Caribsea's Ocean Direct Caribbean Live Sand is a great choice for aquarists who are wanting a reef tank set up in minutes. Oolite Ocean Direct Live Reef Sand uses "Sea Breathe" technology to preserve the live sand in its own original ocean bacteria.

Features

• Contains live ocean bacteria resulting in a fast cycle

• Grain size: 0.25-1.5mm

• High Surface Area for Bacteria

Available in various shades and sizes:

• Original Grade - 0.25-6.5mm

• Oolite - 0.25-1mm

How much sand do you need?

ALS suggests 1 pound of sand per 2 gallons of display tank volume on average.

Below is a table of common tank sizes and how many pounds of Oolite Sand is required to achieve a certain depth. Results may vary depending on the aquascaping in your tank, overflow styles, and the specific tank manufacturer. We always recommend getting a little extra sand to make sure you have enough on hand when you are filling your tank.