Aqua Natural Sugar White Sand 10lb Substrate for aquascaping, Aquariums, vivariums and terrariums

I recently used the Aqua Natural Sugar White Sand Substrate for my 20-gallon tank, which houses guppies and neon tetras, and I’m really pleased with how it has transformed the look of my aquarium. The sand has given my tank a bright, clean, and natural aesthetic, but there are a few things to consider if you want to use live plants in the future. Pros: Beautiful, Natural Look: The white sand creates a stunning, clean look that makes my fish pop, and it also enhances the colors of my fake plants. It’s the perfect backdrop for a vibrant, lively aquarium, giving it a natural and fresh feel. Gentle for Fish: The fine, smooth texture of the sand is ideal for my guppies and neon tetras. It’s soft on their delicate fins, and they enjoy exploring the bottom of the tank. There’s no risk of injury, which is great for my active swimmers. Easy Setup: The sand was super easy to rinse and install. It didn’t cloud the water, and it settled down quickly without leaving debris in the tank. The tank was crystal clear and ready for use right away. Versatile for Different Setups: Whether you're using fake plants, as I do, or planning to use live plants, this sand works well for a variety of setups. It’s also suitable for vivariums and terrariums, making it a versatile option. Cons: The 10lb bag wasn’t quite enough for a 20-gallon tank if I wanted to add live plants. The substrate is not deep enough on its own to provide adequate support for plant roots, so if you’re planning on adding live plants, I’d recommend adding some gravel on top for extra depth and structure. This will give your plants more room to root and grow properly. It’s a simple fix, but just something to keep in mind. Overall Verdict: The Aqua Natural Sugar White Sand is a great substrate for anyone looking to create a beautiful, natural-looking tank. It’s perfect for fish and fake plants and provides a bright, clean aesthetic. However, if you’re planning to add live plants, be sure to supplement with gravel to give your plants the necessary foundation for healthy growth. Overall, I highly recommend this sand for its beauty, ease of use, and versatility, but just be mindful of the depth needed for live plant setups!

Beautiful sand nice white color. Had no issues with cleaning and no cloudiness. When pouring in water use the sand bag to cover the sand and slowly pour the water to eliminate most if not all of the cloudiness. Had it in for a while and still looks great.

The sand looks natural and is safe for fish, especially bottom dwellers. It settled quickly in the tank with no rinsing needed and didn’t create cloudiness. Easy to clean, though it can compact over time so occasional stirring helps. Overall, a solid choice for aquariums! Had mine for 3 years now and it still looks amazing! Decent price and size in my opinion.

Love this sand! I have been using this sand for almost all of my tanks. The sand is very white at first but overtime fades to that natural tan color. Is very easy to clean! I personally felt like I did not need to wash the sand before using it in my tanks, but take that as you will since washing is recommended!

This Aqua Natural Sugar White Sand looks stunning in my tank—bright, clean, and really makes the colors of the fish and plants stand out. The grain size is fine but not dusty, and it settled quickly after rinsing. It’s perfect for aquascaping or natural-looking setups. Great quality substrate that gives any aquarium a polished, professional look!

This is really nice sand, it looks great in my tank and my bottom feeders seem to really like it. I like that it's fine but not dusty. It's light enough you can just dust it with the inertia of the water when it's spread out on top of a plant or some other decor but also heavy enough that my fish aren't kicking it up constantly. It's easy enough to put live plants into this substrate and it has enough weight to keep them from floating away. That said I did have trouble with some tiger lotus bulbs (but who doesn't) and was able to get enough sand on top without covering it too much and wedging it under a little driftwood to keep it down. I liked it a lot and purchased another bag to use in a 21 gallon tank; however, the second bag I received had a hole in it. It looked to be more like a tear, I had to immediately move the bag into a bucket because it was leaking sand all over the box and my floor but overall it's a really decent nice sand substrate, just be careful when opening.

I ordered two bags for my 16 gallon tank and it turned out perfect quantity. It states that it is 100% natural so I feel good knowing my fish has natural sand in their home. I rinsed it several times before use and it cleared up very quickly. It doesn't cloud the water once I've added water on top of it in my new setup. I was also careful when pouring the water in. I used a plastic bag and laid it on the surface of the water and added the water slowly on top of the bag. The texture of the sand is very smooth. Once in the water, they look like off-white granules of sugar. Very clean looking and it makes my fish tank decors pop! Love it!!!

I wanted to switch out the gravel I had in my Fluval flex 15 gallon aquarium and replace it with sand. I had no idea what sand to get as I am new to the hobby. I'm so glad I went with this one because this sand is great!! I bought one 10lb bag and the one bag was the perfect amount. It completely covers the bottom of the aquarium and is about an inch and a half deep/tall. It's very fine sand and super white. I rinsed it thoroughly for about 15- 20 minutes in a bucket with a hose. The sand was pretty clean to start with so 15-20 mins was probably overkill but better safe than sorry I always say. The water was never cloudy even right after adding it to the aquarium. I will say I was very careful when adding the sand since I didn't completely empty the water from the aquarium. So all in all I'm very happy with it and will definitely be purchasing again in the future!

Totalmente recomendable. Seguiré comprando este producto para todos mis acuarios.

Beautiful sand. Creates a lovely natural aquascape. I rinsed it once before use. A little bit of loose debris floated to the top which was easy to skim off. Settles quickly to the bottom and does not cloud the water at all. My corydoras love playing in it and apistogrammas love sifting through it. It does not discolour at all from tannins in the water. Syphoning is a little bit trickier than with gravel but still easy enough. Very impressed with the texture and application.

You can't get it wrong with this brand

Luce muy bonito mi acuario con esa arena 🫶🏻

Water becomes cloudy when introducing sand to Fish Tank, fish alive and kicking, sand looks great.