Aquaforest AF Bio Sand – Premium Natural Aquarium Substrate

Aquaforest AF Bio Sand is a natural white substrate sourced from the highest quality deposits, offering purity and optimal calcium carbonate content to stabilise water chemistry in your aquarium. Designed with advanced technology, this substrate accelerates the nitrogen cycle, enabling faster aquarium maturation and quicker introduction of livestock in newly established tanks. Each package includes two bottles containing isolated strains of nitrifying bacteria and a nourishing solution, promoting rapid bacterial growth and efficient chemical breakdown.

Key Features:

• Natural white sand with 0.5–1.5 mm granulation
• High calcium carbonate content stabilises water chemistry
• Includes nitrifying bacteria and nourishment for rapid cycling
• Ideal for both new and established aquariums
• Supports faster livestock introduction and balanced nitrogen cycle

Usage Instructions:

• Rinse sand in RODI water before use to prevent water cloudiness.
• Mix the contents of both bottles with 3 litres of saltwater and add to the sand.
• Leave the mixture uncovered at 25–28°C for 24 hours to allow bacterial multiplication.
• Gradually introduce sand into existing tanks to avoid parameter fluctuations.

Perfect for both new and mature aquariums, Aquaforest AF Bio Sand offers a reliable and scientifically enhanced solution for maintaining optimal water quality and supporting a thriving aquatic environment.

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