ADA Colorado Sand 8Kg
- Produces a natural appearance
- The warm colour tone suits the aquatic plants perfectly
- Slight reddish colour goes very well with driftwood
R1119,00
1 in stock
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis.
ADA Colorado Sand
Warm reddish cosmetic sand — natural contrast & zero water impact
Product Overview
ADA Colorado Sand is part of ADA’s Cosmetic Sand line. It is a natural reddish / warm-toned sand intended for decorative use in planted aquaria and aquascapes. ADA describes it as a cosmetic sand that “does not affect water quality.”
It’s ideal when you want a soft, earthy foreground or accent layer that brings out the greenery of plants while staying water-neutral.
Key Features & Benefits
Chemically inert / neutral
Colorado Sand does not alter pH, hardness (GH/KH), or other water parameters — making it safe even in sensitive setups.
Natural warm color
The reddish-beige tones enhance contrast with green plants, wood, and rocks, giving a more natural, soft aesthetic.
Fine grain size
Grain size is less than 3 mm.
This helps it appear smooth and uniform without being overly fine.
Cosmetic / decorative flexibility
Because it’s a cosmetic sand, it’s especially useful as a top layer or foreground layer, accent path, or “riverbed” effect. It can also be used in Wabi-Kusa or shallow layouts.
Available in practical pack sizes
Offered in 2 kg and 8 kg packs.
Use & Application Guidelines
Pre-rinsing
Rinse thoroughly before use to remove dust and fine particles.
Layering / placement
Best used as a thin cap or decorative layer rather than the primary nutrient substrate.
Can be spread over darker soil or base layers to soften contrast or protect root tips during maintenance.
In very shallow tanks or Wabi-Kusa, Colorado Sand alone (thin) can serve as the visible substrate.
Avoid deep compaction
Because the grains are fine, very deep layers may compact. Stick to moderate thicknesses for stability.
Maintenance
Gentle vacuuming of surface debris is acceptable.
Avoid disturbing the bottom heavily — fine sands can shift or cloud easily.
Ideal Use Scenarios
- Foreground or accent zones in planted tanks
- Decorative “pathways” or riverbed layouts
- Tanks aiming for a soft, earthy aesthetic
- Shallow or nano aquariums and Wabi-Kusa setups
- In systems that require strict water neutrality (softwater, biotopes)
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RETURNS:
We don’t accept any returns on livestock. (PLANTS,AQUATIC, ANIMALS)
- Non-livestock items are returnable within 7 days upon purchasing. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable to cover ALL shipping fees. If items is faulty, a full refund or replacement will take place and shipping will be covered by Aqua Atlantis .
- Returns after 7 days will be subject to a handeling fee of 10% and the client will remain responsible for for shipping.
- Waranty claims: Items will be collected from the client or brought back to Aqua Atlantis and sent directly to the suppliers. If the item is found to be in working condition, the client will be liable for ALL shipping fees. If the item/product is faulty, a replacement unit will be sent to the client.
- We will not accept any returns on any products that are not to the buyers liking after 7 days of purchase.
- We reserve the right to cancel any order and refund the customer for whatever reason we see necessary.
PAYMENTS:
- By placing an order with Aqua Atlantis you agree to the following payment options: EFT , CASH/CARD ON COLLECTION, PAYMENT OPTIONS PROVIDED AT CHECKOUT.
SHIPPING:
- We only ship livestock and plants Monday – Wednesday. All other products can be shipped Monday – Friday. To ensure livestock does not sit in the couriers warehouse over the weekend.
- Please note that the couriers only operate Monday – Friday and do not operate over weekends.
Shipping Charges:
The Courier Guy (R120 – R500) – Depending on what you order. If there are additional shipping charges, this will be communicated to you after you have placed your order.
- We can Ship dry goods such as: hardscape, soils, gravels, nano tanks, filtration etc, using the locker to locker pudo service for only R80.
- Local Collections (cape town)- free.
- If you select courier at checkout that is not overnight/priority shipping for plants Aqua Atlantis will not be held liable for any losses that may occur.
- We will ONLY Ship aquaticanimals using the express Shipping method.
Please note: If the size and weight of your order exceeds the standard box shipping size extra courier fees will be communicated to you after you have placed your order. Due to the complexity of this it can not be calculated during checkout. The website will only calculate the minimum shipping Charge. This is company Policy.
Live Arrival Guarantee – First 24 Hours
We ship all our livestock using priority overnight delivery to give them the best chance of arriving healthy and happy. If the courier takes longer than 24 hours to deliver, we unfortunately can’t take responsibility for any losses. Our 24-hour live arrival guarantee kicks in the moment the courier picks up your parcel.
DOA GUARANTEE:
DOA Guarantee: If any livestock arrives deceased, please send us proof (photos/videos) within 1 hours of receiving your package, with the animals still in their original packaging.
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