Live Sand is basically  Aragonite sand which has been seeded with nitrifying bacteria and beneficial zooplankton. This will aid the initial cycle of a new saltwater setup by making it shorter.

When choosing a suitable substrate for your planted setup, it is best to go to a substrate enriched with minerals and fertilisers which will aide in the proper growth and health of your plants.

There are also coloured inert sustrates for all one's needs in aquascaping any Aquarium setup..