Query: live sand for saltwater aquarium

title: Nature's Ocean Bio Activ Live Aragonite Aquarium Sand- Pink Reef Sand 20 LB.
text: Product Description Nature's Ocean Bio Active Live Aragonite 20lb Aquarium Sand- Pink Reef Sand : • Every grain of sand in the ocean is covered with a biofilm. Nature’s Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite is naturally from the ocean. The bacteria on the sand are in a biofilm, therefore the bacteria are in their natural state,immediately removing toxic waste. • Artificially adding bacteria (or cultured bacteria) does not make the same biofilm. It is not as efficient as the biofilm found on sand in the ocean which have been naturally selected through millions of years of evolution. • All bacteria on Nature’s Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite are preserved in their natural live state using a patented process and a patented saltwater enrichment solution QX- 23. • Nature’s Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite contains more than 10 million live bacteria per pound of sand in a natural biofilm, ready to instantly start the cycling process and stabilize your tank. • Contains live marine autotrophic bacteria to provide proper inorganic chemical balance. • Contains live chemolithotropic bacteria. • Prevents biofouling. • Immediately removes nitrogenous waste (Ammonia, Nitrite and helps remove Nitrate). • Instant Cyclin g Read more Live Sand, Instant Cycling! Beneficial Characteristics of Aragonite • Reduces harmful nitrate • Maintains proper pH • Provides enhanced buffering capacity • Provides essential inorganic elements such as strontium, cobalt, zinc and molybdenum • Approximately 0.5 – 1.7mm diameter grain size (Ideal for reef system tank bottoms) Essential Trace Elements Provided by Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Zinc Sulphate, Calcium Chloride, Manganese Chloride, Cobalt Chloride, Copper Sulphate, Sodium Molybdate, Strontium Chloride, Nickel Chloride, Potassium Bromide, Sodium Silicate. Read more Nature's Ocean Bio Active Live Aragonite 20lb Aquarium Sand- Pink Reef Sand Read more 

title: Nature's Ocean BIO-ACTIV Live Aragonite 20 LB Natural White Reef Aquarium Sand #0
text: Product Description Nature’s Ocean Aquarium Sand: • Every grain of sand in the ocean is covered with a biofilm. Nature’s Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite is naturally from the ocean. The bacteria on the sand are in a biofilm, therefore the bacteria are in their natural state,immediately removing toxic waste. • Artificially adding bacteria (or cultured bacteria) does not make the same biofilm. It is not as efficient as the biofilm found on sand in the ocean which have been naturally selected through millions of years of evolution. • All bacteria on Nature’s Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite are preserved in their natural live state using a patented process and a patented saltwater enrichment solution QX- 23. • Nature’s Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite contains more than 10 million live bacteria per pound of sand in a natural biofilm, ready to instantly start the cycling process and stabilize your tank. • Contains live marine autotrophic bacteria to provide proper inorganic chemical balance. • Contains live chemolithotropic bacteria. • Prevents biofouling. • Immediately removes nitrogenous waste (Ammonia, Nitrite and helps remove Nitrate). • Instant Cyclin g Read more Live Sand, Instant Cycling! Beneficial Characteristics of Aragonite • Reduces harmful nitrate • Maintains proper pH • Provides enhanced buffering capacity • Provides essential inorganic elements such as strontium, cobalt, zinc and molybdenum • Approximately 0.5 – 1.7mm diameter grain size (Ideal for reef system tank bottoms) Essential Trace Elements Provided by Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Zinc Sulphate, Calcium Chloride, Manganese Chloride, Cobalt Chloride, Copper Sulphate, Sodium Molybdate, Strontium Chloride, Nickel Chloride, Potassium Bromide, Sodium Silicate. Read more Pictured to the right you will see the exact color of NATURAL WHITE #0 LIVE SAND Read more 

title: imagitarium Petco Brand Black Aquarium Sand, 20 LBS
text: Product Description Imagitarium Black Sand Aquatic Substrate sets the stage for a bold and demure aquatic environment. The black aquarium sand stands still as you set the surreal scene with iridescent fish and vibrant coral reefs. This fish tank gravel facilitates beneficial bacteria while offering fresh or saltwater fish a wonderful world. Product Description Imagitarium Black Sand Aquatic Substrate sets the stage for a bold and demure aquatic environment. The black aquarium sand stands still as you set the surreal scene with iridescent fish and vibrant coral reefs. This fish tank gravel facilitates beneficial bacteria while offering fresh or saltwater fish a wonderful world.

title: Current USA eFlux Accessory Wave Pump, 660 GPH | Ultra Quiet, Compact Size, Compatible with Loop | for Marine & Freshwater Aquariums (6004)
text: Product Description Flux accessory wave pumps make it easy to add additional current or waves to any Orbit IC LED light or eFlux Wave Pump kit. With LOOP control, eFlux wave pumps are able to mimic ocean waves and surging currents in entirely new ways. This isn’t only cool for you, its vital for your corals and reef inhabitants. They provide tank wide circulation, improving water quality and promoting strong coral growth and fish health. LOOP control allows you to adjust flow mode, velocity, sync pumps, even turn them off for feeding. Easy Wireless Control Wireless IR remote provides an effortless way to program up to 3 eFlux wave pumps. Wave pumps 1 & 2 can be programmed into multiple flow modes and synced together, while wave pump 3 provides a steady stream of adjustable water flow. The LED display provides current mode of flow and velocity. Magnetic Mount eFlux Wave Pumps use a magnetic bracket which is easy to install and allows you to position the pump virtually anywhere in your aquarium. A silicone pad absorbs vibration, allowing the pumps to run virtually silent. Direct The Flow The adjustable swivel bracket provides directional water flow precisely where you need it most. Whether you want to direct surging water current at an anemone or produce wave action on the water surface, simply pivot the pump in the direction you want water current and watch it flow. eFlux wave pump kits allow you to connect up to two additional eFlux accessory wave pumps. Add an additional wave pump and sync it with another to provide gyre flow, or add a third for even more flow. You can also upgrade your controller to Bluetooth when available. eFlux wave pump kits work seamlessly with Orbit IC LED lights and other eFlux pumps as part of a LOOP network. EXPANDABLE. UPGRADEABLE. LOOP is the first and only system designed for connecting and syncing lights, pumps and other accessories into a single, controllable network. Expandable and upgradeable, LOOP is the most affordable intelligent control solution focused on ease of operation and user experience. The Accessory eFlux Wave Pump Includes the following: • eFlux Accessory Wave Pump • Magnetic Swivel Bracket • 24VDC UL Transformer • Pump Prefilter Foam • Cable Protector • Instructions Product Description Flux accessory wave pumps make it easy to add additional current or waves to any Orbit IC LED light or eFlux Wave Pump kit. With LOOP control, eFlux wave pumps are able to mimic ocean waves and surging currents in entirely new ways. This isn’t only cool for you, its vital for your corals and reef inhabitants. They provide tank wide circulation, improving water quality and promoting strong coral growth and fish health. LOOP control allows you to adjust flow mode, velocity, sync pumps, even turn them off for feeding. Easy Wireless Control Wireless IR remote provides an effortless way to program up to 3 eFlux wave pumps. Wave pumps 1 & 2 can be programmed into multiple flow modes and synced together, while wave pump 3 provides a steady stream of adjustable water flow. The LED display provides current mode of flow and velocity. Magnetic Mount eFlux Wave Pumps use a magnetic bracket which is easy to install and allows you to position the pump virtually anywhere in your aquarium. A silicone pad absorbs vibration, allowing the pumps to run virtually silent. Direct The Flow The adjustable swivel bracket provides directional water flow precisely where you need it most. Whether you want to direct surging water current at an anemone or produce wave action on the water surface, simply pivot the pump in the direction you want water current and watch it flow. eFlux wave pump kits allow you to connect up to two additional eFlux accessory wave pumps. Add an additional wave pump and sync it with another to provide gyre flow, or add a third for even more flow. You can also upgrade your controller to Bluetooth when available. eFlux wave pump kits work seamlessly with Orbit IC LED lights and other eFlux pumps as part of a LOOP network. EXPANDABLE. UPGRADEABLE. LOOP is the first and only system designed for connecting and syncing lights, pumps and other accessories into a single, controllable network. Expandable and upgradeable, LOOP is the most affordable intelligent control solution focused on ease of operation and user experience. The Accessory eFlux Wave Pump Includes the following: • eFlux Accessory Wave Pump • Magnetic Swivel Bracket • 24VDC UL Transformer • Pump Prefilter Foam • Cable Protector • InstructionsFrom the manufacturer Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more 

title: Caribsea Super Naturals Aquarium Sand, 20-Pound, Sunset Gold
text: Product Description Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home. Enjoy a piece of the Rio Negro as it winds its way through dark and brooding jungles. Own a sliver of the sunlit Sri Lankan gravel streams famous for sapphires and rubies. Dramatic black sand rivers and beaches grace the flanks of verdant tropical islands capped by smouldering volcanoes. These exotic locales provide the backdrop for some of the world’s most spectacular aquatic life. CaribSea' s Supernatural line is specially selected and crafted to match these exotic environments. When you demand authenticity don’t just decorate… ecoscape with Supernaturals by CaribSea. Product Description Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home. Enjoy a piece of the Rio Negro as it winds its way through dark and brooding jungles. Own a sliver of the sunlit Sri Lankan gravel streams famous for sapphires and rubies. Dramatic black sand rivers and beaches grace the flanks of verdant tropical islands capped by smouldering volcanoes. These exotic locales provide the backdrop for some of the world’s most spectacular aquatic life. CaribSea' s Supernatural line is specially selected and crafted to match these exotic environments. When you demand authenticity don’t just decorate… ecoscape with Supernaturals by CaribSea.From the manufacturer About Us In reality, CaribSea began in 1950’5 Cuba where Greenfield a Navy fighter pilot and early adopter of SCUBA gear, and his wife Nancy were stationed. Both were California natives with a taste for adventure and diving the fabulous reefs of the south coast of Cuba was a natural. Florida was the epicenter of the emerging fiberglass boat industry and just happened to be the best diving in the continental U.S. South Florida became home and the Florida Keys an every weekend destination. The home aquariums multiplied but a high quality substrate was always a problem and, as it turned out, a problem for everyone else too. With so many potential materials available and the proximity of a world renowned marine institute and laboratory just down the street (the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science), a product was born. Read more Now CaribSea Inc. is in the hands of a second generation of aquarists, scientifically trained and with decades of experience. Since 1975 CaribSea has remained on the edge of closed system development by matching substrate mineralogy and hardscapes to the universe of microbiology. When I see a living coral reef thriving in someone’s living room and reflect on the primitive systems of our past, I have the satisfaction of knowing CaribSea played its part in the revolution. CaribSea is constantly changing and evolving but what remains the same is the commitment to producing the most advanced and very best quality products in our field. Read more Read more 

title: Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Beach Live Sand for Aquarium, 10-Pound, Black
text: Product Description Nature's Ocean Bio-Active Live Aragonite Black Beach Live Sand 10LBS (Grain size: 0. 5-1. 7mm). Premium Live Aragonite Sand for Aquariums; Collected in its natural environment and packaged in its natural state (U. S. Patent #'s: 6, 376, 299 & 6, 939, 708); Just place in tank, add saltwater (for best results use Nutria-Seawater) then add fish, no waiting required; Instant ammonia cycling; Perfect for most applications (except Under gravel filters)For Best Results Use as Follows: Use a minimum of 1 pound of Bio-Active Live Aragonite per gallon of saltwater. Setup filtering system and allow it to circulate. During the first month, introduce no more than 1 inch of fish per 5 gallon of saltwater. Please note: This product is 100% natural. Color may vary from dark grey to black, depending on time of year and weather patterns. Product Description Nature's Ocean Bio-Active Live Aragonite Black Beach Live Sand 10LBS (Grain size: 0. 5-1. 7mm). Premium Live Aragonite Sand for Aquariums; Collected in its natural environment and packaged in its natural state (U. S. Patent #'s: 6, 376, 299 & 6, 939, 708); Just place in tank, add saltwater (for best results use Nutria-Seawater) then add fish, no waiting required; Instant ammonia cycling; Perfect for most applications (except Under gravel filters)For Best Results Use as Follows: Use a minimum of 1 pound of Bio-Active Live Aragonite per gallon of saltwater. Setup filtering system and allow it to circulate. During the first month, introduce no more than 1 inch of fish per 5 gallon of saltwater. Please note: This product is 100% natural. Color may vary from dark grey to black, depending on time of year and weather patterns.

title: Carib Sea ACS00940 Ocean Direct Natural Live Sand for Aquarium, 40-Pound
text: Product Description Different than all other live Sand products on the market. This live Sand utilizes patent pending sea breathe technology; which preserves real live Sand with its own Original bacteria. Every bag of Ocean direct is alive and breathing with up to 1000 times more beneficial bacteria than other preservation methods. Every grain of Ocean direct is coated with bacteria and encapsulated by capillary action in a thin film of real Ocean water. The thin film is open to the atmosphere for unparalleled gas exchange. This results in high counts of natural and beneficial bacteria with no noxious buildup of metabolic by-products. Ocean direct provides you with a thriving, natural aquarium in minutes! Packaged in a breathable bag with a thin film of real ocean water (sand will be damp) to preserve 1,000 times more living bacteria than other preservation methods - no added chemicals or special processing. Ocean Direct aragonite live sand ensures faster, safer initial cycling and better bio-filtration throughout the life of your reef system. Delivers millions of living bacteria per pound, reduces nitrate, enhances buffering for the life of your system, and discourages nuisance algae. Also aids coral growth and resists the precipitation of carbonate minerals. 77% of Original Grade Substrate - Typical Size: 0.25 - 6.5mm. Oolite Substrate - Typical Size: 0.25 - 1.0mm. Product Description Different than all other live Sand products on the market. This live Sand utilizes patent pending sea breathe technology; which preserves real live Sand with its own Original bacteria. Every bag of Ocean direct is alive and breathing with up to 1000 times more beneficial bacteria than other preservation methods. Every grain of Ocean direct is coated with bacteria and encapsulated by capillary action in a thin film of real Ocean water. The thin film is open to the atmosphere for unparalleled gas exchange. This results in high counts of natural and beneficial bacteria with no noxious buildup of metabolic by-products. Ocean direct provides you with a thriving, natural aquarium in minutes! Packaged in a breathable bag with a thin film of real ocean water (sand will be damp) to preserve 1,000 times more living bacteria than other preservation methods - no added chemicals or special processing. Ocean Direct aragonite live sand ensures faster, safer initial cycling and better bio-filtration throughout the life of your reef system. Delivers millions of living bacteria per pound, reduces nitrate, enhances buffering for the life of your system, and discourages nuisance algae. Also aids coral growth and resists the precipitation of carbonate minerals. 77% of Original Grade Substrate - Typical Size: 0.25 - 6.5mm. Oolite Substrate - Typical Size: 0.25 - 1.0mm.From the manufacturer Carib Sea Ocean Direct Substrates Ocean Direct utilizes “Sea Breathe” technology, which preserves real live sand with its own original bacteria . Every grain of Ocean Direct is coated with bacteria and encapsulated by capillary action in a thin film of real ocean water. The thin film is open to the atmosphere for unparalleled gas exchange. This results in high counts of natural and beneficial bacteria with no noxious buildup of metabolic by‑products. Ocean Direct provides you with a thriving, natural aquarium in minutes! Read more About Us In reality, CaribSea began in 1950’5 Cuba where Greenfield a Navy fighter pilot and early adopter of SCUBA gear, and his wife Nancy were stationed. Both were California natives with a taste for adventure and diving the fabulous reefs of the south coast of Cuba was a natural. Florida was the epicenter of the emerging fiberglass boat industry and just happened to be the best diving in the continental U.S. South Florida became home and the Florida Keys an every weekend destination. The home aquariums multiplied but a high quality substrate was always a problem and, as it turned out, a problem for everyone else too. With so many potential materials available and the proximity of a world renowned marine institute and laboratory just down the street (the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science), a product was born. Read more Now CaribSea Inc. is in the hands of a second generation of aquarists, scientifically trained and with decades of experience. Since 1975 CaribSea has remained on the edge of closed system development by matching substrate mineralogy and hardscapes to the universe of microbiology. When I see a living coral reef thriving in someone’s living room and reflect on the primitive systems of our past, I have the satisfaction of knowing CaribSea played its part in the revolution. CaribSea is constantly changing and evolving but what remains the same is the commitment to producing the most advanced and very best quality products in our field. 

title: Carib Sea ACS00905 Ocean Direct Natural Live Sand for Aquarium, 5-Pound
text: Product Description Different than all other live sand products on the market. This live sand utilizes patent pending Sea Breathe technology; which preserves real live sand with its own original bacteria. Every bag of Ocean Direct is alive and breathing with up to 1000 times more beneficial bacteria than other preservation methods. Every grain of Ocean Direct is coated with bacteria and encapsulated by capillary action in a thin film of real ocean water. The thin film is open to the atmosphere for unparalleled gas exchange. This results in high counts of natural and beneficial bacteria with no noxious buildup of metabolic by-products. Ocean Direct provides you with a thriving, natural aquarium in minutes! Product Description Different than all other live sand products on the market. This live sand utilizes patent pending Sea Breathe technology; which preserves real live sand with its own original bacteria. Every bag of Ocean Direct is alive and breathing with up to 1000 times more beneficial bacteria than other preservation methods. Every grain of Ocean Direct is coated with bacteria and encapsulated by capillary action in a thin film of real ocean water. The thin film is open to the atmosphere for unparalleled gas exchange. This results in high counts of natural and beneficial bacteria with no noxious buildup of metabolic by-products. Ocean Direct provides you with a thriving, natural aquarium in minutes!

title: Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Reef Salt For 160 Gallons, Enriched Formulation For aquariums
text: Product Description Instant ocean reef crystals are easy-to-use and provide all of the necessary elements required for a healthy coral environment. extra calcium, trace elements and vitamins promote growth and support the health of a variety of corals; including stony corals, coralline algae, anemones and other invertebrates. built-in metal detoxifier goes a step farther to neutralize traces of heavy metals often found in domestic water supplies.Recommended Specific Gravity Range: 1.020-1.026 at 77°F. Product Description Instant ocean reef crystals are easy-to-use and provide all of the necessary elements required for a healthy coral environment. extra calcium, trace elements and vitamins promote growth and support the health of a variety of corals; including stony corals, coralline algae, anemones and other invertebrates. built-in metal detoxifier goes a step farther to neutralize traces of heavy metals often found in domestic water supplies.Recommended Specific Gravity Range: 1.020-1.026 at 77°F.From the manufacturer Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Reef Salt for Reef Aquariums Product Details: Specially formulated for use in reef aquariums – contains essential ocean reef elements in greater concentrations than natural sea water Contains extra calcium to ensure stony coral and coralline algae growth, extra trace elements to provide vital nutrients and extra vitamins to support vigorous growth and survival of corals, anemones and other invertebrates in a captive environment Neutralizes trace heavy metals often found in tap water Read more 

title: CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bimini Pink
text: Product Description You can now bring the world's most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea's Arag-Alive substrates. It is developed from CaribSea's cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks, where authenticity is a must. Arag-Alive helps maintain a proper pH for the life of your aquarium without the constant addition of chemicals, and creates a biological balance to discourage nuisance algae. Arag-Alive contains millions of bacteria per pound specially engineered for aggressive waste reduction in closed systems like your aquarium. Arag-Alive is engineered to suppress â€œnew tank syndromeâ€ and compress the ammonia cycle. It begins to cycle your aquarium instantly. In fact, independent labs prove Arag-Alive cycles your aquarium days faster than other brands. Product Description You can now bring the world's most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea's Arag-Alive substrates. It is developed from CaribSea's cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks, where authenticity is a must. Arag-Alive helps maintain a proper pH for the life of your aquarium without the constant addition of chemicals, and creates a biological balance to discourage nuisance algae. Arag-Alive contains millions of bacteria per pound specially engineered for aggressive waste reduction in closed systems like your aquarium. Arag-Alive is engineered to suppress â€œnew tank syndromeâ€ and compress the ammonia cycle. It begins to cycle your aquarium instantly. In fact, independent labs prove Arag-Alive cycles your aquarium days faster than other brands.

title: CaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand, 20-Pound
text: Product Description You can now bring the world's most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea's Arag-Alive substrates. It is developed from CaribSea's cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks, where authenticity is a must. Arag-Alive helps maintain a proper pH for the life of your aquarium without the constant addition of chemicals, and creates a biological balance to discourage nuisance algae. Arag-Alive contains millions of bacteria per pound specially engineered for aggressive waste reduction in closed systems like your aquarium. Arag-Alive is engineered to suppress â€œnew tank syndromeâ€ and compress the ammonia cycle. It begins to cycle your aquarium instantly. In fact, independent labs prove Arag-Alive cycles your aquarium days faster than other brands. Product Description You can now bring the world's most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea's Arag-Alive substrates. It is developed from CaribSea's cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks, where authenticity is a must. Arag-Alive helps maintain a proper pH for the life of your aquarium without the constant addition of chemicals, and creates a biological balance to discourage nuisance algae. Arag-Alive contains millions of bacteria per pound specially engineered for aggressive waste reduction in closed systems like your aquarium. Arag-Alive is engineered to suppress â€œnew tank syndromeâ€ and compress the ammonia cycle. It begins to cycle your aquarium instantly. In fact, independent labs prove Arag-Alive cycles your aquarium days faster than other brands.

title: CaribSea Arag-Alive 20 lb Fiji Pink Sand
text: Product Description You can now bring the world's most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea's Arag-Alive substrates. It is developed from CaribSea's cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks, where authenticity is a must. Arag-Alive helps maintain a proper pH for the life of your aquarium without the constant addition of chemicals, and creates a biological balance to discourage nuisance algae. Arag-Alive contains millions of bacteria per pound specially engineered for aggressive waste reduction in closed systems like your aquarium. Arag-Alive is engineered to suppress â€œnew tank syndromeâ€ and compress the ammonia cycle. It begins to cycle your aquarium instantly. In fact, independent labs prove Arag-Alive cycles your aquarium days faster than other brands. Product Description You can now bring the world's most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea's Arag-Alive substrates. It is developed from CaribSea's cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks, where authenticity is a must. Arag-Alive helps maintain a proper pH for the life of your aquarium without the constant addition of chemicals, and creates a biological balance to discourage nuisance algae. Arag-Alive contains millions of bacteria per pound specially engineered for aggressive waste reduction in closed systems like your aquarium. Arag-Alive is engineered to suppress â€œnew tank syndromeâ€ and compress the ammonia cycle. It begins to cycle your aquarium instantly. In fact, independent labs prove Arag-Alive cycles your aquarium days faster than other brands.

title: Instant Ocean Sea Salt (50 gal)_MB
text: Product Description No matter what size your aquarium, Instant Ocean sea salts and water care products offer the smartest, easiest way to bring to ocean home. Our scientifically formulated sea salts are used exclusively by many of leading large-scale aquariums and research facilities across the country. Instant Ocean Sea Salt is the most carefully formulated and universally preferred sea salt in the world. The #1 choice of hobbyists, public aquariums, and scientific research facilities, Instant Ocean Sea Salt has set the industry standard for quality, consistency, and value for more than 50 years. Mix Instant Ocean with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water. NOTE: To prepare small quantities, use 1/2 cup of Instant Ocean per each U.S. gallon of water. Mix as directed. Stir vigorously to ensure a good mix. Although the Instant Ocean solution may be used immediately, we suggest aerating the water until it achieves oxygen/carbon dioxide equilibrium. Measure specific gravity with an Instant Ocean Hydrometer. Adjust salt level accordingly. If specific gravity is too low, add more Instant Ocean. lf too high, add more dechlorinated water. Change 20% of aquarium water every two weeks to maintain optimum water quality. NEVER mix salt in an aquarium containing animals. Product Description No matter what size your aquarium, Instant Ocean sea salts and water care products offer the smartest, easiest way to bring to ocean home. Our scientifically formulated sea salts are used exclusively by many of leading large-scale aquariums and research facilities across the country. Instant Ocean Sea Salt is the most carefully formulated and universally preferred sea salt in the world. The #1 choice of hobbyists, public aquariums, and scientific research facilities, Instant Ocean Sea Salt has set the industry standard for quality, consistency, and value for more than 50 years. Mix Instant Ocean with ordinary dechlorinated tap or purified water. NOTE: To prepare small quantities, use 1/2 cup of Instant Ocean per each U.S. gallon of water. Mix as directed. Stir vigorously to ensure a good mix. Although the Instant Ocean solution may be used immediately, we suggest aerating the water until it achieves oxygen/carbon dioxide equilibrium. Measure specific gravity with an Instant Ocean Hydrometer. Adjust salt level accordingly. If specific gravity is too low, add more Instant Ocean. lf too high, add more dechlorinated water. Change 20% of aquarium water every two weeks to maintain optimum water quality. NEVER mix salt in an aquarium containing animals.From the manufacturer About Us Instant Ocean is the most trusted brand of marine salt, care and other products for aquarists who wish to re-create a thriving ocean habitat in their own home. Instant Ocean Sea Salt is one of the most carefully formulated and universally preferred sea salts in the world. It's why our Sea Salt is used exclusively by many of the large-scale aquariums and research facilities across the country. No matter what size your aquarium, science-based Instant Ocean products offer the smartest, easiest way to bring the ocean home. Read more 

title: Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Substrate, 8 lbs
text: Product Description Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Substrate 8LBS (Grain size: 1.0 -2.5mm). Premium Live Aragonite Sand for Aquariums; Collected in its natural environment and packaged in its natural state (U.S. Patent #'s: 6,376,299 & 6,939,708); Just place in tank, add saltwater (for best results use Nutri-Seawater) then add fish, no waiting required; Instant ammonia cycling; Perfect for under gravel filter For Best Results Use as Follows: Use a minimum of 1 pound of Bio-Activ Live Aragonite per gallon of saltwater. Setup filtering system and allow it to circulate. During the first month, introduce no more than 1 inch of fish per 5 gallon of saltwater. Product Description Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Substrate 8LBS (Grain size: 1.0 -2.5mm). Premium Live Aragonite Sand for Aquariums; Collected in its natural environment and packaged in its natural state (U.S. Patent #'s: 6,376,299 & 6,939,708); Just place in tank, add saltwater (for best results use Nutri-Seawater) then add fish, no waiting required; Instant ammonia cycling; Perfect for under gravel filter For Best Results Use as Follows: Use a minimum of 1 pound of Bio-Activ Live Aragonite per gallon of saltwater. Setup filtering system and allow it to circulate. During the first month, introduce no more than 1 inch of fish per 5 gallon of saltwater.