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Customer Reviews for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
100% natural, premium marine substrateContains natural live marine bacteria to quickly stabilize tankRemoves nitrogenous waste and restores natural organic balanceMaintains proper pHProvides essential trace elements
Average Customer Rating:
(18 Reviews) 18
Rating Breakdown 18 reviews
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18 out of 18(100%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
Review 1 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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This is very nice fine sand
PostedMarch 12, 2013
SuperDrive
from Texas
Overall this is a very good product.but without a good filter to remove the fine partials it will take days to settle which I am sure that is the case with most sand products.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Instant cycling
PostedNovember 25, 2012
npnp
from NY, NY
This sand is awesome it provides beneficial bacteria, have all the bacteria to get your tank ready!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Great item
PostedNovember 16, 2012
amir2
from Puerto Rico
The sand sit well on the botom, look nice, very easy to use. Just one thing is that I was especting more little shell on it, but otherwise I love it.
Will recomended to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Reef Sand Is The Way To Go!
PostedOctober 22, 2012
MonopolyJ
from Illinois
I was setting up a new 100 Gallon FOWLR tank and I wanted a sand that would look good and be beneficial to the tank as well. The claim is made for instant cycling with this sand and as far as I can tell it really has done the job. If you're looking for a sand to add decorative value and be beneficial for the health of your tank then this is the sand for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Excellent
PostedMay 6, 2012
ws827
from Plano, TX
Highly recommend! Pairs especially well with the BioCube 14.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Good start
PostedDecember 13, 2010
OldYeller
from CO
The live sand and rock that I started my tank with helped to cycle quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Geat Product!
PostedSeptember 4, 2010
Joellllllll
I used this product with about 4 bags of substrate to cover my 55 gallon tank. I used it so that the living things in the sand would populate my live rock, which it did. Overall I would recommend this product. It worked well with my tank. And when i turn my 20 gallon tank into salt i will use this. The only problem i have with this product is that it is a lot more expensive than substrate. So if you have a larger tank then this might not be good for you, if you are trying to save money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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No better no worse
PostedMay 22, 2010
Jeff7
from Spring. TX
Its ok, the instant cycling is not for real as my tank is cycling now with high nitrates and diatoms/brown algae so don't believe that. It may speed it up...I guess but as far as sands go, this is just as good as any other so I score it a 3 out of 5
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Good Start
PostedMay 5, 2010
TekVu
from Yukon, OK
I never really used live sand until a few years ago. It really speeds up the cycling and keeps your rank paremeters stable. Do not forget to add cured lived rock also!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Good stuff
PostedNovember 26, 2009
Joseph1
from Florida
I bought this for testing in a small 10 gallon salt tank. Half the tank is bare bottom and the other side (divided) is 4" of this sand. At first I had an algae bloom now nothing and I have corals living, thriving, in this tank for fun....
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Love it but be careful
PostedMay 1, 2009
myangel833
This is a great product! You need to keep an eye on it though when starting a new aquarium. You still might get a slight ammonia reading as I did and others I have talked to. It should go down within a couple days but just keep an eye on it.
I added about 5 cups of it to an established tank and had a faint reading for about 24 hours.
The less liquid you use from the bag the less cloudy your tank will be.
I added about 5 cups of it to an established tank and had a faint reading for about 24 hours.
The less liquid you use from the bag the less cloudy your tank will be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Exellent
PostedDecember 22, 2008
experienceinfishkeeping
I tried the sand and it was awesome! I have it in my 45 gallon with 24 neons 11 black neons 5 chinesse algae eaters and 2 rainbow fish. It is a really good product and is an amazing sight to see.
If your new to sand its actually really easy to clean just take your gravel vack and hold it an inch or two above sand and your done.
Just a fact but algae eaters, plectoes, catfish, sharks, and a few others all can die over time by gravel but its proven that sand lets them live longer.
A really good product I loved I hope you do to.
Happy aquariuming
Happy aquariuming
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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I love it
PostedJanuary 27, 2008
bren34
from Meridian. Ms
I love this product . I am new with this produce it make my tank looks real I have allways used rock , so I tryed the sand and my fish love it and it just makes my tank looks better.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Live Aragonite Reef Sand
PostedJanuary 26, 2008
Anonymous
from Griffin, GA
The best product on the market in my opinion. I have used it for a couple of years now and it immediately solved my problems. It can be put in and as soon as it settles, the fish can be added. It maintains the ph level perfectly and really helps stabilize the biological level. It is an awesome product! Don't waste your time and money on anything else.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Great for nano reefs
PostedJanuary 26, 2008
Channing
from NC
This live sand is amazing! I have been keeping reef tanks for several years now and still have three. Typically, I would use dead sand and and add bacteria, however, this stuff comes with the microorganisms your tank needs already in it. There is still a cycling period as is expected with any salt-water tank, but the process is greatly sped up. It creates a great buffer very quickly. I would definitely suggest this to anyone setting up a nano reef or any aquarium for that matter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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So far so good!
PostedAugust 4, 2007
Picah
I put this stuff in my tank just under a year ago, I still have my original fish and hermit crabs. I did run my tank for quite some time with some live rock before adding my fish. So its claim that you can immediately add fish should be taken with a grain of salt. Also there is some talk on this product that something sitting on shelf could not possibly still have living organisms and good bacteria. But either way, I still highly recommend it. Better to get a nice jump start.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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this stuff is good!
PostedNovember 9, 2006
Edreptile
I absoulutly love this. I am new in marine tanks so this worked great for me cuss my fish seem find. I would purchase it again. the color is great the aperance thats Y I gave it 5 star rading. so if your going to purchase anything it should be this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite Reef Sand
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Wow
PostedDecember 20, 2005
Big Boiz
from Garland,Tx
This aragonite sand is the higest quality sand i ever used. It really stabilizes the tank. Your fish will love it and you will lovve the price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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