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Seachem Onyx Sand

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$7.13 $10.49 In stock

Category: Aquarium Substrate

Onyx Sand is a naturally dark gray sand that perfectly complements and enhances the appearance of any aquarium. It supports optimal KH levels for freshwater planted aquariums. Although ideally suited to planted aquaria, it may be used in any aquarium environment. Onyx Sand is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Onyx Sand is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

Set-up

Although it is pre-washed, because Onyx is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust.

When adding water to aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing Onyx substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. Initial cloudiness is normal. To remove cloudiness, use mechanical filtration (such as filter floss). Use Clarity to accelerate clearing.

Please Note: Seachem Onyx needs quite a lot of rinsing and preparation

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Customer Reviews (4.5 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Harper ★★★★★

This sand doesn't drift or shift easily when I pour it in, and the dark gray really makes my green plants stand out. The grain size is fine enough that my corydoras sift through it without any trouble.

Isabella V. ★★★★★

Finally, a sand that stays dark even after cleaning — my corydoras love sifting through it. The grain size is perfect, not too fine or coarse. It really makes my plants and fish stand out.

James ★★★★★

I was worried it might be too light or wash out my plants, but the dark gray grains really make the green pop. It also settled quickly after rinsing, and my water parameters stayed stable.