{"product_id":"ecoreef-cemala-coral-substrate","title":"TMC EcoReef Cemala Coral Substrate - Fine","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9487aacc9d25f366-31\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-63 citation-end-63\"\u003eThe EcoReef Cemala Coral Substrate - Fine is a premium, eco-friendly aquarium bed material responsibly sourced from long-buried fossilized coral reefs.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\"\u003eDesigned to replicate a natural ocean floor, this fine-grade substrate provides an exceptional foundation for marine, reef, and high-pH freshwater setups while actively assisting with water chemistry stability.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9487aacc9d25f366-32\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\"\u003eEcoReef Cemala Coral Substrate - Fine delivers a pristine, natural aesthetic while supporting a biologically active ecosystem.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Its smooth, fine-grained texture is safe for bottom-dwelling marine organisms and provides an optimal surface area for beneficial nitrifying bacteria. \u003cspan class=\"citation-60 citation-end-60\"\u003eBeginners will appreciate its natural buffering capacity, which helps maintain stable alkaline pH levels required by marine fish, invertebrates, and hard corals.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponsibly sourced fossilized coral reef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarine aquariums, reef tanks, and African cichlid\/high-pH freshwater setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuffering Capacity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally buffers and helps stabilize pH and carbonate hardness (KH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiological Impact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent surface colonization for beneficial filtration bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLivestock Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe for sand-sifting gobies, wrasses, and bottom-dwelling invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSustainability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable alternative to harvesting modern live coral reefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9487aacc9d25f366-33\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Preparation \u0026amp; Rinsing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9487aacc9d25f366-33\"\u003eBefore introducing the substrate into your aquarium, place the sand in a clean bucket and rinse it thoroughly with fresh water until the runoff runs clear. \u003cspan class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\"\u003eThis removes any fine residual dust from transport, ensuring your tank water remains crystal clear upon initial fill.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Aquascaping \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistribute the substrate evenly across the bottom of the aquarium to a recommended depth of 1 to 2 inches (depending on your layout and livestock needs). The fine texture allows sand-sifting marine animals to filter through it naturally without damaging their delicate tissue, while also giving a polished look to miniature and large-scale reef layouts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Water Chemistry \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this substrate is composed of natural calcium carbonate, it actively helps buffer your water parameters against sudden drops in pH. For routine maintenance, gently vacuum the surface during water changes using a siphon adjusted to stay just above the sand line to prevent pulling the fine grains away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Marine Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57144522801492,"sku":"1452","price":29.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/EcoReefCemalaCoralSubstrate_d05ca147-1db7-4ebc-9c62-5db897764b0c.webp?v=1789413781","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/ecoreef-cemala-coral-substrate","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}