{"product_id":"caribsea-aragamax-sugar-sized-oolite-aragonite-sand-30-lb","title":"CaribSea AragaMax Sugar-Sized Oolite Aragonite Sand – 30 lb","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCaribSea AragaMax Sugar-Sized Oolite Aragonite Sand – 30 lb\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a bright, natural-looking substrate bed with \u003cstrong\u003eCaribSea AragaMax Sugar-Sized Oolite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fine white aragonite sand designed for marine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a typical grain size of just \u003cstrong\u003e0.25–1.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, AragaMax creates a smooth, fine sand bed while providing substantial surface area for biological activity. CaribSea identifies the 30 lb bag as product \u003cstrong\u003e#00930\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFine Sugar-Sized Aragonite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small, rounded grains create the classic fine white sand appearance popular in reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fine texture is also suitable for many \u003cstrong\u003egobies and other sand-sifting organisms\u003c\/strong\u003e, with Pentair noting that the grains can pass easily through the gills of sand sifters. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Shallow Sand Beds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAragaMax Sugar-Sized Oolite is particularly suited to shallow substrate beds. Its fine grain structure allows biological activity to develop within a relatively shallow layer, with CaribSea\/Pentair noting denitrification can occur at depths as little as approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 inch\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Aragonite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike inert silica-based substrates, AragaMax is composed of \u003cstrong\u003ecalcium carbonate aragonite\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sand is white in color and manufactured without impurities such as ash, metals, pesticides, or silica, making it suitable for marine fish and invertebrate systems. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 lb bag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFine sugar-sized oolitic aragonite\u003cbr\u003eTypical grain size: \u003cstrong\u003e0.25–1.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright white appearance\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for marine and reef aquariums\u003cbr\u003eExcellent for shallow sand beds\u003cbr\u003eFine texture suitable for many sand-sifting organisms\u003cbr\u003eCalcium carbonate-based substrate\u003cbr\u003eFree from added silica, ash, metals, and pesticides\u003cbr\u003eDry substrate — \u003cstrong\u003enot live sand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e AragaMax Sugar-Sized Oolite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 lb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 00930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Grain Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25–1.0 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAverage Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 lb\/ft³\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry aragonite aquarium substrate \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause AragaMax is an extremely fine substrate, strong wavemakers or high-flow reef systems may move the sand more easily than a larger-grain substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRinse thoroughly with clean water before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfinity and Beyond Aquatics offers aquarium substrates, rock, filtration, lighting, water care, testing equipment, and reef supplies from trusted aquarium brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a new reef or refreshing an established aquarium, find the equipment and materials you need in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE Standard Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders typically process within \u003cstrong\u003e1–3 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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