Ultra Live Sand - Air Cargo
Ultra Live Sand - Air Cargo
Sustainably Harvested
Excellent Bio filtration
Fast and Fresh Delivery
Ultra Live Sand sold by the pound and ships air cargo in a TBS bucket.
TBS Live Sand contains beneficial bacteria. Many organisms not visible are found living within its layers. These microscopic and megascopic organisms are vital components for cycling a new tank. Natural bacteria help with denitrification, water clarity, ammonia break down, disposal of detritus and uneaten foods. These unseen life forms are of extreme importance for a healthy aquarium.
The grain size is conducive to deep sand beds due to the irregularity of shapes and sizes. It is an excellent choice for tanks with high flow, as it is not easily blown around like finer grained sand.
Jawfish, gobies and wrasses will appreciate TBS Live Sand’s texture when creating burrows for living and sleeping. Sand sifting starfish, nassarius and cerith snails will live under the sand. Long tentacle anemones will bury through it.
When cycling a NEW tank add Base Rock for maximum results.
•This product ships air freight.
•For smaller amounts of sand go to the TBS TREASURE CHEST SAND BOX.
*Minimum of 40 pounds per order
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Live Sand for Reef Aquariums. Can’t get more Live than this!
Sustainably Collected Live Sand
Not many vendors offer diver collected sand. Why? Because collecting it is hard work.
We harvest live sand by hand on the ocean bottom where the current is flowing and tides a changing. This is a tedious job but well worth the effort. Our Live Sand is so full of goodies that it is literally harvested amongst flounders. Yes, flounders are very interested in sand collection.
TBS live sand is transported in natural sea water to the Icehouse. Once in the holding system the sand is kept in medium flow with moderate lighting. A couple giant hermit crabs patrol the sandy surface keeping it aerated.
Ocean harvested live sand is a big seller and moves quickly, so expect only the freshest grains in your order.
The recommended amount of live sand in a marine aquarium is 1 pound per gallon. This provides about an inch of depth.
Care for Hand Harvested Live Sand
- Basic care – Is provided by a clean-up crew of critters. Hermits, snails, starfish, cucumbers and shrimps will scavenge through it, scuttle across it and burrow in. This helps aerate the sand and move detritus out. Occasional vacuuming of small sections will keep detritus laden areas fresh.
- Functioning Aquarium Required– TBS Live Sand will arrive in seawater, carefully bagged, and held in an insulated box. This is a perishable product and requires life support provided by a working aquarium.
- Flow – Live Sand was harvested from a lease site many miles out in the Gulf of Mexico, where the water is flowing, and tides are changing. We recommend good water flow.
- Water Quality – Reverse Osmosis De-Ionized water is vital for your marine inhabitants. Use it to top-off evaporated water and use it when making your own saltwater at specific gravity 1.024-1.026.
- Harvesting & Shipping are Weather Dependent- We make every attempt to collect and ship weekly, but sometimes mother nature says No.
- Shipper Abuse or Customer Neglect- We do our best to package securely in the event of box abuse in the hands of carriers. Contact us immediately with concerns regarding box damage. We also do our best to coordinate with customer’s airport pick-ups and rely on you to be available for Treasure Chest deliveries. We are not responsible for orders left at the destination air cargo hub or left outside your door for hours.
Examples of the Live Critters Found on our Live Sand and Rock
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Dwarf Octopus
Lotto Winner! Set up a species-specific tank ASAP.
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Gorilla Crab
Sump it or Puffer snack
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Zebra Goby
Friendly Freebie
How Shipping Works
Place Order
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It all starts with a great product, TBS Live Rock. We go to great lengths to provide you with the freshest products. Very alive from the ocean floor to your door. Peruse the website and place an order. We will personally reach out to you within 48 hours.
PAYMENT
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Secure your order via PayPal or Venmo. Confirm your aquarium is functioning and it is ready to provide life support. Good communication is vital for both of us. We prefer email because it provides a detailed record so we’re on the same page before the anchor drops
SCHEDULE DELIVERY
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After your order is received, we will reach out with a detailed questionnaire to learn about your tank and schedule the date. Air cargo orders are ready for pickup on Mondays, UPS orders arrive to your door on Tuesdays and Saturday tends to be best for local pick up.
TRACKING INFORMATION
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Tracking information is sent via email AFTER boxes have been checked in at Tampa International Airport or Treasure Chests personally delivered to the Tampa UPS Hub. It is your responsibility to pick up boxes from the airport and to be home for UPS delivery.
Shipping
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WooHoo, it is the BIG day! Are you ready to get your hands wet? Is your aquarium prepared to sustain life? Put on some gloves and crack open the box. Smell fresh ocean harvested products handled and packaged with great care. It is an honor to provide natural products sustainably harvested to benefit the health of your marine system.
