Saltwater Sand and Substrates
Before you bring your marine pets home, you’ll want to ensure you have all the right saltwater health and wellness supplies to create their environment. Setup your habitat and fill it with saltwater plants and decor, plus aquarium rocks and coral to mimic your saltwater pets’ natural environment. Setting up a saltwater aquarium is an exciting time. And one of the first essentials you’ll need for your tank is aquarium sand.
Pet parents have several choices when it comes to saltwater aquarium substrate. Aragonite sand—a type of calcium carbonate—is the most common type of saltwater tank substrate because it doesn’t contain silicates and helps discourage algae growth. Alternatively, saltwater aquarists can choose crushed coral—coarser sand that’s a mix of coral and shells—or oolite—a small, fine and round sand.
If you choose to have live plants in your tank, you might need certain aquarium plant substrates and tools, including fertilizers, CO2 kits and others. Some plants do well in fine sand, while others prefer a more porous substrate—like clay or gravel or even a mix of the two.
The type of saltwater aquarium sand you choose depends on the fish and plants in your habitat. Visit your neighborhood Petco Pet Care Center or shop online for all your marine aquarium supplies and solutions.
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