Aqua Natural Sahara Gold Sand 4.5kg – Natural Fine Aquarium Sand

Product Overview

Add a warm, natural glow to your aquarium with Aqua Natural Sahara Gold Sand 4.5kg. This fine-grade golden sand replicates the desert tones of the Sahara, making it ideal for biotope-style aquariums, aquascapes, and terrariums.

With soft, rounded particles and a clean finish, this sand is safe for bottom dwellers like corydoras and loaches, while also offering great contrast for plants and fish. It's triple-washed, inert, and non-toxic, ensuring a healthy and stable environment.

Features & Benefits

• Golden-toned natural sand for freshwater aquariums

• Fine grain size – perfect for delicate fish and planted tanks

• Triple-washed for clarity and minimal dust

• Soft and smooth – ideal for bottom-dwelling species

• 100% inert and pH-neutral – won’t affect water chemistry

• Available in 4.5kg eco-friendly bags

• Complements driftwood, stones, and live plants beautifully

 How to Use

Setup Tips

• Lightly rinse to remove any residual fine dust

• Spread evenly across the tank floor (2–3 cm depth ideal)

• Shape with tools for aquascaping before adding water

• Add hardscape and plants carefully

• Fill water slowly to prevent clouding or disturbance

Suitable For

• Planted and aquascaped aquariums

• Biotope-style freshwater tanks

• Shrimp, betta, corydoras, and loach setups

• Nano tanks and small community tanks

• Naturalistic reptile or amphibian habitats

FAQs

Will it affect my pH or water hardness?

No – Sahara Gold Sand is completely inert and pH-neutral.

 Is it safe for burrowing fish?

Yes – the smooth, fine grain makes it perfect for sand-sifting or burrowing fish.

Does it require a filter sock or sand cap?

No – it can be used as a stand-alone substrate or layered with soil for planted tanks.