Fine-grain thin no edges friendly smooth aquarium bottom sand for Bottom fish comfort habitation. It reproduces natural calming under-sea aquascape, however not much suitable for waterlants aquarium.
Highlights:
● Soft on Fish: Safe for delicate barbels (Corydoras, loaches) and burrowing species (some cichlids, rays). Is comfortable to bottom habitants as catfish or hermit crab.
● Clean Look: Provides a smooth, uniform under-sea appearance.
● Natural Sifting: Allows bottom-feeders to filter through it without injury.
Recommended Dosage:
● 20cm tank: ornamental - 0.5~1kg, waterplants - 1~2kg;
● 45cm tank: ornamental - 3~6kg, waterplants - 7~8kg;
● 60cm tank: ornamental - 4~8kg, waterplants - 10~12kg;
● 90cm tank: ornamental - 10~20kg, waterplants - 25~30kg.
Cautions:
● Fine sand is not the best choice for aquatic plants accommodation, because the plant roots can easily loose from the silky fine sand.
● A special attention needs to be paid on the water pump / submersible filter inlet position. Even a small amount of sand can lead to water pump clogging and breakage.