---
product_id: 230922131
title: "CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bahamas Oolite"
brand: "carib sea"
price: "€ 444.02"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Carib Sea"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/230922131-caribsea-arag-alive-20-pound-special-grade-reef-sand-bahamas
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
---

# Speeds up aquarium cycling time Pure aragonite, no harmful impurities 20,000 sq in bacterial surface area CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bahamas Oolite

**Brand:** carib sea
**Price:** € 444.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦠 Elevate your reef game with nature’s own live sand powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bahamas Oolite by carib sea
- **How much does it cost?** € 444.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/230922131-caribsea-arag-alive-20-pound-special-grade-reef-sand-bahamas)

## Best For

- carib sea enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted carib sea brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure & Pristine:** No silica, tar, or harmful organics—just clean, natural aragonite
- • **Ultra-Porous Surface:** 20,000 sq inches per cubic inch for optimal bacterial colonization
- • **Bahamas Oolite Authenticity:** Not beach collected—guaranteed impurity-free for a crystal-clear marine environment
- • **Turbocharged Aquarium Cycling:** Millions of live marine bacteria reduce setup time dramatically
- • **Ocean’s Essential Trace Elements:** Infused with molybdenum, barium, boron, selenium & more for reef vitality

## Overview

CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahamas Oolite Reef Sand is a 20-pound premium aragonite substrate enriched with millions of live marine bacteria, designed to accelerate aquarium cycling and maintain a healthy reef environment. With an ultra-porous structure providing 20,000 square inches of surface area per cubic inch, it supports robust bacterial colonization while delivering essential ocean trace elements. Free from silica, tar, and harmful organics, this non-beach collected sand ensures a pristine, natural habitat for marine life.

## Description

CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahama Oolite 20 Lb. Aragonite Reef Sand with Live Stabilized Marine Bacteria : Use alone, or to kick-start our dry aragonite! Arag-Alive has more surface area for bacterial porosity; approximately 20,000 square inches per cubic inch! Arag-Alive will dramatically reduce cycling time in new set-ups because it contains millions of heterotrophic, autotrophic, and chemolithotrophic bacteria. Lowest in phosphate and has no silica. Arag-Alive also provides molybdenum, barium, boron, selenium, beryllium, and other essential ocean trace elements. CaribSea Arag-Alive is not beach collected. This aragonite is not beach zone collected sands: contains no tar, harmful organics, or impurities.

Review: Beautiful, yes the power head blow it around a bit. But if you adjust them to a correct position its beautiful!!! Settles quickly! Speedy and great delivery. When needed I will get more :-)
Review: Lovely sand makes my aquarium look good and helps with cycling

## Features

- live sand for marine aquarium

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002APMCO |
| Brand | Carib Sea |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00008479007933 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 45.7 x 30.5 x 5.1 Centimeters |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Weight | 9 kg 70 g |
| Item model number | 793 |
| Liquid Volume | 20 Litres |
| Manufacturer | Pro-Motion Distributing - Direct |
| Net Quantity | 9463.52 Milliliters |
| Product Dimensions | 45.72 x 30.48 x 5.08 cm; 9.07 kg |
| UPC | 008479007933 716184521841 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Carib Sea
- **Liquid Volume:** 20 Litres
- **Item Weight:** 20 Pounds
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Target Species:** Turtle, Fish

## Images

![CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bahamas Oolite - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RquHtmKvL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***E on 23 February 2015*

Beautiful, yes the power head blow it around a bit. But if you adjust them to a correct position its beautiful!!! Settles quickly! Speedy and great delivery. When needed I will get more :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 14 March 2021*

Lovely sand makes my aquarium look good and helps with cycling

### ⭐ Review
*by F***X on 12 December 2012*

Even with a very gentle flow the sand gets swept around the tank or worse kicked up into the water column, turning the whole the whole tank milky white.

## Frequently Bought Together

- CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bahamas Oolite
- API SALTWATER MASTER TEST KIT 550-Test Saltwater Aquarium Water Test Kit

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*Product available on Desertcart Finland*
*Store origin: FI*
*Last updated: 2026-02-24*