UNS Controsand Bora Decorative Sand Substrate (3L and 8L)

Description

UNS Controsand Bora Decorative Sand Substrate (3L and 8L)

Enhance the natural beauty of your aquarium with UNS Controsand Bora, a premium decorative sand substrate designed to create clean, bright, and visually striking aquascapes.

With its soft, light-toned appearance, Controsand Bora is perfect for creating contrast against plants, rocks, and driftwood while giving your aquarium a natural, open look. The fine, smooth texture is safe for bottom-dwelling fish and shrimp, making it both a functional and aesthetic choice.

This inert sand will not alter water parameters, giving you full control over your aquarium’s chemistry while maintaining a stable environment for fish and plants.


Key Features

Clean, bright decorative sand for aquascaping
Inert substrate that will not affect water parameters
Smooth, fine texture safe for fish and shrimp
Ideal for creating contrast in planted aquariums
Perfect for foreground detailing and open layouts
Pre-cleaned and ready to use


Available Sizes

3L Bag
Perfect for nano aquariums, detailing, or smaller layouts

8L Bag
Ideal for larger aquariums or full sand foreground coverage


Usage Tips

Rinse lightly before use if needed to remove fine dust
Add gently to avoid clouding the water
Use for foreground areas or full sand layouts
Combine with aquasoil for planted aquascapes
Avoid deep compact layers to maintain good flow


Perfect For

Aquascaping layouts and decorative tanks
Foreground detailing in planted aquariums
Shrimp tanks and community aquariums
Bottom-dwelling fish species


Create a clean, modern, and natural look with UNS Controsand Bora Decorative Sand Substrate, the perfect finishing touch for any aquascape.

UNS Controsand Bora Decorative Sand Substrate (3L and 8L)

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R 232.00 Incl. VAT

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    SKU: UC-2-CS-BO-3
    Barcode: 810004573918

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    Description

    UNS Controsand Bora Decorative Sand Substrate (3L and 8L)

    Enhance the natural beauty of your aquarium with UNS Controsand Bora, a premium decorative sand substrate designed to create clean, bright, and visually striking aquascapes.

    With its soft, light-toned appearance, Controsand Bora is perfect for creating contrast against plants, rocks, and driftwood while giving your aquarium a natural, open look. The fine, smooth texture is safe for bottom-dwelling fish and shrimp, making it both a functional and aesthetic choice.

    This inert sand will not alter water parameters, giving you full control over your aquarium’s chemistry while maintaining a stable environment for fish and plants.


    Key Features

    Clean, bright decorative sand for aquascaping
    Inert substrate that will not affect water parameters
    Smooth, fine texture safe for fish and shrimp
    Ideal for creating contrast in planted aquariums
    Perfect for foreground detailing and open layouts
    Pre-cleaned and ready to use


    Available Sizes

    3L Bag
    Perfect for nano aquariums, detailing, or smaller layouts

    8L Bag
    Ideal for larger aquariums or full sand foreground coverage


    Usage Tips

    Rinse lightly before use if needed to remove fine dust
    Add gently to avoid clouding the water
    Use for foreground areas or full sand layouts
    Combine with aquasoil for planted aquascapes
    Avoid deep compact layers to maintain good flow


    Perfect For

    Aquascaping layouts and decorative tanks
    Foreground detailing in planted aquariums
    Shrimp tanks and community aquariums
    Bottom-dwelling fish species


    Create a clean, modern, and natural look with UNS Controsand Bora Decorative Sand Substrate, the perfect finishing touch for any aquascape.

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    FAQ's

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    Yes, we offer nationwide delivery across South Africa. We work with trusted courier partners to ensure your order arrives safely and as quickly as possible. Delivery times may vary depending on your location.

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