Description

Stoney River Premium Aquarium Sand (5 lb Bag) [1]
Product Overview
Enhance the beauty and health of your aquatic ecosystem with Stoney River Premium Aquarium Sand. This high-quality, polymer-coated silica sand is the ultimate choice for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums, nano tanks, and specialized aquascapes. Engineered to be completely inert and pH-neutral, it will not alter your tank’s water chemistry, ensuring a safe and stable environment for all your fish, invertebrates, and live plants. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
The 5 lb bag is the perfect size for desktop nano tanks, hospital tanks, or adding accents, paths, and contrasting highlights to larger aquascaped layouts.
Key Features & Benefits
    • 100% Inert & Safe: Will not affect pH, water hardness (GH), or alkalinity (KH).
    • Premium Polymer Coating: Color-fast and non-toxic technology ensures the sand stays vibrant and won’t fade or bleed into your water over time. [1]
    • Bottom-Dweller Friendly: The uniform, smooth grain size is perfectly safe for delicate bottom-dwelling fish, burrowers, and invertebrates (such as Corydoras catfish, loaches, and shrimp) without risking injury to their barbels or bellies.
    • Optimal Grain Size: Designed to prevent dense packing, allowing for healthy water circulation around plant roots while remaining heavy enough to vacuum easily during routine water changes.
    • Pre-Washed Convenience: Requires minimal rinsing compared to standard play or blasting sand, reducing setup time and initial cloudiness.

Product Specifications
  • Weight: 5 lbs (2.27 kg)
  • Recommended Use: Ideal as a full substrate for tanks up to 5 gallons, or as a decorative accent in larger aquariums. (General rule: Use 1 to 1.5 lbs of sand per gallon of water for a 1.5 to 2-inch depth). [1, 2]
  • Compatibility: Safe for all freshwater, marine, tropical, and cold-water setups. Compatible with canister, sponge, and hang-on-back filters