UNS Controsand - Maui
Product Overview
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tank or freshwater aquarium a finished, professional look. Maui is a black cosmetic sand in cool-toned hues that make lighter driftwood, pale stone, and vibrant green plants pop, while letting colorful dwarf shrimp and bottom dwellers steal the spotlight. In addition, its coloration makes it a good pick for separating planted zones from open display areas or used with lighter aquarium gravel or sands to create clean pathways.
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Key Features & Benefits
- Fine 0.4mm to 0.9mm granule sizing creates a uniform black substrate bed ideal for foreground pathways and dark layouts.
- Cool dark palette brings out maximum visual vibrancy in colorful shrimp, bottom-dwelling fish, and bright aquatic foliage.
- Natural decorative geological composition safe for aquariums, terrariums, and creative paludarium displays.
Usage & Application Guidelines
- Distribute the granules evenly across foreground areas, dark pathways, or dedicated detail zones.
- Pour water gently over a plate or plastic barrier during filling to avoid disturbing your hardscape arrangement.
- Pair with root tabs or layer over aquarium soil when planting heavy root-feeding species in sand zones.
- Note that Maui sand contains natural minerals that may slightly increase water hardness parameters.
Quick Facts & Specifications
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Granule Size Comparison
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maui Fine Sand (0.4–0.9 mm) |
Ideal Application & Plants: Dark contrast scapes, foreground pathways, shrimp tanks & detail accents Key Advantage: Deep black tone highlights livestock and hardscape colors while fine granules protect sensitive barbels |
Substrate Volume & Tank Sizing Guide
| Bag Size | Recommended Tank Setup | Estimated Bed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Liters | ~9 Gallons / 34 Liters (e.g., UNS 45U Standard Tank) | ~1 to 1.5 inch accent depth |
| 8 Liters | ~20 Gallons / 75 Liters (e.g., UNS 60U Standard Tank) | ~1.5 to 2 inch full bed coverage |