Aquarium Substrate

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

Recommended Aquarium Substrate

Anothera

Gravel, 3 lb

+Black pebbles give a dark, uniform backdrop

+Quarter-inch size suits indoor plant pots

+Larger 3 lb quantity covers more containers

−Pebbles are not designed for aquarium use

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Nupick

Sand, 3 lb

+Coarse 1-2mm grain suits plant and succulent use

+Three pound package covers a moderate planting area

+Desert silica sand is suited to cactus and succulent beds

−Coarse grain is less suited to a fine finished look

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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

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