OCEAN FREE 3DM Bacto Sand (0.3-0.5mm) - 5kg (FM197)

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Beautifies and Enhances Water Quality!

OF® 3DM Bacto-Sand is a revolutionary man-made “sand” that functions as a beneficial bacteria sand-bed, allowing you to create a beautiful natural environment for your fishes while keeping your water clean! The macro-porous structure greatly boosts the beneficial bacteria population and increases the rate at which harmful toxins like Ammonia and Nitrite are broken down.

 

Crafted entirely using advanced manufacturing technology, Bacto-Sand’s rounded surface encourages water flow which prevents the build-up of harmful toxins in the sand-bed. Its rounded surface also makes it safe for the barbels of bottom-feeders like Corydoras, Loaches, etc. This sterilized and pH-neutral sand does not contain any impurities, making it 100% safe and 100% ready to use.


FEATURES

  • Reduces Ammonia and Nitrite. OF 3DM Bacto-Sand’s high overall effective BET surface area (1000m²/litre) helps create a beneficial bacteria sand-bed that provides ideal conditions for billions of Beneficial Bacteria that helps break down harmful toxins like Ammonia and Nitrite.
  • Minimizes Dead Spots. OF 3DM Bacto-Sand’s rounded surface encourages water flow in the sand-bed, greatly minimizing dead spots and the subsequent build-up of harmful toxins.
  • Bottom-Feeder Friendly. The rounded surface makes it safe for the barbels of bottom-feeders like Corydoras, Loaches, etc.
  • No cleaning required. 100% sterilized and free of impurities making it 100% safe and 100% ready to use.
  • pH Neutral. Does not affect pH levels.
  • Environmentally green product. An environmentally friendly alternative which replaces the need to harvest sand from nature.

BACTO-SAND vs NATURAL SAND

Find out more on the benefits and advantages of Bacto-Rock vs natural rocks.

 

Download comparison chart here.


HOW MUCH BACTO-SAND DO YOU NEED?

  1. Determine how deep (cm) you want your sand bed to be.
  2. Using the following formula and all measurements in centimeters, where A (length), B (width), and C (required depth). 5kg ≈ 4L 
    • Volume of 3DM Bacto-Sand required (L)
      (A x B x C) / 1000
    • No. of 3DM Bacto-Sand bags needed
      L / 4L (5kg)

SPECIFICATION

Code No. Description Specification
FM194 OF 3DM Bacto-Sand – 5kg (approx. 4L) 1.0 – 2.0mm
FM197 OF 3DM Bacto-Sand – 5kg (approx. 4L) 0.3 – 0.5mm

FM194

FM197

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TANK SETUP WITH 3DM BACTO-SAND

In this video, we setup a planted tank with 3DM Bacto-Sand.