--- product_id: 12780437 title: "Rift Lake Sand for Aquarium, 20-Pound, Dry" brand: "african cichlid substrates" price: "S$198" currency: SGD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/12780437-rift-lake-sand-for-aquarium-20-pound-dry store_origin: SG region: Singapore --- # 20 lbs capacity pH balance Essential minerals Rift Lake Sand for Aquarium, 20-Pound, Dry **Brand:** african cichlid substrates **Price:** S$198 **Availability:** āŒ Out of Stock ## Summary > šŸŒŸ Dive into a healthier aquarium experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rift Lake Sand for Aquarium, 20-Pound, Dry by african cichlid substrates - **How much does it cost?** S$198 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/12780437-rift-lake-sand-for-aquarium-20-pound-dry) ## Best For - african cichlid substrates enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted african cichlid substrates brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - ā€¢ **Mineral Rich:** Infused with essential elements for vibrant aquatic life. - ā€¢ **pH Perfection:** Maintain optimal pH levels effortlessly. - ā€¢ **Nitrate Reduction:** Say goodbye to harmful nitrates for a healthier habitat. - ā€¢ **Buffering Brilliance:** Enhanced buffering capacity for stable water conditions. - ā€¢ **Transform Your Aquarium:** Elevate your aquatic environment with Rift Lake Sand! ## Overview Rift Lake Sand is a premium 20-pound dry substrate designed to enhance your aquarium's ecosystem by reducing harmful nitrates, maintaining proper pH levels, and providing essential inorganic elements for thriving aquatic life. ## Description African Cichlid Substrate Rift Lake Sand - Dry 20LBS(Grain size: 1.7 -2.5mm)Provides Rift Lake environment perfect for African Cichlid. Use them in your aquariums and ponds to make the floor bottom look great. It provides living space for beneficial microbes and anchoring for plants. It also helps with the filtering process of the water in your aquarium tank or pond by increasing the surface area available for nitrifying bacteria to colonize. ## Features - Reduces harmful nitrate - Maintains proper pH for the life of the aquarium - Provide enhanced buffering capacity - Provides essential inorganic elements such as strontium, cobalt, zinc and Molybdenum ## Images ![Rift Lake Sand for Aquarium, 20-Pound, Dry - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913L6Y4jLWL.jpg) ![Rift Lake Sand for Aquarium, 20-Pound, Dry - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91M3KI4SWWL.jpg) ![Rift Lake Sand for Aquarium, 20-Pound, Dry - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31B4lAD8pdL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: The shipping weight says 41.2 pounds. is the shipping weight wrong, or are they showing the price for two 20-lb. bags?** A: It's twenty pounds **Q: Iā€™m setting up a new 29gal as a grow out tank, needs resealed first but would this be good for my fry?** A: Absolutely! It is great for them and the water quality. And it's neat how they move it to make caves/hideouts for themselves. **Q: Is it enough for a 30 gal long tank** A: My son has a 100 gallon tank long I bought this for him because it was the least expensive I bought more than 1 bag and he had to buy more **Q: Can you use this in a freshwater tank** A: Yes - designed for freshwater fish that prefer relatively high PH and hardness such as African Cichlids. It should not be used with most other varieties of freshwater fish (e.g. South American Cichlids, Tetras) which prefer neutral to acidic and softer water. ## Customer Reviews ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Looks Awesome. *by L***E on November 1, 2016* This substrate looks great. I haven't checked the PH yet, but appearance wise this stuff is great. I have a 55 gal. tank and added 4 bags. I probably could've used 3, but I wanted to build up the back of the tank. ### ā­ā­ā­ ok *by D***N on August 26, 2019* a lot more white then the photo. still vary nice looking ### ā­ Blah *by A*** on November 16, 2016* Not solid black. It's black and grey with some white specks. First try just dumped in aquarium. Filled up. Cloudy as hell. So emptied aquarium. Rinsed rocks for 30 minutes. Redid aquarium. Still cloudy as hell. Some particles still floating to the top. Almost like tiny pieces of bark or something. Wasted the cash. Because this sucks.Owner of 6 aquariums. I know my stuff. Never again will I buy this --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - šŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** ā€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - šŸŒ **Shop Globally** ā€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - šŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** ā€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - šŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** ā€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - šŸ”’ **Secure Payments** ā€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ā­ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** ā€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sg/products/12780437-rift-lake-sand-for-aquarium-20-pound-dry](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/12780437-rift-lake-sand-for-aquarium-20-pound-dry) --- *Product available on Desertcart Singapore* *Store origin: SG* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*