Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Mr. Aqua Aquarium Sand
1. Mr. Aqua N-MAR-066 1 L Fine Pet Habitat Water Plant Soil
User Ratings: 64 6
Mr. Aqua N-MAR-066 First Impressions
"They love it!"I never did get around to switching to gravel. All three are inert; therefore, they do not affect ph. Just don't dump the water in the drain as its bad if sand is stuck in the drains! If you are starting a new tank, this is the one that I would recommend. The item is as pictured and described. This is the easiest sand and gravel I've ever cleaned. I used to use the bigger gravel, but wanted to change it up.
- Mr. Aqua N-MAR-066 1 L Fine Pet Habitat Water Plant Soil
- Composed of organic and inert ingredients providing all essential elements
- Long lasting fertilized plant substrate lasting up to 12-18 months
- Prolongs water exchange periods
- One bag Covers approximately 12" x 6" at 1" deep or 6" x 6" at 2" deep.
- Black in Color
- Manufacture: Sevenports, Inc
- Product Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 9.5 inches; 1.85 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Mr. Aqua N-MAR-066
- Quality [star rating='3.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.2']
Mr. Aqua N-MAR-066 Final Thoughts
"I hope it goes away soon."This filled a fair thin layer over half my elongated 35 gallon tank. I'm setting up another tank and this will be the substrate. The sand causes bubbles to remain on top of the water too. A simple pass with a siphon hose removes most all of the waste. Just be smarter than me about it and you'll be very happy with the product. We used regular tap water and water from our main tank. The sand does look nice and comes to you clean, it'll only take a minute to wash.
Overall Score
4.2
(229 Points)
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Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Sand
2. Carib Sea ACS05839 Super Natural Sunset Gold Sand for Aquarium, 5-Pound
User Ratings: 72 3
Carib Sea 008479058393 First Impressions
"So soft, so beautiful."Clear water, no chemical issues and makes the tank look sparkling clean. This is a nice color of sand and looks good under the light. I used this sand in my 30gallon and put it into a 6. I'm setting up another tank and this will be the substrate. I'm setting up another tank and this will be the substrate. You'll be shocked at the fine particles that come out! No need to rinse before putting in aquarium.
- Carib Sea ACS05839 Super Natural Sunset Gold Sand for Aquarium, 5-Pound
- re-create natural looking eco-systems
- soft sand that's perfect for soft belly fish and turtles
- ph neutral ; safe for all aquariums
- no dyes or paints used
- made in the USA
- Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
- Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Carib Sea 008479058393
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Carib Sea 008479058393 Final Thoughts
"Arrived well."It helps eliminate deadly ammonia spikes. I will need 3 more bags if I want a thicker 1 inch layer to fill my entire tank. Take my advice, which I got from someone else, and buy a mini gravel vacuum. But that is also something to consider with all sands. Use the strongest, most focused nozzle you have. I'm probably only going to use this brand from now on. But that is also something to consider with all sands.
Overall Score
4.5
(228 Points)
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3. XMHF Aquarium Fish Tank Garden Sand Scraper Cleaning Pan Scoop Shovel Gray
User Ratings: 70
XMHF 4346787875 First Impressions
"It worked like a charm."I've had it in my aquarium now for just about 24 hours and cycling. Plants are easy to plant in it as well. This was a very nice sand and I enjoyed it very much! Except for and axolotl owner this Sand is veryyy hard to keep clean! When adding water, no dust, no mess. Take my advice, which I got from someone else, and buy a mini gravel vacuum. All three are inert; therefore, they do not affect ph.
- XMHF Aquarium Fish Tank Garden Sand Scraper Cleaning Pan Scoop Shovel Gray
- Product Name: Sand Scoop
- Color: Gray; Net Weight: 109g
- Total Size: Scoop Size: 18 x 8.5 x 7.5cm / 7.1" x 3.3" x 3" (L*W*H); Material: Plastic
- Handle Size: 10 x 3cm / 3.9" x 1.2" (L*W)
- Package Content: 1 x Sand Scoop
- Manufacture: XMHF
- Product Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 1 inches; 2.79 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The XMHF 4346787875
- Quality [star rating='4.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
XMHF 4346787875 Final Thoughts
"Just be careful."I think it's probably OK to use without any washing, as it says on the bag. They keep the surface of my sand looking pretty and white. This sand is beautiful and incredibly soft! Plant tanks require high light levels. That is why I chose the Hydor Koralia Nano 240. The bag is small, but the quality of sand is good. I never did get around to switching to gravel.
Overall Score
4.4
(12 Points)
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4. Yescom Electric Aquarium Fish Tank Sand Gravel Cleaner Automatic Water Changer Extendable Tube Sypho...
User Ratings: 60 20
Yescom First Impressions
"So yes the sand is dusty!"I purchased this to use on 2 20 gallon aquarium. You really can't go wrong buying this sand! The other comes packed pre-cultured with nitrifying bacteria. You really can't go wrong buying this sand! All three are inert; therefore, they do not affect ph. One bag was enough to cover my standard 10 gallon tank. There is a black sand from the same manufacturer called Tahitian Moon.
- Yescom Electric Aquarium Fish Tank Sand Gravel Cleaner Automatic Water Changer Extendable Tube Syphon Filter Pump Vacuum
- [Automatic Tool for Easy Cleaning]: 3 in 1 AquaBasik Electric Aquarium Cleaner, water will automatically flow out by turning on pump, no need for manual pumping, efficiently and effortlessly cleans up the fish tank, to create a clean and clear habitation for your favorite pets
- [Multifunction for Complete Cleaning]: 3 functions for various cleaning; Washing gravels with suction nozzle, changing water with hose, or filtrating waste out of aquarium with duckbill nozzle; Covers most of the cleaning requirements for aquarium
- [Adjustable Waterflow & Extendable Length]: Rotate outlet valve to freely adjust the water flow from 53GPH to 211GPH; Extendable tubes for conveniently combining to fit different sizes of aquarium
- [2 Filtration Cottons]: Biochemical cotton for cultivating nitrifier to remove harmful materials; Filter cotton for simply filtering out debris in the tank; Effectively improve the water quality for fishes
- [Safe to Use & Easy to Maintain]: Clamps to fixate UL certificated cord on the tube guarantees safety while operating in the tank; Complete detachable body for easy cleaning after use and also for save-space storage
- Manufacture: Yescom
- Product Dimensions: 2.95 x 41.34 x 21.65 inches; 3.05 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Yescom
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='3']
- Affordability [star rating='4.1']
Yescom Final Thoughts
"You'll thank me later!"You'll be shocked at the fine particles that come out! I decided that I'll keep the sand after all. Will never use ugly waste trapping gravel again! This is a nice color of sand and looks good under the light. This is the easiest sand and gravel I've ever cleaned. I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank. Plant tanks require high light levels.
Overall Score
4.0
(6 Points)
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5. SAKRETE | All-Natural Play Sand | 50 lb
User Ratings: 83
Sakrete 40100301 First Impressions
"Really good stuff."I thought it was soap, but it's not. Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water. Really nice appearance in the tank, looks very authentic. Cleaning it was easy and I just followed the directions on the bag. Come to find out the sand is somewhat dirty. Kind of sharp sand, not the soft smooth kind. Dumped sand in bucket and let water overflow get rid of the floating stuff.
- SAKRETE | All-Natural Play Sand | 50 lb
- Washed and screened, 100% natural sand
- Perfect for sandboxes
- Use for landscaping or litter boxes
- Can be used as traction or weight sand in the water
- Manufacture: Sakrete
- Part Number: 40100301
- Item Weight: 50 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 23 x 3.5 inches
- Batteries Required?: No
- Editor's Impressions Of The Sakrete 40100301
- Quality [star rating='5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
- Affordability [star rating='4.9']
Sakrete 40100301 Final Thoughts
"Just some dust."Almost like a sparkle, but not bright. Color in the pic looks pretty true to the real thing. But like everything else, you have to make choices and compromises. Good thing I'm not in a rush so it will have time to settle. And it is not recommended that you rinse it out. I added my snail and fish within about 12 hours and everyone is happy. Clear water, no chemical issues and makes the tank look sparkling clean.
Overall Score
4.8
(19 Points)
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6. Laifoo 50ft Aquarium Water Changer Gravel & Sand Cleaner Fish Tank Siphon Cleaning Tools
User Ratings: 69 5
Laifoo First Impressions
"My fish was undisturbed."We used regular tap water and water from our main tank. I didn't have fish yet and decided just to chance it. My goldfish seems much happier and will dig and siphon the sand. This is the easiest sand and gravel I've ever cleaned. 2 weeks later and my tank is still a little cloudy. This is a nice color of sand and looks good under the light. I used it in my fire bellied toad enclosure, it is cloudy but that's expected.
- Laifoo 50ft Aquarium Water Changer Gravel & Sand Cleaner Fish Tank Siphon Cleaning Tools
- ✮2-IN-1 FUNCTION: Convenient to siphon fish faeces, impurities, turbid water out of fish tank & refill clean water by switching connector.
- ✮50 Feet HOSE: Made from elastic clear plastic. Harmless to fishes & No peculiar smell. Makes it more durable and anti-kinking.
- ✮GRAVEL TUBE: Sinkable, with a filter screen inside. And appropriate suction force will not disturb fish or decor when it's working.
- ✮SIPHON BALL: All you need to do is to pinch it several times, water will flow out automatically. Without striking a blowing.
- ✮WARRANTY: 3 months after the date of purchase, we take care of all quality-related issues with a FREE replacement or refund. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our professional after-sale service.
- Manufacture: Laifoo
- Editor's Impressions Of The Laifoo
- Quality [star rating='4.1']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
Laifoo Final Thoughts
"Bottom line."If you have bright lights, algae will grow on this sand. Within the bag, you will find two small packets. If I remember correctly, it's normal for new sand to do this. A simple pass with a siphon hose removes most all of the waste. If you are slack on maintenance, pick a darker sand. Color in the pic looks pretty true to the real thing. If it clears up I'll try to remember to do an update review.
Overall Score
4.4
(668 Points)
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7. CaribSea Aquatics Super Naturals Aquarium Sand, 50-Pound, Moonlight Sand
User Ratings: 45
CaribSea Aquatics 008479008503 First Impressions
"Somewhat tricky to clean."This sand is almost exactly like the beach in Destin, FL. This could very well be the perfect substrate, except for one thing. Just cleaned the 5 lbs in a 5 gal bucket in the bath tub. Some people might have time to, but I do not. Just be smarter than me about it and you'll be very happy with the product. You probably need more if you are planning on planting live plants. Come to find out the sand is somewhat dirty.
- CaribSea Aquatics Super Naturals Aquarium Sand, 50-Pound, Moonlight Sand
- Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home
- ph neutral ; safe for all aquariums
- no dyes or paints used
- used in fresh and salt water systems
- made in the USA
- Manufacture: Deepwater Aquatics Distribution
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 7 x 14 inches; 1 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The CaribSea Aquatics 008479008503
- Quality [star rating='3']
- Value For Money [star rating='2.8']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
CaribSea Aquatics 008479008503 Final Thoughts
"Great substrate."The soft sand makes it easy to place plants without damaging them. It's as close to white sand as you can get! Some people might have time to, but I do not. Just be smarter than me about it and you'll be very happy with the product. The sand does look nice and comes to you clean, it'll only take a minute to wash. I did lots of research on the subject and decided to make the leap. My aquarium was so beautiful with this sand!
Overall Score
3.6
(4 Points)
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8. JZMYXA Aquarium Decorative Sands White Gravel Pebbles Fit for Aquariums Succulent Plants Terrarium L...
User Ratings: 54 6
JZMYXA First Impressions
"It cleans fairly well."It is beautiful and I'm thrilled with my purchase! My Corydoras are having a field day! I found that red cherry shrimp adore diatoms. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine. I used to use the bigger gravel, but wanted to change it up. My goldfish seems much happier and will dig and siphon the sand. I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank.
- JZMYXA Aquarium Decorative Sands White Gravel Pebbles Fit for Aquariums Succulent Plants Terrarium Landscape, 2 Pounds
- Made of 100% Natural Gravel Pebbles.
- Net weight 2 pounds. Size 0.24 inch-0.4 inch.
- Fit for Aquariums Terrarium Garden Flowerpot Glassware Vases Decoration.
- Non-toxic just like river gravels.
- Please wash them 5-6 times before use.
- Manufacture: JZMYXA
- Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.53 x 2.17 inches; 2.15 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The JZMYXA
- Quality [star rating='3.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4']
- Affordability [star rating='3.4']
JZMYXA Final Thoughts
"This is a nice size sand."But I have to give it to this sand. I toss the cloudy water into the streets instead. This sand is almost exactly like the beach in Destin, FL. It has cleared up but still a little cloudy. I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank. I was nervous about converting my freshwater tank substrate from gravel to sand. The water was clear by the next day.
Overall Score
4.1
(79 Points)
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9. Electric Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Battery Powered Fish Tank Siphon Water Change Cleaning Tool Sand Gr...
Pssopp First Impressions
"Bottom dwellers love it."Have a seat and shoot the water with force down into the sand. The filter doesn't agitate the sand either. My aquarium was so beautiful with this sand! It is beautiful and I'm thrilled with my purchase! The grain size will range from fine to medium. I bought the Torpedo Beach sand hoping for a pretty white sand and it was. I'm setting up another tank and this will be the substrate.
- Electric Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Battery Powered Fish Tank Siphon Water Change Cleaning Tool Sand Gravel Washing Filter with a Water Inlet Tube and Two Extension Tubes
- 【Keeping Clean Environment】Clean gravel, siphon the fish excrement and other debris by the filter mesh bag, then the clean water will permeate from the bag and flow into tank, also can drain out water through outlet pipe.
- 【Inner Mesh】The cleaning head with inner mesh reduces suction and prevents water plants or small fish from being sucked up with water. Keeping a clean and healthy environment of fish, turtle and other creatures.
- 【Batteries Powered】Powered by 2pcs "C" type batteries, with switch button to control on / off. Battery powered cleaner is easy to operate, press the button on the top, the water in the aquarium will automatically be pumped to change water through a hose.
- 【Adjustable Height】Comes with a water inlet tube and two extension tubes, so user can adjust the height according to fish tank size or the water level.
- 【Top Handle】Top handle part can be hung on the rim of fish tank, the cleaner helps to free your hands and clean the tank effortlessly.
- Manufacture: Pssopp
- Editor's Impressions Of The Pssopp
- Quality [star rating='3.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='2.7']
- Affordability [star rating='3.2']
Pssopp Final Thoughts
"I really like this sand."If you can keep your tank clean, this is perfect for you. 10 weeks in and I have four tanks going. But if you want actual fine sand might not be what your looking for. It looks really pretty and natural. I toss the cloudy water into the streets instead. I decided that I'll keep the sand after all. You probably need more if you are planning on planting live plants.
Overall Score
3.2
(3 Points)
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10. Aquarium Cleaner Fish Tank Clean Algae Scrapers Set 5 in 1, Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner Siphon Vacuum f...
User Ratings: 53 14
Aisamco First Impressions
"75 inches L by 8."You really can't go wrong buying this sand! I used about 9 lbs in my 5 gallon tank, since I wanted a deep substrate layer. Cleaning it was easy and I just followed the directions on the bag. There are two versions of the Crystal River Sand from Caribsea. The sand arrived dry, I'm still unclear if that's how it was supposed to arrive. I thought it was soap, but it's not. My aquarium was so beautiful with this sand!
- Aquarium Cleaner Fish Tank Clean Algae Scrapers Set 5 in 1, Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner Siphon Vacuum for Water Changing and Sand Cleaner, Algae Glass Cleaner Scrubber Floating Clean Brush
- Including: Fish Tank Clean Algae Scrapers Set 5 in 1, Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner Siphon Vacuum, Floating Clean Brush.
- Efficient aquarium cleaning solution: water changing and cleaning action can be easily accomplished with this tool kit, eliminating the need to purchase multiple tools separately.
- Aquarium Fish Tank Clean Algae Scrapers set 5 in 1 includes: fish net, gravel rake, scraping algae, fork and sponge brush, can be easily assembled and disassembled.
- Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner: with the siphon vacuum design, water changing and sand cleaning can be so easy.
- Floating Clean Brush: Let your hand free from the water of fish tank, strong magnetic block wipe the inside while the outside handle moving. Notice: Made for common glass fish tank. Not for acrylic and low iron glass.
- Manufacture: Aisamco
- Editor's Impressions Of The Aisamco
- Quality [star rating='3.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.2']
Aisamco Final Thoughts
"This sand is gorgeous!"You'll be shocked at the fine particles that come out! I still love it and maybe will return to it someday after my aquarium is settled in. The other comes packed pre-cultured with nitrifying bacteria. Will never use ugly waste trapping gravel again! The soft sand makes it easy to place plants without damaging them. I'm setting up another tank and this will be the substrate. It's easy to clean and I didn't have an issue to floating particles.
Overall Score
3.8
(52 Points)
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