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product_id: 84401635
title: "Caribsea African Cichlid Mix Sand, 50-Pound, Sahara Sand"
brand: "carib sea"
price: "₱47080"
currency: PHP
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/84401635-caribsea-african-cichlid-mix-sand-50-pound-sahara-sand
store_origin: PH
region: Philippines
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# Grain size reduces detritus buildup Stable pH buffering Authentic Rift Lake environment Caribsea African Cichlid Mix Sand, 50-Pound, Sahara Sand

**Brand:** carib sea
**Price:** ₱47080
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🏆 Elevate your aquarium game with Sahara Sand – where nature meets effortless elegance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Caribsea African Cichlid Mix Sand, 50-Pound, Sahara Sand by carib sea
- **How much does it cost?** ₱47080 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/84401635-caribsea-african-cichlid-mix-sand-50-pound-sahara-sand)

## 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

- • **Effortless pH Stability:** Naturally buffers water to maintain ideal pH, even in crowded or mature tanks.
- • **Proudly Made in the USA:** Quality you can trust, supporting local manufacturing and sustainability.
- • **Cleaner Tank, Happier Fish:** Optimized grain sizes minimize detritus accumulation for easier maintenance.
- • **Vibrant Fish Colors Unleashed:** Bold substrate tones enhance your cichlids’ natural, eye-catching hues.
- • **Create Stunning Rift Lake Vibes:** Recreate iconic African cichlid habitats with Sahara Sand’s authentic texture and color.

## Overview

CaribSea African Cichlid Mix Sahara Sand is a 50-pound premium substrate designed to authentically replicate African Rift Lake environments. It naturally buffers aquarium water to maintain stable pH levels, reducing maintenance in crowded or established tanks. The carefully selected grain sizes help prevent detritus buildup, promoting a cleaner habitat and enhancing the vibrant coloration of your cichlids. Made in the USA, this substrate is ideal for all life stages and supports a thriving, visually stunning aquatic ecosystem.

## Description

CaribSea' s African Cichlid substrates can help recreate a variety of environments. Rift Lake Authentic is a typical Mbuna setup while Sahara Sand is ideal for nesting feather fins. The original African Cichlid Mix is great in just about any application! The bold colors of all the Cichlid Mixes encourage the vibrant natural coloration of your fish. CaribSea' s Cichlid products naturally buffer for the life of the aquarium simplifying the process of matching water quality parameters to the Great Rift Lakes of Africa. African Cichlid Mixes also resist the downward drift of pH in long established or crowded systems. Seasoned hobbyists appreciate the ease of maintaining water quality as much as the beauty of these substrates.

Review: Best African Cichlid substrate I have found.
Review: It makes the look natural and it keeps the PH stable.

## Features

- CaribSea African Cichlid substrates can help recreate a variety of environments
- grain sizes reduce built up detritus
- African Cichlid Mixes also resist the downward drift of pH in long established or crowded systems
- made in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002APLFC |
| Batteries required | No |
| Colour | Sahara Sand |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (20) |
| Date First Available | 3 Nov. 2010 |
| Flavor | Other |
| Item Weight | 22.7 kg |
| Item model number | 00252 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pet Life Stage | All Life Stages |
| Product Dimensions | 60.96 x 17.78 x 40.64 cm; 22.68 kg |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | 50-Pound |

## Images

![Caribsea African Cichlid Mix Sand, 50-Pound, Sahara Sand - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Rv8UZhvkL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by V***N on 18 February 2018*

Best African Cichlid substrate I have found.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***7 on 12 August 2018*

It makes the look natural and it keeps the PH stable.

### ⭐ Review
*by J***. on 16 September 2017*

I got this sand 5 months ago, delayed posting this until I was sure something was wrong. I have had aquariums for many many years and have never had any problems. I decided to set up a Cichlid tank this time hence making this purchase. I got the sand and added it to the tank I already had a few fish in. With in a couple weeks they were all dead. I had my water tested and all tested perfect, even the PH being high which cichlids like. So because all was good, I got a few more cichlids. Within a week they were dead. They would go into hiding and never be seen again. I took my water to a different shop, all tested good again. Bought a few more fish, same thing, in less than a week they were dead. I did this a total of 4 times. 2 times at each shop, having the water tested every time before trying again. Being frustrated with what was happening and having NEVER had any issues in my many previous years, I decided the only thing that was different was this sand. So I tore down the tank and trashed the sand. I bought new from a local shop and set the tank up again. I have had fish in the tank for 3 weeks now and haven't lost one. So there had to be something toxin with this sand.

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*Store origin: PH*
*Last updated: 2026-03-10*