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expiredPhantom240 posted Jun 3, 2021 11:41 PM
15.4 lbs Seachem Flourite Black Aquarium Sand
$21
$30
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Amazon has 15.4 lbs Seachem Flourite Black Aquarium Sand on sale for $21.32. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.
Thanks to Community Member Phantom240 for posting this deal.
Features:
Thanks to Community Member Phantom240 for posting this deal.
Features:
- Flourite Black Sand is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium.
- Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.
- Most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.
- Flourite Black Sand is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water.
- Flourite Black Sand is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.
- Although it is pre-washed, because Flourite Black Sand is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust.
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- Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 750+ reviews.
- At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $4.81 lower (18.4% savings) than the next best available prices for similar products with prices starting from $26.13. -SaltyOne
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Amazon has 15.4 lbs Seachem Flourite Black Aquarium Sand on sale for $21.32. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $25+ orders.
Thanks to Community Member Phantom240 for posting this deal.
Features:
Thanks to Community Member Phantom240 for posting this deal.
Features:
- Flourite Black Sand is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium.
- Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.
- Most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary.
- Flourite Black Sand is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water.
- Flourite Black Sand is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.
- Although it is pre-washed, because Flourite Black Sand is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust.
Editor's Notes
Written by SubZero5 | Staff- About this Deal:
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 750+ reviews.
- At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is $4.81 lower (18.4% savings) than the next best available prices for similar products with prices starting from $26.13. -SaltyOne
- About this Store:
- Return Policy: 30 Days (more info)
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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I'm convinced they're selling fake marimos online that's why they create tons of hair algae in your tank. I kept them for so long because my corydoras and shrimp love them. But I have recently gotten rid of all of them now.
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The key to cleaning this substrate is put it in a bucket. Hose buried in the substrate and turn the hose on enough so that it agitates but not enough to kick up the desired material out of the bucket. Flood the bucket for 15 minutes+. Then take the hose and run it through the rest of the substrate and keep doing that until it runs clear.
People try to rush the cleaning process which to me is strange. You do this once or twice a decade unless you move. I can't understand how a 20 minute process is unreasonable. Especially since fish keeping is an extremely time consuming hobby unless you spend a lot.
It's a good idea to keep your fish safe, regardless of refuted methods, as I have my corydoras with my sand capped dirt tank. Although, I built that tank before I done further research.
This product adds a great Value (OK..but they don't actually state what the value is...??)
This product is Manufactured in United States
(Everything about the product description sounds like it's a Chinese product. It's one step from: This Number One A+ Product)
It's a good idea to keep your fish safe, regardless of refuted methods, as I have my corydoras with my sand capped dirt tank. Although, I built that tank before I done further research.
Corydoras live in muddy rivers so any sharp substrate can cause barbel erosion. It's not the substrate itself mind you it's the small abrasions that allow bacteria in that rot the barbels away. I will agree with you it's a small risk, and shouldn't be the primary reason to chose a substrate. I however, can't get past the compaction/anaerobic risks.
While my concern is there for Corys, their barbels do regrow. The leading cause that I'm aware of in barbel erosion is lack of calcium(hardness). It can decimate corydoras. To my knowledge there hasn't been any studies on this outside hobbyist.
I'm sure you can appreciate why I didn't want to go into so much detail on my first post on such an unnecessarily controversial topic.
I may indeed be thinking of different substrates but I found this "CaribSea Eco-Completeā¢ Black Planted Aquarium Substrate is ideal for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. It is cleaner than most gravel and contains no dyes, paints or coatings. This substrate contains rich volcanic soil which has essential minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur and over 25 other elements that keep your aquatic plants healthy. "
I don't want my substrate having anything that's gonna leach out.
I believe I read it takes decades for marimos to grow. Not a surprise Amazon sellers are making fake ones.
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