{"product_id":"ocean-max-aquarium-fine-sand","title":"Ocean Max-Aquarium Fine Sand","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eFine aquarium sand is a very small-grain substrate used at the bottom of fish tanks. It’s popular because it looks natural, feels soft for bottom-dwelling fish, and works well in aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j6fh19\" data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eWhat “fine” means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eFine aquarium sand is usually around \u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e0.1 mm to 1 mm grain size\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some ultra-fine sands are almost powder-like. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1w3pbkg\" data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eBenefits of fine aquarium sand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fnqzj\" data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"427\"\u003eNatural appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives tanks a riverbed or beach look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dhwffo\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"603\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eSafe for bottom fish\u003c\/strong\u003e like corydoras and loaches because smooth grains won’t damage barbels. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t0kv5l\" data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"654\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eGood for shrimp tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e and planted aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"edsb42\" data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eFish can dig naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e — many species enjoy sifting sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kvatwp\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eWaste stays on top\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of sinking deep, making spot cleaning easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"xzj930\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eDownsides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ofnt1\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eCan compact over time and create low-oxygen pockets if too deep. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ss21d5\" data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eVery fine sand may cloud water when disturbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kgqycw\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003ePlants with weak roots can struggle in ultra-fine sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ub0n8j\" data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eNeeds rinsing before use unless it’s premium pre-washed sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Pets SA","offers":[{"title":"2kg","offer_id":44085701738539,"sku":"AG1030A","price":71.6,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":44085701771307,"sku":"AG1030A-5","price":172.95,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4676\/6123\/files\/brown_fine.webp?v=1779192308","url":"https:\/\/aquaticpetssa.com\/products\/ocean-max-aquarium-fine-sand","provider":"Aquatic Pets SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}