{"product_id":"imperial-red-sand","title":"Imperial Red Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003eImperial Red Sand No. 1 is a highly popular, fine-grained natural aquatic substrate known for its rich, warm reddish-brown tones. It is widely used by aquascapers to create stunning, natural-looking riverbeds, paths, or tropical environments while beautifully contrasting against green aquatic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Benefits \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine Grain Size: Typically graded around 0.5mm to 1.5mm, making it smooth and perfectly safe for bottom-dwelling or sand-sifting fish like Corydoras, Cichlids, and Loaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Parameter Inert: It is purely natural and generally does not alter water pH or hardness, making it suitable for both freshwater and saltwater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourages Bio-Filtration: The fine grains offer a massive surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonize, which helps break down waste and keep your water chemistry stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetic Appeal: Gives a distinct, premium South American rainforest or desert riverbed appearance to your tank layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Usage Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse Thoroughly: Natural red sand contains fine dust particles. Wash it 6 to 7 times in a bucket under running water before adding it to your tank to prevent water cloudiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted Tank Layering: Sand itself does not contain nutrients. If you plan to grow heavy-rooting plants, cap this red sand over a specialized aqua soil or use root fertilizer tabs underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid Deep Compaction: Try to keep the sand bed thickness around 3–5 cm to prevent anaerobic (oxygen-starved) pockets from developing over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"No. 1","offer_id":53421965181225,"sku":null,"price":5.2,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 2","offer_id":53421965213993,"sku":null,"price":5.2,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260812_132400_0000.png?v=1786527377","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/imperial-red-sand","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}