Description
Very fine sandy soil for all aquarium types: substrate for fresh and saltwater aquariums as well as aqua-terrariums and terrariums.
Ideal for both freshwater and saltwater: its fine granulation and density prevents sludge and other waste materials from seeping in.
Prevents injuries of the mucous membrane: fine, round-shaped natural sand is gentle on sensitive barbels. Ideal for grubbing fish, such as armoured catfish and loaches.
Ideal for fish, invertebrates and plants: no unwanted pollutants released into the water.
Contents: 1 bag Sansibar Snow. Grain size: 0.1 – 0.6 mm. Not fully suitable for undergravel heating cables.
Product Information
| Ideal substrate: | The substrate is an important part of the aquarium components because a lot of animals dig in the ground to search for food., The plants also need a safe hold and have to absorb the food in the ground through their roots., Digging fish absolutely need a substrate which is not sharp-edged., Undergravel heating can only be recommended for medium-fine to coarse substrates because water circulation cannot really build up in very fine substrates. |
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| Use: | Rinse the substrate with tap water to remove any abrasion caused in transit. Put substrate on the nutrient substrate (JBL AquaBasis) to promote the plant growth (for vigorous growth about 6-8 cm)., Calculation formula, The right amount of substrate: length (cm) x width (cm) : 140 = kg substrate with 5 cm thickness. |
Faq
Are the substrates of the Sansibar range plastic-coated soils ?
> No, the substrates of the Sansibar range are not plastic-coated but pure natural products.
Should JBL Sansibar be washed before use inside the aquarium ?
> JBL Sansibar comes pre-cleaned. To wash out any abrasion caused in transit, we recommend rinsing JBL Sansibar before use in the aquarium. Please avoid unsettling the soil when filling in the water.
JBL Sansibar Snow for Bright, Clean Layouts
Sansibar Snow is the very fine, pale sand in the range, prized for the clean, bright look it gives reef-style and minimalist freshwater scapes. We often suggest it to customers who want fish colours to read vividly against a light bed, or who are building an open foreground in a nano tank. The very fine grain settles into a smooth, even surface that photographs well for those documenting their HDB or condo aquascapes.
A pale substrate does show debris more readily, so plan on slightly more frequent surface siphoning to keep it looking pristine. The grain is rounded and gentle, suiting Corydoras and other foragers, and being pH-neutral it leaves Singapore’s soft, mildly acidic treated water alone. It works for both freshwater and marine, making it versatile if you switch styles later.
Browse our wider substrate selection for darker alternatives, and read the sand comparison guide alongside the best substrate for plants to plan your layout.
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