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Fishkeeper Premium Aquatic Sand "Slate"
Elevate your aquarium with our Premium Aquatic Sand – the perfect foundation for a captivating and thriving aquarium. Fishkeeper Aquarium Premium Sand is extremely fine, making it perfect for all types of catfish, loaches, fish that dig, and other bottom-dwelling species without any risk of damage to sensitive barbels or mouthparts. It is also the perfect substrate for aquascaping as the substrate forms an ideal covering to trap nutrients of any planting medium underneath, as well as allowing good root support.
Key Features:
Natural Aesthetics: Immerse your aquarium in the beauty of nature with our premium aquatic sand. Its fine, uniform grains create a visually stunning and natural-looking substrate, bringing out the vibrant colors of your fish and plants.
Fish-Friendly Composition: Formulated with the well-being of your aquatic friends in mind, our sand is free from harmful chemicals and additives. It provides a soft and comfortable surface for bottom-dwelling fish and promotes natural behaviors.
pH Neutral: Maintain a stable and healthy aquatic ecosystem with our pH-neutral sand. It won't alter the water chemistry, ensuring a safe and comfortable habitat for your fish and plants.
Easy to Clean: The non-compacting nature of our premium sand allows debris to settle on the surface, making it easy to clean with a gentle siphon. This ensures a pristine and clear aquarium environment.
How to Add to Your Aquarium:
Rinse Thoroughly: Before adding the sand to your aquarium, rinse it thoroughly to remove any excess dust or particles. This helps prevent cloudiness in the water once it's added.
Create a Substrate Slope: For a visually appealing layout, create a gentle slope with the sand, mimicking the natural contours of underwater landscapes. This also aids in water circulation and nutrient distribution.
Carefully Add Water: When adding water to the aquarium after placing the sand, do so gently to prevent disturbing the substrate. Pour water over a dish or use a diffuser to minimize disruption.
Monitor Water Parameters: Keep an eye on water parameters such as pH, ammonia, and nitrate levels, especially during the initial phase. Regular water testing and adjustments will ensure a stable and healthy environment for your aquatic inhabitants.
Maintenance Tips:
Siphon Debris: Use a gentle siphon to remove debris from the sand surface during regular water changes. This prevents the accumulation of waste and maintains water clarity.
Aerate the Substrate: Periodically stir the sand to prevent anaerobic pockets from forming. This encourages beneficial bacteria to thrive, promoting a balanced and thriving aquarium ecosystem.
Check and Adjust pH: Regularly monitor the pH levels of your aquarium water and make adjustments if necessary. This ensures a stable and optimal environment for your fish and plants.
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Delivery
Delivery costs for your order will be calculated during the checkout process based on your delivery address and the contents of your basket. You will only pay one delivery charge for your order. Express delivery is FREE for online orders OVER £39 unless any of the points below become a factor.
- Some large items like aquariums, ponds and pond liners will have an additional charge of £45.00 to help offset the cost of a pallet delivery.
- Orders containing a physical gift card will have an additional charge of £2.45 to cover the cost of materials and delivery (digital gift cards are a free alternative).
- Orders to highlands, islands and Northern Ireland may incur an additional delivery charge displayed at checkout this is based on the postal code provided. DPD provides a list of postal codes which have additional surcharges. Some of these post codes may also take 2 working days to arrive, even on express. Pallet deliveries cannot be sent to these post codes.
We only ship to the UK and cannot ship internationally.
We aim to dispatch items that are currently in stock on the same working day if they are ordered before 2.45 pm (excluding Bank Holidays). Orders after 3pm will be dispatched the following working day, unless it fits any of the below criteria:
- Orders containing live plants will take up to 2 weeks to arrive. We take a week's worth of customer orders and then inform the plant farms of the specific quantities we need to fulfil that week's order to avoid wastage.
- Pallet orders containing large items like big aquariums will take additional time to arrive as they are sent by a third party. These orders will NOT be dispatched until we have been in touch to arrange a delivery date, this is to ensure someone is available at your address to sign for the delivery. Deliveries will generally be delivered ‘curb side’ within the terms of the agreement we have with our couriers so you will need to make arrangements to transfer larger items into your home yourself. Unfortunately, our drivers are not insured to transfer the aquarium into your home.
- Physical gift cards and items from the gift shop (such as clothes, towels etc) are sent with 1st Class Royal Mail. Delivery usually takes 1-2 working days, though in rare cases and orders placed closer to public holidays (Christmas, Father’s day, Mother’s day etc.) may be longer.
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase online from our website, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, for up to 21 days from the date you purchased it.
We strongly suggest signing up for an account with fishkeeper.co.uk as this will allow for some additional returns options like return to your local store.
If you checkout as a guest you will need to return the product to Maidenhead Aquatics, PO Box 619, Egham, Surrey, TW20 2BS, please package the order (along with a packing slip or a note including your name, address and order number).
Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property. If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we may be unable to assist with replacements. We recommend refusing a damaged delivery, this is the fastest resolution.
Our full terms and conditions can be found here. When you place an order with us online you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.
For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
Please note: online orders placed after 3pm on Friday 22nd December will not be dispatched until the New Year. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here