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Rich Burgundy & Earth-Tone Sand for Planted Aquariums, Shrimp Setups & Terrariums
Controsand Pacifica is an ultra-fine natural sand substrate in deep burgundy, warm brown, and muted red tones, crafted to enhance planted aquarium landscapes and shrimp micro-habitats. Whether you're aquascaping a nature-style display, planting moss, or building a bioactive terrarium, this visually striking sand creates depth and contrast while supporting healthy root growth.
Natural Earth-Tone Palette: Deep burgundy with brown accents offers excellent visual depth and complements aquascaping hardscape elements.
Ultra-Fine Grain (0.4–0.9 mm): Smooth extra-fine texture supports foreground carpeting plants and shrimplets without risk of impaction.
Root Synergy: Light, porous texture encourages secure rooting and nutrient uptake—ideal for plant-heavy tanks.
Safe & Inert: pH-neutral, unfertilized substrate that won’t alter water chemistry—perfect for sensitive shrimp or plant species.
Multi-Use Substrate: Versatile in freshwater aquariums, terrariums, paludariums, or nano planted setups.
| Size | Coverage & Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 3 L | Ideal for nano tanks or planted setups up to 10 gal |
| 8 L | Suitable for 20–30 gallon tanks or expanded aquascapes |
Whether you're building a 3L foreground layer or covering the substrate of a mid-size aquarium, Controsand Pacifica offers clean color and planting support.
Rinse thoroughly before use to remove fine dust.
Spread evenly over a 1–2 inch base layer in your tank.
Pair with Controsand Mariana or Morocco for contrasting layers.
Supplement with root tabs or liquid fertilizers for demanding plant species.
Foreground planting in nature-style aquascapes
Shrimp and small fish tanks (e.g., Caridina, Neocaridina)
Mossy nano displays and moss wall installations
Paludarium or riparium bases with terrestrial and aquatic layers
Use Controsand Pacifica Extra Fine to anchor your planted display with color, functional rooting, and safe, inert substrate ideal for aquascapers, shrimp keepers, and terrarium builders alike.
