CaribSea Ocean Direct Original Caribbean Marine Live Sand, 40-lb bag

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  • Caribbean Marine Live Sand substrate with "Sea-Breathe" technology to preserve original marine bacteria.
  • Moist packed sand is wrapped in a thin film of real seawater—the thin film is open to the atmosphere for unparalleled gas exchange.
  • Great way to add beneficial bacteria with a non-toxic buildup of metabolic by‑products to your finned friends’ underwater habitat.
  • Provides your scaly friends with a thriving, natural aquarium balance quickly and effectively due to the millions of bacteria and a beautiful aragonite substrate.
  • Contains 0.25-6.5 mm grain size in every bag, plus it’s alive with up to 1,000 times more beneficial bacteria than other preservation methods.

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6 Customer Questions

Does this have water in the bag?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 21, 2018
This sand is packaged in a breathable bag with a thin film of real ocean water.

Can this be used for both fresh and salt water?

Answer by Chewy • Aug 09, 2018
This product was designed and tested for salt water only.

Is this good for hermit crabs?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 27, 2018
This sand can be used with hermit crabs.

Can this be used on the grounds of chicken runs?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 07, 2024
This live sand would be great for a source of calcium rich grit in a chicken run.
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24 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michael on Jul 17, 2024

Best live sand

I bought this type of live sand just to see if it was better. 2 weeks it was done cycling. I was totally shocked still going to wait before lights are on and

I bought this type of live sand just to see if it was better. 2 weeks it was done cycling. I was totally shocked still going to wait before lights are on and cleaner crew added. I did not rinse it like some people said. It says do not rinse on the bag. It leaves a dusty film on glass but comes right off. I would recommend this sand

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Joshua on Oct 12, 2024

Completely ruined my 180gal aquarium ran 3 filters for 4 days and have now drained and filled twice now still cloudy

Completely ruined my 180gal aquarium ran 3 filters for 4 days and have now drained and filled twice now still cloudy

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Justin on Aug 18, 2024

Sand was dry

This is live sand and should be wet/moist. So I just paid for overpriced sand instead of receiving LIVE sand with actual bacteria (the whole point of buying this

This is live sand and should be wet/moist. So I just paid for overpriced sand instead of receiving LIVE sand with actual bacteria (the whole point of buying this sand) just buy it in store

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Tim on Aug 3, 2024

Caribsea

Best sand for reef..best price at chewy. Fast shipping.

Best sand for reef..best price at chewy. Fast shipping.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Charles on May 9, 2024

CaribSea sand

Great product, so easy to order and get it shipped to your door.

Great product, so easy to order and get it shipped to your door.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By TODD on Nov 2, 2024

GREAT PRICE

GREAT PRICE

GREAT PRICE

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Eel on Aug 8, 2023

Dry sand not live.

Revived the item fairly quickly but it arrived dry. So when placed in my tank it remained cloudy for 5 days. Maybe I just received an old bag? Try to buy in store

Revived the item fairly quickly but it arrived dry. So when placed in my tank it remained cloudy for 5 days. Maybe I just received an old bag? Try to buy in store if you can so that you can know what you’re getting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Brandon on Apr 3, 2023

This sand is legit!

I bought this sand for my 75 gal reef tank setup. I didn't rinse obviously, since it's live sand but this stuff is really clean. My tank has been full and running

I bought this sand for my 75 gal reef tank setup. I didn't rinse obviously, since it's live sand but this stuff is really clean. My tank has been full and running for less than 24 hours now and it is SUPER clear! I used the clarifier that comes included, filled my tank super slowly with my RO/DI unit and in 12 hours it was clear. Chewy also has the best price and customer service I've ever seen, so it's a no brainer. Do yourself a favor and but this stuff! Also, the sand is very fine with nice variation. I have 2 really powerful powerheads and a powerful return pump and the sand doesn't blow around.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By ben on Apr 29, 2023

As advertised

Perfect ,got 120 lbs for my 75 gallon tank , arrived in 2 days ,all bags in tact , took overnight for the sandstorm to settle leaving crystal clear water

Perfect ,got 120 lbs for my 75 gallon tank , arrived in 2 days ,all bags in tact , took overnight for the sandstorm to settle leaving crystal clear water

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kevin on Apr 4, 2023

Great product

Sand looks great in my tank. It really makes my 150 gallon tank look like an ocean bottom and the fish seem to love it.

Sand looks great in my tank. It really makes my 150 gallon tank look like an ocean bottom and the fish seem to love it.