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

Description

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

Add bold contrast and depth to your aquarium with UNS Controsand Kona, a premium decorative sand substrate designed for striking, modern aquascapes.

With its rich, dark tone, Controsand Kona enhances the colours of plants, fish, and hardscape, making it ideal for high-contrast layouts and dramatic designs. Its fine, smooth texture is gentle on bottom-dwelling fish and shrimp, offering both visual appeal and practical functionality.

This inert sand does not affect water parameters, allowing you to maintain full control over your aquarium’s chemistry while ensuring a stable and healthy environment.

Key Features

Dark decorative sand for high-contrast aquascapes
Inert substrate that will not alter water parameters
Smooth, fine texture safe for fish and shrimp
Enhances colours of plants, fish, and hardscape
Ideal for foreground detailing and layout definition
Pre-cleaned and ready to use

Available Sizes

3L Bag
Perfect for nano aquariums, detailed layouts, or smaller tanks

8L Bag
Ideal for larger aquariums or full sand coverage

Usage Tips

Rinse lightly before use if needed to remove fine particles
Add gently to minimise clouding
Use for foreground areas or full sand layouts
Combine with aquasoil for planted aquascapes
Avoid overly deep layers to maintain proper flow

Perfect For

Aquascaping layouts and modern-style aquariums
Foreground contrast in planted tanks
Shrimp tanks and community aquariums
Bottom-dwelling fish species

Create a bold and professional aquascape with UNS Controsand Kona Decorative Sand Substrate, perfect for achieving depth, contrast, and a clean, modern finish.

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

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R 229.00 Incl. VAT

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    • Flexible returns

    SKU: UC-2-CS-KO-3
    Barcode: 810004575721

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    Description

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

    Add bold contrast and depth to your aquarium with UNS Controsand Kona, a premium decorative sand substrate designed for striking, modern aquascapes.

    With its rich, dark tone, Controsand Kona enhances the colours of plants, fish, and hardscape, making it ideal for high-contrast layouts and dramatic designs. Its fine, smooth texture is gentle on bottom-dwelling fish and shrimp, offering both visual appeal and practical functionality.

    This inert sand does not affect water parameters, allowing you to maintain full control over your aquarium’s chemistry while ensuring a stable and healthy environment.

    Key Features

    Dark decorative sand for high-contrast aquascapes
    Inert substrate that will not alter water parameters
    Smooth, fine texture safe for fish and shrimp
    Enhances colours of plants, fish, and hardscape
    Ideal for foreground detailing and layout definition
    Pre-cleaned and ready to use

    Available Sizes

    3L Bag
    Perfect for nano aquariums, detailed layouts, or smaller tanks

    8L Bag
    Ideal for larger aquariums or full sand coverage

    Usage Tips

    Rinse lightly before use if needed to remove fine particles
    Add gently to minimise clouding
    Use for foreground areas or full sand layouts
    Combine with aquasoil for planted aquascapes
    Avoid overly deep layers to maintain proper flow

    Perfect For

    Aquascaping layouts and modern-style aquariums
    Foreground contrast in planted tanks
    Shrimp tanks and community aquariums
    Bottom-dwelling fish species

    Create a bold and professional aquascape with UNS Controsand Kona Decorative Sand Substrate, perfect for achieving depth, contrast, and a clean, modern finish.

    Read more

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    FAQ's

    Do you deliver across South Africa?

    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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    Orders are typically processed within 1–3 business days. Delivery usually takes 1–3 working days depending on your area. You will receive tracking details once your order has been dispatched.

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