CaribSea Ocean Direct Original Grade 20lb (00920)

Product details

CaribSea Ocean Direct Original Grade 20lb (00920) is a bagged aragonite sand substrate intended for use in marine aquariums to establish or support a natural-looking sand bed. It’s designed to be practical for setup because the grains are described as being preserved with live bacterial content so the substrate can be part of an aquarium’s early biological activity once added to your tank. Use it as the sand layer for aquascapes that rely on live sand aesthetics and a natural substrate foundation for filtration and beneficial bacteria.

Features:

• CaribSea Ocean Direct is described as a pure aragonite substrate in a 20 lb bag
• Uses “Sea Breathe” laser technology (as stated by the manufacturer/supplier description) to support respiration in the bag
• The product is described as being preserved with live sand bacteria, with each grain encapsulated in a film of real ocean water
• Supplier description states the thin film is open to the atmosphere for gas exchange during storage
• Includes a packet of Bio-Magnet clarifier to help reposition free-floating bacteria toward sand bed and biological surfaces
• Original Grade is meant for use as the sand bed in marine aquarium setups

Specifications:

• Product name: CaribSea Ocean Direct Original Grade 20lb (00920)
• Category: Sand
• Net weight: 20 lb
• Material: Pure aragonite
• Typical grain size: 0.25 mm to 6.5 mm
• Average density: 87 lb per cubic foot