Bio-Aragonite Sand Bio-Substrate 2.26kg

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Aqua Natural Oolitic Aragonite

Aqua Natural Oolitic Aragonite, otherwise known as Bahamas sand, is a naturally renewable substrate that is up to 98% pure calcium carbonate. The grains of this substrate are OOLITIC (egg-shaped), providing a smooth texture. It's tasteless, odorless, dustless, and sustainable. With its near chemical purity, consistent grain size, and fine structure, Bahamas aragonite offers numerous advantages as a superior source of calcium carbonate.

Guaranteed Analysis:

  • Calcium (min): 34 %
  • Calcium (max): 42 %
  • Amino Acids 2-3% (Glutamic and Aspartic)

Nitrifying Bacteria

Each pack contains bio-activated live nitrifying bacteria. You can use this as a primary substrate or mix it with your purchase of corresponding dry Aqua Natural Aragonite to ensure a healthy aquarium. The patented blend of live nitrosomas and nitrobacter bacteria included helps to break down and convert harmful ammonia into safer nitrates.

Directions for use:

PRIMARY (not mixed with Dry Aragonite)

Usage Calculator: Use 1lb (450g) of Bio-Substrate for every 1 gallon (3.8 litres) of water.

  • DO NOT rinse before use.
  • Spread Aragonite and fill with water slowly. Avoid stirring up the substrate.
  • Once the tank is filled, start your filter. Any cloudy appearance should clear over time.

MIXED (mixed with Dry Aragonite)

Usage Calculator: Use 1lb (450g) of mixed LIVE Bio-Substrate and DRY Substrate for every 1 gallon (3.8 litres) of water. Mixing ratio is 1:4 (1 LIVE to 4 DRY).

  • DO NOT rinse before use.
  • Mix Bio-Substrate and Dry Aragonite thoroughly.
  • Spread mixed Aragonite and fill with water slowly. Avoid stirring up the substrate.
  • Once the tank is filled, start your filter. Any cloudy appearance should clear over time. The live nitrifying bacteria will immediately start forming micro colonies of beneficial ammonia-busting bacteria. Use with any corresponding Aqua Natural Dry Aragonite.

Aqua Natural Dry Aragonite Varieties:

  • Oolitic Aragonite
  • Coarse Aragonite
  • African Cichlid

Product Disclosure Statement

Please be aware that this product is a combination of liquid and substrate. Due to its nature, it may exhibit signs of leakage or dampness. By purchasing this product, you acknowledge the inherent characteristics of its composition.

 

Bio-Aragonite Sand Bio-Substrate 2.26kg

$22.58 $27.70 18% Off
Bio-Aragonite Sand Bio-Substrate 2.26kg

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Media Types

What is a Gel Cup?

A tissue culture vessel is a clear gel, transparent container (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.

These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy and contaminant-free until they're ready to transition to standard growing conditions.

Quick Hardening Steps:

  1. Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
  2. Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
  3. Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
  4. Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
  5. Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
What is a Gel Cup?

What is a Transition Cup

Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.

Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.

Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.

What is a Transition Cup

Soil Cup

Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.

Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.

Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.

Soil Cup

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