Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Toopify Aquarium Sand

1. Toopify Aquarium Fish Tank Clean Tools, 6 in 1 Adjustable Cleaning Kit & Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner Si...

User Ratings: 52 5

Toopify First Impressions

"I have two Dojo Loaches."

Love the way it looks in my new aquarium. They keep the surface of my sand looking pretty and white. The item is as pictured and described. Not as thin as sand but works well for our musk turtle substrate. Come to find out the sand is somewhat dirty. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine. But that is also something to consider with all sands.

  • Toopify Aquarium Fish Tank Clean Tools, 6 in 1 Adjustable Cleaning Kit & Fish Tank Gravel Cleaner Siphon for Water Changing and Sand Cleaner
  • 6 in 1 CLEANING TOOLS: Aquarium cleaning tools including an aquarium net, a fish net, an algae scraper, a window sponge, a plant fork and a gravel rake.
  • AQUARIUM SIPHON: Help you save more time and be more efficient when cleaning your fish tank. Just squeeze the suction balloon softly so that the water can be suck up.
  • TELESCOPIC HANDLE: Special buckle design, stretching freely, tight and not to fall off. It can be adjustable from 3.15in to 14.2in, long enough to clean your aquarium fish tank clear without wetting your hands.
  • DURABLE ABS PLASTIC: It's made of sturdy ABS plastic for long-lasting use for many years without bending or breaking. It is a must have tool for all home aquariums.
  • EASY TO INSTALL AND USE: The aquarium cleaning kit is easy to assemble and disassemble, perfect for removing the dirty things from the bottom of your tank effectively.
  • Manufacture: Toopify
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Toopify
  • Quality [star rating='4.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.3']

Toopify Final Thoughts

"It is a very fine sand."

The light color is really pretty and makes it easy to spot various critters. Just be smarter than me about it and you'll be very happy with the product. This is a nice color of sand and looks good under the light. The item is as pictured and described. The sand causes bubbles to remain on top of the water too. The other comes packed pre-cultured with nitrifying bacteria. I'm setting up another tank and this will be the substrate.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(398 Points)

2. Fantasy Star Aquarium Background Easy to Apply and Remove Fish Tank Wallpaper Sticker Background Dec...

User Ratings: 62 20

Fantasy Star HZY0622Fantasy-TK-LEOBON-0563j First Impressions

"My fish was undisturbed."

This was a very nice sand and I enjoyed it very much! And it is not recommended that you rinse it out. We used regular tap water and water from our main tank. I decided that I'll keep the sand after all. Plants are easy to plant in it as well. A bit beige mixed with white, but the crystals are still very pretty. It helped the water clear up faster.

  • Fantasy Star Aquarium Background Easy to Apply and Remove Fish Tank Wallpaper Sticker Background Decoration
  • Made out of high quality PVC
  • Size: 75x30cm(29.5"x11.8")
  • High Defintion Images: With its vibrant colors and detailed HD images, it is sure to create a lifelike effect for your tank
  • Easy to Apply and Remove, Easy to Apply and Remove
  • Package Include: 1x Aquarium Background Sticker(Others Not Include)
  • Manufacture: Fantasy Star
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Fantasy Star HZY0622Fantasy-TK-LEOBON-0563j
  • Quality [star rating='3.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.1']

Fantasy Star HZY0622Fantasy-TK-LEOBON-0563j Final Thoughts

"There's been zero issues."

A bit beige mixed with white, but the crystals are still very pretty. I toss the cloudy water into the streets instead. Take my advice, which I got from someone else, and buy a mini gravel vacuum. Poured water in, ran the filter for a day. Very fine for sensitive bottom dwellers like Cory Cats. You really can't go wrong buying this sand! I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank.

Overall Score
3.8

[star rating="3.8"]
(16 Points)

3. Carib Sea ACS05820 Super Natural Moonlight Sand for Aquarium, 5-Pound

User Ratings: 75 4

Carib Sea 008479058201 First Impressions

"This sand is very fine."

If I remember correctly, it's normal for new sand to do this. Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water. I bought the Sunset Gold color and it is a beautiful sand. I love this substrate, I use it for my betta& goldfish tanks and it looks great. Used to have a dark substrate but decided to change to this. If you have bright lights, algae will grow on this sand. There are two versions of the Crystal River Sand from Caribsea.

  • Carib Sea ACS05820 Super Natural Moonlight Sand for Aquarium, 5-Pound
  • natural white creates great color contrasts
  • ph neutral ; used in salt and freshwater 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 008479058201
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.6']

Carib Sea 008479058201 Final Thoughts

"This sand looks great!"

And it is not recommended that you rinse it out. If you are starting a new tank, this is the one that I would recommend. Really nice appearance in the tank, looks very authentic. I'm setting up another tank and this will be the substrate. Some will leave the tank when you get rid of unwanted plants too. Bought this 50lbs bag for my 55g freshwater aquarium, boy is the white sand nice! I bought it primarily because I purchased five assassin snails and the love sand.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(577 Points)

4. J-star Aquarium Filter Fluidized Moving Bed Filter for Fish Tank Bubble Bio Media Filter with Air St...

User Ratings: 34

J-star First Impressions

"No complaints at all."

I thought it was soap, but it's not. Naturally, you will still want to start with hardy fish until the tank stabilizes. This is the ideal size, in my opinion, for most situations. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine. The light color is really pretty and makes it easy to spot various critters. Like I said earlier, it's like beach sand. I thought it was soap, but it's not.

  • J-star Aquarium Filter Fluidized Moving Bed Filter for Fish Tank Bubble Bio Media Filter with Air Stone and Sponge Filter
  • New V-1 bio filter media inside: various microorganisms and nitrifying bacteria can be attached to the surface. through continuous tumbling, the filter media collide with each other to let the dead bacteria fall off, and the new bacteria adhere to it, which plays a role in self-repair and regeneration of the filter material. No need to replace the filter material during usage period.
  • Dark Green Shell design, provides a good environment for the growth of nitrifying bacteria.with new V-1 bio filter media inside, keep your fish tank crystal clear and clean.
  • Comes with filter sponge at the bottom, traps large floating particles, air inlet connected with a air stone, great to oxygenate your tank.
  • Easy to set up: simply install an airline tube into the unit and turn on the air pump, comes with 4 suction cups, can be easily installed anywhere of the aquarium.
  • Suitable for shrimp tank, betta tank, breeding tank, fry tank, goldfish, guppies, baby fish or other fish.
  • Manufacture: J-star
  • Editor's Impressions Of The J-star
  • Quality [star rating='3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.5']

J-star Final Thoughts

"Bottom dwellers love it."

Good thing I'm not in a rush so it will have time to settle. Will never use ugly waste trapping gravel again! I didn't have fish yet and decided just to chance it. I never did get around to switching to gravel. I bought 80 lbs of this sand for my 75 gallon fish tank. It's easy to clean and I didn't have an issue to floating particles. The sand looks more natural and clean.

Overall Score
3.3

[star rating="3.3"]
(3 Points)

5. U.P. Aqua Shrimp Sand

User Ratings: 74 6

U.P. Aqua D-550 First Impressions

"Oh, and one other thing."

Half of the bag was more than enough for my aquarium. The item is as pictured and described. I unloaded it into a bucket and continued to rinse several times. I used this sand in my 30gallon and put it into a 6. I was nervous about converting my freshwater tank substrate from gravel to sand. All three are inert; therefore, they do not affect ph. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine.

  • U.P. Aqua Shrimp Sand
  • Small uniform grain sizes
  • Contains trace minerals vital for shrimps
  • Easy to maintain, great for breeding
  • The Package Weight Of The Product Is 4.4 Pounds
  • Manufacture: Sevenports, Inc
  • Editor's Impressions Of The U.P. Aqua D-550
  • Quality [star rating='4.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.5']

U.P. Aqua D-550 Final Thoughts

"I hope it goes away soon."

Almost like a sparkle, but not bright. It looks great and it's super quality. That is why I chose the Hydor Koralia Nano 240. Cleaning it was easy and I just followed the directions on the bag. I like the extra little packet of bio-magnet clarifier. You'll be shocked at the fine particles that come out! Just be smarter than me about it and you'll be very happy with the product.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(88 Points)

6. LONDAFISH Aquarium Air Stone Disk Tray Aquarium Oxygen Pump Sand Stone Bubble for Fish Tank High Tem...

User Ratings: 48 9

LONDAFISH First Impressions

"Make sure you rinse it."

The sand looks more natural and clean. But if you want actual fine sand might not be what your looking for. I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank. It looks great and it's super quality. The other comes packed pre-cultured with nitrifying bacteria. This could very well be the perfect substrate, except for one thing. The bag is small, but the quality of sand is good.

  • LONDAFISH Aquarium Air Stone Disk Tray Aquarium Oxygen Pump Sand Stone Bubble for Fish Tank High Temperature Sintered Gas Airstone Diffuser Plate
  • Durable: The bubble plate with high temperature made and the fine bubbles can increase oxygen levels, lower CO2 and raise PH, it also can be easily washed for re-use.
  • Strong Compatibility: Round fish tank bubble sand round disk fits for 4mm or 8mm inner diameter tube.
  • High Material: The airstone disk uses finely compressed material and the bubble is small and bubble is concentrated at one surface.
  • Adjustable Atmospheric plate:Adjustable bubbles, the smaller the volume, the smaller the bubbles. Weight enough to sink in the bottom, no need suction cups.
  • Application: Aquarium Air Stone ideal for freshwater, saltwater aquariums, hydroponic, or in aqua farms, aqua cultures.
  • Manufacture: LONDAFISH
  • Editor's Impressions Of The LONDAFISH
  • Quality [star rating='4.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.6']

LONDAFISH Final Thoughts

"RINSE VERY WELL!"

Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water. 2 weeks later and my tank is still a little cloudy. Plant tanks require high light levels. Just don't dump the water in the drain as its bad if sand is stuck in the drains! Have a seat and shoot the water with force down into the sand. All three are inert; therefore, they do not affect ph. Plants are easy to plant in it as well.

Overall Score
3.9

[star rating="3.9"]
(13 Points)

7. YOOTOP Aquarium Plastic Gravel Strainer Shovel Sand Scraper Clean Tool for Fish Tank or Terrarium Ta...

User Ratings: 59 8

YOOTOP First Impressions

"I couldn't be happier."

The item is as pictured and described. It's as close to white sand as you can get! Half of the bag was more than enough for my aquarium. This could very well be the perfect substrate, except for one thing. The sand looks more natural and clean. Within the bag, you will find two small packets. A bit more floated to the top, skimmed it off.

  • YOOTOP Aquarium Plastic Gravel Strainer Shovel Sand Scraper Clean Tool for Fish Tank or Terrarium Tank
  • PACKAGE - 1 x Aquarium Tank Fine Hole Gravel Strainer Shovel.
  • DESIGN - Hollow slats design and fast drainage, hanging buckle design for easy hanging.
  • MATERIAL - Gravel Shovel is made of plastic material, lightweight pratical and no harm to your aquarium residents.
  • FUNCTION - Sand Scraper is perfect for filtering sand and removing large waste items for quick disposal, or sifting dirt from fish tank gravel.
  • GUARANTEE - Contact us if you encounter any product problems. We will provide solutions or even refund services for products with quality problems.
  • Manufacture: Yootop
  • Editor's Impressions Of The YOOTOP
  • Quality [star rating='3.5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.1']

YOOTOP Final Thoughts

"Overall I'm a fan."

It looks great and it's super quality. This could very well be the perfect substrate, except for one thing. I toss the cloudy water into the streets instead. I'm probably only going to use this brand from now on. Very fine for sensitive bottom dwellers like Cory Cats. I never did get around to switching to gravel. I added my snail and fish within about 12 hours and everyone is happy.

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(31 Points)

8. Hermit Crab Sand Substrate

Carolina Biological Supply Company First Impressions

"More like micro gravel."

2 weeks later and my tank is still a little cloudy. Kind of sharp sand, not the soft smooth kind. I found that red cherry shrimp adore diatoms. It's what I did with the sand I had left over that I'm using in my smaller tank. I used to use the bigger gravel, but wanted to change it up. I used this sand in my 30gallon and put it into a 6. My aquarium was so beautiful with this sand!

  • Hermit Crab Sand Substrate
  • This sand substrate is perfect for your hermit crab habitat
  • Unlike the calcium carbonate "sand" often sold as hermit crab substrate, this premium blend of natural sand, coconut fiber, calcium carbonate, sea salt mix, and probiotics is the superior choice for healthy land hermit crabs
  • This mix won't cling to crabs and promotes natural digging and healthy molting
  • 6-lb bag.
  • Manufacture: Carolina Biological Supply Company
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Carolina Biological Supply Company
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.5']

Carolina Biological Supply Company Final Thoughts

"He digs holes."

I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank. But that is also something to consider with all sands. I used about 9 lbs in my 5 gallon tank, since I wanted a deep substrate layer. But like everything else, you have to make choices and compromises. If it clears up I'll try to remember to do an update review. Then swirled and dumped what didn't sink immediately. I used about 9 lbs in my 5 gallon tank, since I wanted a deep substrate layer.

Overall Score
5.0

[star rating="5"]
(5 Points)

9. Caribsea Arag-Alive Fiji Aquarium Sand, 10-Pound, Pink

User Ratings: 74 9

Carib Sea 008479017925 First Impressions

"They love it so far!"

For a Flounder tank, well, we will just have to see when they get here. This sand is almost exactly like the beach in Destin, FL. It looks really pretty and natural. My aquarium was so beautiful with this sand! Darker sand still grows algae, but hides it. I used about 9 lbs in my 5 gallon tank, since I wanted a deep substrate layer. It looks really pretty and natural.

  • Caribsea Arag-Alive Fiji Aquarium Sand, 10-Pound, Pink
  • You can now bring the world's most exotic reefs into your home with CaribSea Arag-Alive
  • It is developed from CaribSea cooperation with public aquariums and zoological parks, where authenticity is a must
  • Arag-Alive helps maintain a proper pH for the life of your aquarium without the constant addition of chemicals
  • Manufacture: Caribsea
  • Product Dimensions: 14 x 2 x 10 inches; 10 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Carib Sea 008479017925
  • Quality [star rating='4.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='4']

Carib Sea 008479017925 Final Thoughts

"Bottom dwellers love it."

Just be smarter than me about it and you'll be very happy with the product. Very fine for sensitive bottom dwellers like Cory Cats. It looks great and it's super quality. This could very well be the perfect substrate, except for one thing. This was a very nice sand and I enjoyed it very much! I bought the Torpedo Beach sand hoping for a pretty white sand and it was. This could very well be the perfect substrate, except for one thing.

Overall Score
4.4

[star rating="4.4"]
(35 Points)

10. Yescom AquaBasik Aquarium Gravel Rock Sand Cleaner for Small Fish Tank Siphon Vacuum Water Changer P...

User Ratings: 69

Yescom First Impressions

"The sand is nice."

I was nervous about converting my freshwater tank substrate from gravel to sand. Love the way it looks in my new aquarium. I used to use the bigger gravel, but wanted to change it up. If you are slack on maintenance, pick a darker sand. Dumped sand in bucket and let water overflow get rid of the floating stuff. It has cleared up but still a little cloudy. Come to find out the sand is somewhat dirty.

  • Yescom AquaBasik Aquarium Gravel Rock Sand Cleaner for Small Fish Tank Siphon Vacuum Water Changer Pump Filter
  • [Multifunctional Tool for Wide Application]: Aquarium vacuum cleaner for multifunctional use, changing water of fish tanks, cleaning gravel or siphon waste out of aquarium, suitable for 16" height small aquarium with 8 to 13 gallon water, to create a clean and clear habitation for your favorite pets
  • [Easy to Operate]: Water will automatically flow out by squeezing the siphon bulb several times
  • [Inlet Nozzle with Filter Net]: Prevents gravels and fishes from being sucked into hose, effectively clean up the underwater world
  • [Safe & Durable Material]: Made by ABS, perfect for using in water, BPA-free material guarantees no harmful effect on fishes
  • [Easy to Maintain]: Simple & Compact design for easy cleaning after use, save your time for precious moment with your adorable fishes
  • Manufacture: Yescom
  • Product Dimensions: 54.33 x 1.97 x 1.97 inches; 5.28 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Yescom
  • Quality [star rating='4.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Yescom Final Thoughts

"This sand looks great!"

The point is, discus and rams do not appreciate getting buffeted. Not as thin as sand but works well for our musk turtle substrate. If you have bright lights, algae will grow on this sand. Good thing I'm not in a rush so it will have time to settle. The filter doesn't agitate the sand either. Naturally, you will still want to start with hardy fish until the tank stabilizes. I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank.

Overall Score
4.4

[star rating="4.4"]
(4 Points)

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