how long can you keep this sand in bag before it kills the sand

Usually every bag comes with an expiration date , I assume the live bacteria will stay alive till that time keeping it at room temperature, when I placed my order of sand, mine had a expiration date for more than a year . So I'm sure they send you fresh packed sand. I completely recommend it.

what is special grade?

The title is confusing on this item as "Special Grade Reef" and "Fiji Pink" are two totally different types of sand. Both are nice but the Special Grade is a bit bigger, if you go to there website you can see the differencehttp://caribsea.com/pages_caribsea/page_product_aragalive.html

My ammonia didn't spike at all. live rock is in, did your ammonia spike with this sand?

This is supposed to cycle your tank instantly... if you have an ammonia spike then you need more live rock. The bacteria in this acts as a filter

Can it be used for fresh water

You can use this for freshwater but it will kill the bacteria, but the sand would be fine to use. the one drawback though is it is aragonite sand, so a lower ph it could dissolve some and add too much calcium in your water. For saltwater you actually want some calcium to dissolve for the corals, but i don't think extra calcium would hurt anything in freshwater.

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Carib Sea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Fiji Pink Sand

Carib Sea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Fiji Pink Sand

Product ID: 254556135

Details

Brand
Carib Sea
Liquid volume
16 Fluid
Item weight
9.07 kg
Item form
Granules
Target species
Fish

🌊Maintains optimal pH naturally

🦠Millions of beneficial bacteria/lb

⏱️Cycles aquarium days faster

Description

🌴 Transform your tank into a thriving reef paradise—faster, cleaner, naturally!

FINE GRAIN TEXTURE - Ideal for delicate aquatic species and smooth substrate layering.
EXOTIC REEF AESTHETIC - Bring the vibrant look of Fiji’s pink sands into your living space.
CHEMICAL FREE P H CONTROL - Maintain perfect pH without harmful additives or constant adjustments.
INSTANT AQUARIUM CYCLING - Kickstart your tank’s ecosystem with scientifically proven rapid cycling.
BIOLOGICAL BALANCE BOOSTER - Suppress nuisance algae and stabilize water chemistry effortlessly.

Carib Sea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Fiji Pink Sand is a premium aquarium substrate engineered with millions of beneficial bacteria per pound to accelerate the nitrogen cycle, reduce waste, and maintain stable pH levels without chemicals. Developed in collaboration with public aquariums, it offers a fine, natural pink sand aesthetic that enhances tank beauty while promoting a healthy aquatic environment.

Specifications

ASIN	B00025YVGC
ASIN	B00025YVGC
Age Range Description	1
Allergen Information	Buckwheat Free
Best Sellers Rank	#36,374 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #298 in Fish Medication & Health Supplies
Brand	Carib Sea
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,634)
Customer reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,634)
Date First Available	1 January 2024
Department	Unisex-Adult
Format	Granules
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item model number	00792
Manufacturer	Carib Sea
Product Dimensions	45.72 x 30.48 x 5.08 cm; 9.07 kg
Product Name	reef sand
Units	9072 Grams
Weight	20 Pounds

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