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Aquarium Substrate

47 aquarium substrate from Aqua Natural, Fantian, GloFish and more.

Recommended Aquarium Substrate

Boniosz

Sand, 2.4 lb

+Coarse 1-3 mm silica grit for plants and aquariums
+2.4 lb bag for a small planting or tank project
+Natural coarse silica sand for succulents
No price recorded yet.
CJGQ

2.4 lb

+Black decorative river rocks for succulents and gardens
+2.4 lb bag for planters and fish tanks
+Rock pebbles suit both plant and aquarium decor
No price recorded yet.
Fantian

Gravel, 2 lb

+1/4 inch pea gravel for fish tanks and plants
+Natural river pebbles for aquarium and succulent use
+2 lb bag suits a small tank or planter
No price recorded yet.
GloFish

Gravel, 5 lb

+Fluorescent black and white gravel glows under blue LED light
+5 lb quantity for a medium-sized tank bottom
+Designed to complement GloFish tanks
No price recorded yet.
GloFish

Gravel, 5 lb

+Pink, green and blue mix glows under blue LED light
+5 lb quantity for a medium-sized tank bottom
+Designed to complement GloFish tanks
No price recorded yet.
Aqua Natural

Sand, 10 lb

+10 lb bag is a large quantity for a habitat
+Aragonite sand is designed for a hermit crab habitat
+Sand type suits burrowing and digging crabs
No price recorded yet.
Laidanla

Gravel

+Natural amethyst crystal chips in a bulk quantity
+Crushed stone suited to vase filling and crystal displays
+Purple gravel form works for decorative tank or vase use
No price recorded yet.
Seachem

Sand

+Black sand suits a dark, natural-looking aquarium bottom
+Sand type for a soft substrate
+Large 3.5 kg bag covers a sizeable tank
No price recorded yet.
Shizwu

Sand, 5 lb

+Five pound package covers a large area of tank or garden
+Quarter-inch pea gravel suits fish tank and landscaping use
+Small river rock form works for vases and garden decoration
No price recorded yet.
T4U

Gravel, 1 lb

+Tumbled gravel in a small 1-pound quantity
+Crushed quartz and jade pebble material
+Small size suits mini decorative displays
No price recorded yet.
Twdrer

Gravel, 2 lb

+Natural white crystal quartz for a clean, bright look
+7-9mm tumbled chips for a chunkier texture
+2 lb bag suits a small to medium tank
No price recorded yet.
Voulosimi

Gravel, 12 lb

+Natural polished river rock with mixed pebbles
+Large 12-pound quantity for big projects
+Decorative stones suitable for outdoor use
No price recorded yet.
Yiszm

2 lb

+Multicolor pebbles add varied visual interest
+Quarter-inch size for a fine-grained bottom
+2 lb bag suits a small to medium tank
No price recorded yet.
Yiszm

Sand, 2 lb

+Black sand suits a dark, natural-looking aquarium bottom
+Sand type for a soft substrate
+2 lb bag suits a small to medium tank
No price recorded yet.
HappyFiller

Gravel, 0.88 lb

+Small 3-5mm pebbles for a fine textured look
+Lightweight 0.88 lb bag for small projects
−Small 0.88 lb quantity covers only limited areas
No price recorded yet.
Nupick

Sand, 3 lb

+Three pound package gives a usable amount for a tank bed
+White sand gives a bright, clean background
−Very fine grain can compact and trap debris in a tank
No price recorded yet.
Rainflow

Sand

+Fine yellow quartz sand for crafts and decor projects
+30 oz package offers a generous amount for layering
−Colored dye finish may not suit every tank environment
No price recorded yet.

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