JBL Sansibar GREY
Grey, fine substrate for freshwater and saltwater aquariums

  • Fine, uncoloured sandy soil: substrate for fresh and saltwater aquariums and aqua-terrariums
  • Vigorous plant growth: prevents the seeping in of sludge and other waste material with its fine granulation and density
  • Prevents injuries of the mucous membrane: fine, round-shaped natural sand is gentle on sensitive barbels. Ideal for grubbing fish, such as armoured catfish and loaches
  • Ideal for fish, invertebrates and plants: no unwanted pollutants released into the water.
  • Package contents: 1 bag Sansibar Grey. Grain size: 0.2 - 0.6 mm. Not fully suitable for undergravel heating cables
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Price: 14,70 €
basic price 2.94 EUR / kg
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
You can find this item in your specialist and online shop
Price: 25,94 €
basic price 2.59 EUR / kg
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
You can find this item in your specialist and online shop
Product information

Ideal substrate
The substrate is an important part of the aquarium interior because a lot of animals dig in the ground to search for food. The plants also need a safe hold and have to absorb the food in the ground through their roots. Digging fish definitely need a substrate which is not sharp-edged. Undergravel heating can only be recommended for medium-fine to coarse substrates because water circulation cannot really build up in very fine substrates.

Use
Rinse the substrate with tap water to remove any abrasion caused in transit. Put substrate on the nutrient substrate (JBL AquaBasis) to promote the plant growth (for vigorous plant roots approx. 6-8 cm).

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Details

JBL Sansibar GREY 5 kg

Art. no.:
6706200
EAN Code:
4014162670625
Content:
5 kg
Graining:
0,2-0,6 mm
Volume packaging:
6.14 l
Gross weight:
5029 g
Net weight:
5000 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
240/80/320 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Corals, Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gobies, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 12-25 L (30-40cm)
Material: granite
Colour: grey

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:320 mm
Length:240 mm
Width:66 mm

JBL Sansibar GREY 10 kg

Art. no.:
6706300
EAN Code:
4014162670632
Content:
10 kg
Graining:
0,2-0,6 mm
Volume packaging:
11.2 l
Gross weight:
10045 g
Net weight:
10000 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
470/70/340 mm

Properties

Animal species: Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Corals, Crayfish, Danions, Discus, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gobies, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Terrapins, Tetra, Tropical terrapin, Veiltails, Water turtles, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: 25-45 L (40-50cm)
Material: granite
Colour: grey

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:470 mm
Length:340 mm
Width:65 mm
FAQ
Are the substrates of the Sansibar range plastic-coated soils ?

No, the substrates of the Sansibar range are not plastic-coated but pure natural products.

Should JBL Sansibar be washed before use inside the aquarium ?

JBL Sansibar comes pre-cleaned. To wash out any abrasion caused in transit, we recommend rinsing JBL Sansibar before use in the aquarium. Please avoid unsettling the soil when filling in the water.

On JBL Sansibar dark / grey we noticed a magnetic component. What is this?

JBL Sansibar black is a natural product which has small fluctuations in its mineral composition depending on its source. The "magnetic component", which can be traced to iron cores, occurs in isolated cases, but does not have any harmful effects on the operation of the aquarium.

Blog (opinions & experiences)

JBL TV #61 Keeping water turtles in a species-appropriate way Part 1 – Setup and lighting

This part deals with the size of the terrarium, the setup, suitable substrates, creating water and land sections, the correct lighting with and without UV, how to use heat mats, and heating the water section.

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JBL TV #58: Which fish and plants fit into a 100 cm aquarium?

Which fish fit into a 100 cm aquarium and which fish are not suitable?

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Which fish and plants fit into a 80 cm aquarium?

Which fish fit into a 80 cm aquarium and which fish are not suitable?

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JBL TV #56: Which fish and plants fit into a 60 cm aquarium?

Which fish fit into a 60 cm aquarium and which fish are not suitable?

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What do substrates really look like in biotopes?

Diese Geschichte endet etwas unerwartet und begann mit der Frage vom Chefredakteur der aquaristik, ob ich ihm ein paar Unterwasserbilder von den Böden verschiedener Gewässer senden könnte.

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JBL TV #19 Part 2: Aquarium Set-Up - The Substrate - Gravel, Sand or Nutrient Substrate?

We’ll show you all the different aquarium substrates, from sand to coarse gravel, and list their advantages and disadvantages.

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Choosing Your Substrate - Combining Several Varieties

You probably had this the last time you set up an aquarium. "Sand or gravel?” you wondered. “Or maybe soil? Or there’s that coarse volcanic rock?”

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Time For A Change - Pros And Cons

Think back to your childhood. Your bedroom was a small area for you to let your imagination run free. And unsurprisingly you felt like re-decorating and rearranging it at least every three weeks.

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(MSAD) Master School of Aquarium Design Team 5: The Island-Style Aquarium

The intention was to use roots and stone to create two islands, separated from each other by sand or a dense carpet of ground cover plants.

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The Master School of Aquarium Design 2018

“Wow – that’s beautiful“. This how people typically react upon seeing a lovingly created aquarium landscape. Whether an aquascape, biotope or community aquarium - creativity knows no bounds.

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The Master School of Aquarium Design: Join In!

A dream aquarium of your own design? Have you ever wanted to recreate a dream aquarium you’ve seen somewhere, but don’t know how? Do you sometimes wonder how famous scapers have set up the aquariums they display online?

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The JBL Substrates for Aquariums at a Glance

Following nature’s example we have a variety of substrates to choose from, and the following factors need to be taken into account when selecting the right substrate for aquariums.

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The world’s best aquascapers use JBL products

Although aquascaping is an art, any aquarium owner can set up an aquarium artistically.

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Outline: Fertilisation in the Aquarium

The JBL plant care concept leads to vigorous and healthy growth even with the most demanding aquatic plants. JBL has all the components you need, whether it’s a fertiliser, a bottom substrate or a fully automatic CO2 fertiliser system.

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Event Report: Master School of Aquarium Design 2017

Aquatics is a hobby full of emotions, creativity and fun. Numerous competitions to set up aquariums in all kinds of styles have sprung up during the last few years. Whether locally or in the internet – competitions are a ten a penny.

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The JBL Calculators – Calculated Success

The three most important factors for your plant aquariums are the nutrient balance, the substrate and the lighting.

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Social Escape – an aquarium slowly and relaxingly takes shape and is the antidote to burn out.

Social stands for online marketing and social media. Escape means a way out of our fast moving digital lives and a way into another world. A balancing haven of peace and relaxation.

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What is an Aqua-terrarium / Paludarium?

You’ve seen them in zoos. They are a combination of conventional terrariums and aquariums. On top there’s a rainforest, below there’s an aquarium.

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Aquascaping: sand, gravel or soil – which is best?

Aquarists wanting to aquascape will need to rethink their substrate: sand or gravel are only suitable for decorative purposes, when no plants are to be put in.

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#HannoverScape2016 – Rankings

Last weekend the final of the aquarium design competition #HannoverScape2016 took place. Together with the organizer of the event we now would like to present the final placements.

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ProScape: „Escarpment“ – an endorser Aquascape report

We asked some Proscapers to present their work to our community, which means you. Phillip Tauchmann created a model aquarium at home several months ago and recorded its setting-up and development with JBL ProScape in videos and photos.

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Press

18.02.2015

JBL aquatic calculator – something really useful for any aquarist

There are a few questions which can only be answered by a few select experts. These include the quantity of substrate required, what amount of light is best and the complex issue of how much fertilizer to add.

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17.09.2013

JBL show their true colours

Being boring is ordinary, but colourful sands for aquariums that are absolutely neutral in water is extraordinary. JBL has added four colours to the existing three sand types of Sansibar White, Black and River: Red, Orange, Snow and Grey.

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22.01.2013

Interview mit dem Gewinner des Sansibar-Wettbewerbs

Vor einigen Tagen haben wir die fünf am besten bewerteten Aquarien vom JBL Wettbewerb „Mit JBL Sansibar nach Sansibar“ vorgestellt. Im Folgenden wollen wir Ihnen den Gewinner und sein Aquarium einmal näher vorstellen. Maximilian Reichenbach beschreibt sein Aquarium wie folgt:

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17.01.2013

Mit JBL Sansibar nach Sansibar - Gewinner steht fest

Der Wettbewerb „Mit JBL Sansibar nach Sansibar“ hat zum 01.01.2013 seinen Gewinner gefunden. Maximilian Reichenbach (Danny Wosnitza) hatte nach Abschluss des Wettbewerbes mit seinem Aquarium “Entspannt Urlaub machen - auch als Fisch“ den besten “Score“ (Gesamtbewertung).

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16.01.2012

JBL Sansibar – just as fantastic as Zanzibar Island

Starting February, JBL will be selling 3 new aquarium substrates bearing the name of Sansibar. JBL Sansibar substrates don't need any elaborate rinsing. Instead, they can be placed in the aquarium or aqua terrarium immediately without releasing any toxins ...

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Laboratories and calculators

ProScape substrate calculator

Find out what quantities of the various substrates you require. Please choose the suitable product from the summary selection. Then enter the surface and the height the substrate needs to cover here.
Reference guide (Themeworld)

Planning and stock

Which fish are compatible? What do you need to consider when selecting fish?

Substrate heater

Why does a substrate heating promote plant growth? How does a substrate heating work?

Plants

Which aquarium plants are best? What’s the best way to plant them?

Substrate

What is the perfect substrate? Which material is suitable? What‘s the right grain size?

Setting up an aquarium

How is an aquarium set up? What do you have to consider? Step by step to a beautiful aquarium

Biotope (habitat) aquarium types

A real piece of the Amazon or, with the Congo, a piece of the heart of Africa. A habitat (biotope) aquarium is a challenge. Can you emulate nature?

Aquascaping aquarium type JBL Dreamscape®

Mountains, valleys, meadows and fish! Create your dreamlike landscape under water with the Dreamscape® aquarium

Rocky reef aquarium type JBL Malawi Rocks®

The fish of Lake Malawi are as colourful as the fish in the coral reefs. This aquarium brings a bit of freshwater reef into your living room

Goldfish aquarium type JBL Goldfish Paradise®

Lively goldfish in the aquarium enhance any room perfectly! Invite some new flatmates into your home with this goldfish aquarium.

Jungle aquarium type JBL Rio Pantanal®

A bit of jungle river in your living room. Lively underwater action! No problem with the JBL Rio Pantanal® aquarium

Aquatic terrarium

A terrarium with an integrated water element is an aquatic terrarium, also referred to as a paladarium. Turtles, for example, feel very comfortable in them.
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Instructions

safety instructions

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
4 public review(s) for this product.

1 Review

nemophilist_scaper
2022-01-19T10:30:34Z

5 stars! This sand has such a natural look and it is one of my favourite i have ever used. You can see some aquascapes that i made with the Sansibar River sand on my IG profile : Nemophilist_Scaper.


3 more reviews in other languages

3 Reviews in other languages

Aquariuana - German
2022-03-25T17:38:45Z

Der Sand ist super, habe ihn ohne groß auszuwaschen eingesetzt. Die Wirkung ist unter Wasser nochmal wesentlich schöner


Aquarianer_Lehrling - German
2022-02-12T12:37:49Z

Ich bin von dem Bodengrund Sansibar begeistert. Die Qualität ist einfach Super. Ich nutze ihn in verschiedenen Farben und alle machen einen hervorragend Eindruck.

Aufmachen und anwenden, super einfach.


Aquaklausi - German
2021-01-21T16:58:09Z

Sehr fein, natürlich Optik.

Das beste an den JBL Bodengrundprodukten, man muss sie nicht vor benutzen reinigen.

Nutze ausschließlich JBL Bodengrund in all meinen Aquascapes und Biotopeaquarien.


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