Seachem Flourite Black Sand 7 kg

Q: Is this safe for soft belly scavengers like Khuli Locaches and Cory Cats?

Yes, it is perfect for them. My Corys and Khulis love it.

Q: Do I need to rinse if I start fresh planted aquarium?

Mine arrived VERY dirty. The cloudiness was settling as expected, but it was settling with a brown dust coat on everything. I didn't want it to look like that so I scooped it all out into a 5 gallon bucket and took it to the bathtub. I filled and dumped the bucket a good 5 times also mixing with my hand as it filled. After 5 times or so the brown cloudiness was gone. I did it 5 more times because there was still black ink/dust type stuff coming out when I'd dump the bucket. I never got that to stop happening, so returned the sand to the tank at that point. It was MUCH better. Clear enough to plant that day, and cleared completely in 2 days.

Q: Is this ok for Bermuda grass outside in lawn?

Seems to be an expensive option for your lawn. I'm sure theres much better options for you that are better and less costly.

Q: Will a sponge filter disturb the sand and make it cloud after its rinsed or will it continue to sit at the bottom as it should?

Sponge filers (or any other kind of filter) will have no impact on the sand. I rinsed mine through two colanders (each one with smaller holes than the others) to get the dust off. Laid it out on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper (about 1/3 of a bag at a time) then gently added it to the aquarium to keep it where I wanted it. It's easy when the aquarium is empty of water but a little more difficult with water and fish in it. Do about a 75-90% water change than scoop it gently where you want to place it and it will stay put. Now when you clean the sand expect a certain amount of silt - I suspect over time I'll have to buy another bag to replace what got suctioned out but it's well worth it - it's a very good product. You can also buy the Fourtite Black clay - which isn't as soft as the sand but not as hard as the cheap gravels. I have fish that like to dig - that's my main reason for going with sand. With clay and gravel they were getting rubbing sores on the ends of their little noses so the sand is much easier on them. You'll be pleased with the performance.

4.5/5

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Brand
Seachem
Age range (description)
All Life
Colour
Black
Theme
Sand
Item dimensions L x W x H
43.2 x 29.8 x

🌱Nutrient-rich substrate

🖤Elegant black color

⚖️7.12 kg weight

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Description

🌊 Dive into a world of vibrant aquatic life!

SLEEK AESTHETIC - Enhances the visual appeal of your aquarium with a modern touch.
ACTIVE PLANT GROWTH - Encourages robust root development for thriving plants.
GLUTEN FREE ASSURANCE - Safe for all aquatic life, no allergens here!
TRANSFORM YOUR AQUARIUM - Elevate your aquatic landscape with nutrient-rich black sand.
ALL LIFE STAGES FRIENDLY - Perfect for every fish and plant, from fry to full-grown.

Seachem Flourite Black Sand is a premium aquarium substrate designed to provide essential nutrients for rooting plants. Weighing 7.12 kg and featuring a sleek black color, this product is suitable for all life stages of aquatic pets and is gluten-free, ensuring a safe environment for your underwater ecosystem.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	43.18 x 29.85 x 4.45 cm; 7.12 Kilograms
Item model number	67135250
Pet Life Stage	All Life Stages
Flavor	Other
Item Form	Granules
Allergen Information	Gluten Free
Color	Black
Size	7 kg/ 15.4 lb
Number of Items	1
Quantity	1
Specific Uses	Active
batteries required	No
Batteries Included	No
External Testing Certification	Não aplicável
Item Weight	7.12 Kilograms

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Is this safe for soft belly scavengers like Khuli Locaches and Cory Cats?

Do I need to rinse if I start fresh planted aquarium?

Is this ok for Bermuda grass outside in lawn?

Will a sponge filter disturb the sand and make it cloud after its rinsed or will it continue to sit at the bottom as it should?

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R**S

Received it safe

This is not what I was looking for.This is not for planted aquarium.You can plant but this is just sand.

8.12.2019

M**E

Damaged product

Bag had a 1.5 inch cut on the bag lucky most of it did not pour out but the some that did pour out was a mess to clean

7.05.2023

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