{"product_id":"bioscape-coral-sand-5kg-bag-1mm-diameter","title":"Bioscape Coral Sand 5kg Bag 1mm Diameter **","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** This item is classed as a large, bulky or a heavy item - additional delivery costs apply. Total delivery will be calculated at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape Coral Sand is an ideal natural substrate for a saltwater marine tank or cichlid tank. The coral sand helps in raising and stabilising a higher pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"238\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fvr4xs\" data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eIdeal substrate for marine and reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q3pye3\" data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eGood for fish that like to sift sand (e.g. gobies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p42i0w\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"184\"\u003eSuitable base for live rock setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nfjqgk\" data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eCan be used in refugiums or marine breeding tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"544\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8xeayt\" data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eHelps buffer pH and maintain stable alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"52atyg\" data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"368\"\u003ePromotes healthy bacterial growth (biological filtration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1krhh36\" data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eFine grain looks natural and brightens the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xhqmv\" data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eGentle on bottom-dwelling fish and invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5zbfjr\" data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"544\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eResists compacting, allowing better water flow through the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kbj6zy\" data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eSubstrate for African cichlid tanks (e.g. \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMalawi cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTanganyika cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16i52sd\" data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eRaising and stabilising pH in hard-water aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"74p1jf\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eMixing with other substrates to increase hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17qm0bh\" data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eDecorative bright substrate for alkaline setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"109e7c1\" data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eIncreases pH and water hardness (adds calcium carbonate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hu2n28\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eHelps maintain stable water chemistry in alkaline tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x9jo45\" data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eFine grain is suitable for digging and sifting fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3k81wq\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eSupports beneficial bacteria growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12tjrh2\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eLong-lasting and doesn’t break down easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"814\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not suitable for soft-water species (like tetras or discus) as it can make the water too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48284279931050,"sku":"COR01","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/Bioscape_Coral_Sand_5kg_Bag_1mm_Diameter.jpg?v=1778024186","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/bioscape-coral-sand-5kg-bag-1mm-diameter","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}