Shrimp Sand 4kg – brown substrate for a shrimp tank
Brown volcanic-base substrate for shrimp aquariums, sold in a 4 kg pack. It is designed to buffer water…
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Shrimp Sand is a brown substrate for shrimp aquariums, built on volcanic soil fired with other mineral components and alkaline elements. It is meant for keepers who want a stable base layer that helps regulate water chemistry and supports the biological balance of a shrimp tank from the start.
Why it matters
- The porous, soft structure gives bacteria room to colonise, which is the basis for a biologically active tank.
- The material absorbs ammonia and other contaminants from the water.
- It removes cloudiness and discolouration, including the tannin-type staining that wooden decor can cause.
- It buffers pH and holds it at 6.5, and it softens hard water toward the conditions found in the natural habitats of most shrimp species.
Specifications
- Brand: Aqua-art
- Symbol: ART SHRIMP SAND 4KG BRAZOWE
- Net weight: 4 kg
- Shipping weight: 4.3 kg
- Colour: brown
- Recommended layer depth: minimum 4–6 cm
- Target pH: 6.5
- Preparation: no rinsing required; fill the tank to about 80% capacity, drain and refill gently, then allow 6–10 hours for water parameters to settle before adding shrimp
What it works with
Shrimp Sand is intended for shrimp tanks, where the layer depth and pH buffering are the main reasons to choose it. If your tank has an under-gravel filter, install it before adding the substrate. Introduce shrimp slowly so they can acclimatise gradually to the water after the parameters have stabilised.
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Frequently asked questions
No, rinsing is not required. You pour it directly into the aquarium after preparing the tank.
The instructions call for a bottom layer of at least 4 to 6 cm. Fill the tank to about 80% of its capacity after adding it.
Wait about 6 to 10 hours after refilling so the water can reach the expected parameters. Then introduce the shrimp slowly so they can adjust gradually to the water.
Yes, it buffers pH and stabilizes it at 6.5, and it softens the water and corrects its hardness. This suits many shrimp species from their natural habitats.
The substrate absorbs ammonia and other contaminants, and it clears water of cloudiness and discoloration, such as the tint caused by wooden decorations.
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