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50-Lbs CaribSea Super Natural Crystal River Sand & Gravel Aquarium Substrate Expired

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Petsmart has 50-Lbs CaribSea Super Natural Crystal River Sand & Gravel Aquarium Substrate on sale for $18.99. Shipping is free on orders of $49+, otherwise it's $4.95.

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  • Add a spectacular new aesthetic to your aquarium with CaribSea Super Natural Crystal River. This great-looking aquarium sand comes in beautiful white, is perfect for freshwater fish including rays and cory cats, and is compatible with most all aquaria and aquarium equipment.
  • Features: Beautiful creamy white sand about .2-1 mm diameter

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Slick deal here folks. 50 Pound Bags Of Caribsea Naturals Premium Sand/Gravel In Various Styles For Just $18.99ea @ PetSmart.com. Free Ship w/$49+ Order.

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$5 shipping if you don't reach the $49 threshold.
Still a deal.

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jj970
01-25-2022 at 03:31 PM.
01-25-2022 at 03:31 PM.
$5 shipping if you don't reach the $49 threshold.
Still a deal.

Thanks.
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01-25-2022 at 05:04 PM.
01-25-2022 at 05:04 PM.
Quote from jj970 :
$5 shipping if you don't reach the $49 threshold.
Still a deal.

Thanks.
No problem. Yeah good point even with the $4.95 shipping it's still a bargain also I forgot to mention some treats rewards members might have stackable coupons in their email. I didn't need any substrate at the moment but I got a 4.52lb bucket of Tetra Tropical Flake Food for $26.94 shipped. 35% AutoShip brought it to $27.49 then a treats 20% off brought it to $21.99 and with ship it was $26.94. Killer deal. 💪🏻💪🏻
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Davesilly
01-25-2022 at 05:32 PM.
01-25-2022 at 05:32 PM.
I have this in my 75 gallon. Great stuff.
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emdude4
01-25-2022 at 05:33 PM.
01-25-2022 at 05:33 PM.
This stuff is awesome but a PITA to vacuum n keep clean
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01-25-2022 at 07:16 PM.
01-25-2022 at 07:16 PM.
Will the sand sucks into the filter ? I have African cichlids
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McNooge87
01-25-2022 at 07:23 PM.
01-25-2022 at 07:23 PM.
Quote from angelfirefury :
Will the sand sucks into the filter ? I have African cichlids
I always use pool filter sand, which I believe this is about the same grit as. The Caribsea does "look" better in my opinion, but to your question: it's best to fill a new tank with it nad let it all settle before starting the filter. If you're adding it to an existing tank, do it a little at a time. Look up videos of how to add substrate to an existing tank with 2L bottle.
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McNooge87
01-25-2022 at 07:25 PM.
01-25-2022 at 07:25 PM.
Quote from emdude4 :
This stuff is awesome but a PITA to vacuum n keep clean
Is it? I use pool filter sand and figured they were around the same grit and weight. With the filter sand, I just swirl the siphon above the spots I want to vacuum and never stick the siphon into the sand.
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01-25-2022 at 07:56 PM.
01-25-2022 at 07:56 PM.
Quote from angelfirefury :
Will the sand sucks into the filter ? I have African cichlids
They have tiny gravel/river pebbles too there's like 5 or 6 varieties I think all $18.99 for a 50lb bag.
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selvaspk
01-25-2022 at 10:31 PM.
01-25-2022 at 10:31 PM.
Will get back into hobby with my old 20gl tank. May be convert to an 29g.

What is Optimal tank size to use 50lbs? I might get a 55g tank in near future and thinking of this is really good price to stash it now?
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BrokePanda
01-25-2022 at 11:23 PM.
01-25-2022 at 11:23 PM.
My delivery guy will hate me. I ordered 3 bags.
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01-26-2022 at 12:24 AM.
01-26-2022 at 12:24 AM.
Will this be ok for a 75G red ear slider tank. Currently no substrate.
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01-26-2022 at 02:30 AM.
01-26-2022 at 02:30 AM.
Quote from selvaspk :
Will get back into hobby with my old 20gl tank. May be convert to an 29g.

What is Optimal tank size to use 50lbs? I might get a 55g tank in near future and thinking of this is really good price to stash it now?
The standard recommendation is 1 lb per gallon. You might as well get a 55gal and 2x 20gals then buy 2 bags haha. I'm up to 7 tanks now it's soooooooooooooo addicting lol.
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01-26-2022 at 03:35 AM.
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Quote from craigs4sale11 :
Will this be ok for a 75G red ear slider tank. Currently no substrate.
Yes, any of these Caribsea substrates would work just find the one that you think would look best. The link goes to sand but they have a few that look like tiny river rock pebbles and bigger grains of sand. On this product page scroll down to similar items and it will show you some. Just make sure it's 50lbs for $18.99 cuz they had some 20lb bags for the same price as well.
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