{"product_id":"caribsea-african-cichlid-mix-20lb","title":"CaribSea African Cichlid Mix Sahara Sand 20LB","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaribSea African Cichlid Mix Sahara Sand is a fine aquarium substrate designed for African cichlid aquariums. Its blend of black, white and tan grains creates a natural, contrasting base that complements rockwork and highlights the colours of your fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeveloped to help recreate the water conditions of Africa’s Great Rift Lakes, Sahara Sand naturally buffers aquarium water and helps resist the gradual decline in pH that can occur in established or heavily stocked systems. It provides lasting buffering support throughout the life of the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a typical grain size of 0.5–1.5 mm, Sahara Sand provides a finer alternative to gravel. CaribSea particularly recommends it for nesting Synodontis catfish, making it a useful choice for African aquarium displays featuring these species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for freshwater African cichlid aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally buffers water and helps resist downward pH drift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive mix of black, white and tan grains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine grain size of approximately 0.5–1.5 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly suitable for nesting Synodontis catfish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in a 20 lb bag, approximately 9.07 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Caribsea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56574252908923,"sku":"028036","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6387\/6487\/files\/CaribSeaAfricanCichlidMix.webp?v=1794324651","url":"https:\/\/charterhouse-aquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-african-cichlid-mix-20lb","provider":"Charterhouse Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}