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Aqua Natural Galaxy Sand Bio-Substrate 5lb for Aquariums, Sand seeded with Start up bio-Active nitrifying Bacteria

Description:

  • Seeded with bio-active live nitrifying bacteria
  • Cycles aquarium instantly
  • Contains bio activated live nitrifying bacteria
  • Great for aquatic plants

  • All Aqua Natural gravel or substrates are 100% natural, sustainably sourced, triple washed and kiln dried. Our meticulously graded gravels and sands are the perfect natural substrates for any aquarium including planted tanks. Our high quality products create natural beauty combined with large surface areas for beneficial bacteria colonies and easy cleaning. Contains bio activated live nitrifying bacteria to either use as a primary substrate or mix with substrate for a healthy aquarium. Contains a patented blend of live nitrosomas and nitrobacter bacteria which break down and convert harmful ammonia, into nitrates.

    Reviews:

    5.0 out of 5 stars Loveee!

    S.S. · December 5, 2025

    I have used this in every single tank I own, betta, corydora, pleco, shrimp and loaches. They all love it! It helps the cycle process and helps keep plants nice and healthy. Kudos for the glittery specks that look beautiful under the lights

    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice sand for shrimp

    J. · December 12, 2025

    Nice black color, shrimp look good with it. Supposedly bioactive and doesn't need to be cleaned, if put down properly had no water clouding, don't know how bioactive it is as I had other things in the tank to seed it as well. Feels like its soft enough for other bottom dwellers.

    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps plants buried

    A.W. · November 4, 2025

    Love the color! It looks great! It is also a great consistency and made my plants stay in place, unlike the gravel on its own. Hoping this will help my plants come back to life. It was a bit murky right after adding water, but it was back to normal within a couple of hours. I used it in my 10 gallon tank, it covered the whole bottom and then I layered my gravel on top

    5.0 out of 5 stars Superior product - CLEARED my aquarium water within days

    J.C. · October 4, 2025

    My aquarium has 12 goldfish ( fancy ) and a few pleco's. I have a very nice filter, but I could not get the water to clear up. Read about this product and within a few days, this substrate made a massive change - clearing up the cloudy-ness and now it is crystal clear. Buying a second because I LOVE the look of solid black substrate.

    4.0 out of 5 stars Not a fan

    A.C. · May 31, 2024

    I'll be honest I was not a fan of this substrate. I normally use a more gravel style live substrate for our plants so I may be biased but this product was not as easy to work with. When I decided to start a second tank I decided to try a different type of substrate for comparison.It vacuums fairly well and the plants didn't seem to mind it. However none of the fish seemed to thrive on it and I was constantly struggling with the parameters in this tank. After losing even some very sturdy fish and all the shrimp I decided to start over without this substrate. The fish seem to be doing much better now and they seem more active. The water parameters are also more stable. I'm honestly not sure if it is the substrate's fault but I did not want to risk it. I will say it is a nice deep black color and the plants (anacharis, anubias, java fern, and java moss) really did seem to grow very well in it, and the pothos cuttings over this tank grew insanely fast and had roots trying to grow down into the substrate. But none of the fish were very active. Healthy adult fish were dropping dead, and the filter was constantly full of black silt.

    5.0 out of 5 stars Works as Described

    J. · December 5, 2025

    Nice color and sparkle too it, not cloudy at all for me, and plants seem to be doing well!

    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great

    B. · December 16, 2025

    Absolutely in love! Its got a little sparkle to it! Definitely will be buying more

    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice substrate

    C. · September 5, 2025

    Great product. I've never used it before, but I really like how fine it is and the look of it.

    Great size for my little tank

    S.B. · June 22, 2025

    great colouring

    Excellent substrate

    S.B. · September 1, 2025

    I used this in my 2G nano tank. It was cloudy at first, but was cleared up in less than 24 hours. The black substrate has a sparkle to it and highlights my bloody mary shrimp and chili rasboras.

    Calidad

    N.M. · November 2, 2025

    Es un muy buen producto para un ciclado perfecto, y mantener parámetros adecuados. No es sustrato para plantas, no es para filtraciones. Es bacteria en modo sustrato

    Great product!

    A.C. · November 21, 2025

    Bought 5 bags for a 30 gallon tank, probly should bought 1 more for 2 - 3inch of coverage on the bottom. But other then my own mistake great cost, looks good and didn't cloud the water too much. Good product and good price.

    Great product

    F. · January 26, 2025

    Awesome stuff, looks great and the corys love it, no issues and cleared within a day. Recommend.

    Aqua Natural Galaxy Sand Bio-Substrate 5lb for Aquariums, Sand seeded with Start up bio-Active nitrifying Bacteria

    Product ID: UO094DSMZZY
    Condition: New

    4.6

    (1,182 ratings)

    AED13485

    Price includes VAT & Import Duties
    Availability: In Stock

    Quantity:

    |

    Order today to get by 7-14 business days

    Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

    Returns & Warranty policies

    Imported From: United States

    At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

    BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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    Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

    BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

    All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

    All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

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    Aqua Natural Galaxy Sand Bio-Substrate 5lb for Aquariums, Sand seeded with Start up bio-Active nitrifying Bacteria

    Product ID: UO094DSMZZY
    Condition: New

    4.6

    (1,182 ratings)
    Aqua Natural Galaxy Sand Bio-Substrate 5lb for Aquariums, Sand seeded with Start up bio-Active nitrifying Bacteria-0

    AED13485

    Price includes VAT & Import Duties
    Availability: In Stock

    Quantity:

    |

    Order today to get by 7-14 business days

    Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.

    Returns & Warranty policies

    Imported From: United States

    At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.

    BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

    Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.

    If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.

    Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.

    All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.

    While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.

    Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.

    BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.

    All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.

    All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.

    Description:

  • Seeded with bio-active live nitrifying bacteria
  • Cycles aquarium instantly
  • Contains bio activated live nitrifying bacteria
  • Great for aquatic plants

  • All Aqua Natural gravel or substrates are 100% natural, sustainably sourced, triple washed and kiln dried. Our meticulously graded gravels and sands are the perfect natural substrates for any aquarium including planted tanks. Our high quality products create natural beauty combined with large surface areas for beneficial bacteria colonies and easy cleaning. Contains bio activated live nitrifying bacteria to either use as a primary substrate or mix with substrate for a healthy aquarium. Contains a patented blend of live nitrosomas and nitrobacter bacteria which break down and convert harmful ammonia, into nitrates.

    Reviews:

    5.0 out of 5 stars Loveee!

    S.S. · December 5, 2025

    I have used this in every single tank I own, betta, corydora, pleco, shrimp and loaches. They all love it! It helps the cycle process and helps keep plants nice and healthy. Kudos for the glittery specks that look beautiful under the lights

    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice sand for shrimp

    J. · December 12, 2025

    Nice black color, shrimp look good with it. Supposedly bioactive and doesn't need to be cleaned, if put down properly had no water clouding, don't know how bioactive it is as I had other things in the tank to seed it as well. Feels like its soft enough for other bottom dwellers.

    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps plants buried

    A.W. · November 4, 2025

    Love the color! It looks great! It is also a great consistency and made my plants stay in place, unlike the gravel on its own. Hoping this will help my plants come back to life. It was a bit murky right after adding water, but it was back to normal within a couple of hours. I used it in my 10 gallon tank, it covered the whole bottom and then I layered my gravel on top

    5.0 out of 5 stars Superior product - CLEARED my aquarium water within days

    J.C. · October 4, 2025

    My aquarium has 12 goldfish ( fancy ) and a few pleco's. I have a very nice filter, but I could not get the water to clear up. Read about this product and within a few days, this substrate made a massive change - clearing up the cloudy-ness and now it is crystal clear. Buying a second because I LOVE the look of solid black substrate.

    4.0 out of 5 stars Not a fan

    A.C. · May 31, 2024

    I'll be honest I was not a fan of this substrate. I normally use a more gravel style live substrate for our plants so I may be biased but this product was not as easy to work with. When I decided to start a second tank I decided to try a different type of substrate for comparison.It vacuums fairly well and the plants didn't seem to mind it. However none of the fish seemed to thrive on it and I was constantly struggling with the parameters in this tank. After losing even some very sturdy fish and all the shrimp I decided to start over without this substrate. The fish seem to be doing much better now and they seem more active. The water parameters are also more stable. I'm honestly not sure if it is the substrate's fault but I did not want to risk it. I will say it is a nice deep black color and the plants (anacharis, anubias, java fern, and java moss) really did seem to grow very well in it, and the pothos cuttings over this tank grew insanely fast and had roots trying to grow down into the substrate. But none of the fish were very active. Healthy adult fish were dropping dead, and the filter was constantly full of black silt.

    5.0 out of 5 stars Works as Described

    J. · December 5, 2025

    Nice color and sparkle too it, not cloudy at all for me, and plants seem to be doing well!

    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great

    B. · December 16, 2025

    Absolutely in love! Its got a little sparkle to it! Definitely will be buying more

    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice substrate

    C. · September 5, 2025

    Great product. I've never used it before, but I really like how fine it is and the look of it.

    Great size for my little tank

    S.B. · June 22, 2025

    great colouring

    Excellent substrate

    S.B. · September 1, 2025

    I used this in my 2G nano tank. It was cloudy at first, but was cleared up in less than 24 hours. The black substrate has a sparkle to it and highlights my bloody mary shrimp and chili rasboras.

    Calidad

    N.M. · November 2, 2025

    Es un muy buen producto para un ciclado perfecto, y mantener parámetros adecuados. No es sustrato para plantas, no es para filtraciones. Es bacteria en modo sustrato

    Great product!

    A.C. · November 21, 2025

    Bought 5 bags for a 30 gallon tank, probly should bought 1 more for 2 - 3inch of coverage on the bottom. But other then my own mistake great cost, looks good and didn't cloud the water too much. Good product and good price.

    Great product

    F. · January 26, 2025

    Awesome stuff, looks great and the corys love it, no issues and cleared within a day. Recommend.

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