Description
Product Overview
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tank or freshwater aquarium a finished, professional look. Morocco brings a distinctive warmth to the collection with its fine-grain blend of rich burgundy, earthy brown, and vibrant red tones. If you’ve been looking for a lighter, brighter alternative to UNS Controsand Pacifica, Morocco delivers that same sun-soaked canyon feel with softer colors. It’s a dream for styling desert-style aquascapes, framing warm stone paths, or creating a fiery foreground zone that makes green carpeting plants pop. It also provides a soft, snag-free sifting bed for Corydoras barbels, kuhli loaches, and dwarf shrimp.
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Key Features & Benefits
Fine 0.4mm to 0.9mm granule sizing creates a smooth sand bed ideal for detail pathways and foreground beaches.
Rich red, burgundy, and warm earth-tone palette adds vibrant aesthetic depth to desert, canyon, and biotope scapes.
Natural decorative geological composition safe for aquariums, terrariums, and creative paludarium displays.
Pairs effortlessly with hardscape materials like petrified wood, sandstone, or dark volcanic rock.
Usage & Application Guidelines
Distribute the granules evenly across foreground zones, canyon pathways, or detail transition areas.
Pour water gently over a plate or plastic barrier during filling to avoid disturbing your hardscape arrangement.
Pair with root tabs or layer over active soil when planting heavy root-feeding species along sand borders.
Quick Facts & Specifications
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Granule Size Comparison
Attribute
Specification
Morocco Fine Sand (0.4–0.9 mm)
Ideal Application & Plants: Desert & canyon scapes, warm foreground paths, Corydoras tanks & terracotta accents
Key Advantage: Light burgundy-red palette provides sun-baked warmth while fine granules protect sensitive barbels
Substrate Volume & Tank Sizing Guide
Bag Size
Recommended Tank Setup
Estimated Bed Coverage
3 Liters
~9 Gallons / 34 Liters (e.g., UNS 45U Standard Tank)
~1 to 1.5 inch accent depth
8 Liters
~20 Gallons / 75 Liters (e.g., UNS 60U Standard Tank)
~1.5 to 2 inch full bed coverage
