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  1. CaribSea Aragonite (for African Cichlids and Salt Water)

    CaribSea Aragonite (for African Cichlids and Salt Water)

    CaribSea Aragonite is a crushed coral aquarium substrate recommended for African cichlids and saltwater fish. It is not recommended for other freshwater fish as it will raise the pH and hardness of the water, which is not suitable for the majority of community tank fish which prefer softer water and a lower pH. Its particle size is between 1 and 2mm. Rinse well before introducing. Available in 15lbs and 40lbs formats

  2. Estes black gravel

    Estes black gravel

    Estes offers a range of gravel in various colors to suit all tastes.  It is virtually dust free and can be used with a quick rinse.   A non-toxic and durable expoxy coating is used for the entire range of Estes gravels and sands.  Formats available in 5lbs and 25lbs All products displayed are normally available in store at all times in both formats.

  3. Estes black sand

    Estes black sand

    Estes offers a range of gravel in various colors to suit all tastes.  It is virtually dust free and can be used with a quick rinse.   A non-toxic and durable expoxy coating is used for the entire range of Estes gravels and sands.  Formats available in 5lbs and 25lbs All products displayed are normally available in store at all times in both formats.

  4. Estes blue gravel

    Estes blue gravel

    Estes offers a range of gravel in various colors to suit all tastes.  It is virtually dust free and can be used with a quick rinse.   A non-toxic and durable expoxy coating is used for the entire range of Estes gravels and sands.  Formats available in 5lbs and 25lbs All products displayed are normally available in store at all times in both formats.

  5. Estes deep river gravel

    Estes deep river gravel

    Estes offers a range of gravel in various colors to suit all tastes.  It is virtually dust free and can be used with a quick rinse.   A non-toxic and durable expoxy coating is used for the entire range of Estes gravels and sands.  Formats available in 5lbs and 25lbs All products displayed are normally available in store at all times in both formats.

  6. Estes gravier "Blue jean"

    Estes gravier "Blue jean"

    Estes offers a range of gravel in various colors to suit all tastes.  It is virtually dust free and can be used with a quick rinse.   A non-toxic and durable expoxy coating is used for the entire range of Estes gravels and sands.  Formats available in 5lbs and 25lbs All products displayed are normally available in store at all times in both formats.

  7. Estes shallow creek gravel

    Estes shallow creek gravel

     

    Estes offers a range of gravel in various colors to suit all tastes.  It is virtually dust free and can be used with a quick rinse.   A non-toxic and durable expoxy coating is used for the entire range of Estes gravels and sands.  Formats available in 5lbs and 25lbs All products displayed are normally available in store at all times in both formats.

  8. Estes white gravel

    Estes white gravel

     

    Estes offers a range of gravel in various colors to suit all tastes.  It is virtually dust free and can be used with a quick rinse.   A non-toxic and durable expoxy coating is used for the entire range of Estes gravels and sands.  Formats available in 5lbs and 25lbs All products displayed are normally available in store at all times in both formats.

  9. Estes white sand

    Estes white sand

    Estes offers a range of gravel in various colors to suit all tastes.  It is virtually dust free and can be used with a quick rinse.   A non-toxic and durable expoxy coating is used for the entire range of Estes gravels and sands.  Formats available in 5lbs and 25lbs All products displayed are normally available in store at all times in both formats.

  10. Plant and Shrimp Stratum, 17.6 lb (8 kg)

    Plant and Shrimp Stratum, 17.6 lb (8 kg)

    Collected from the mineral-rich foothills of Mount Aso Volcano in Japan, Fluval Stratum makes an ideal alternative substrate for planted aquariums and those featuring shrimp.
  11. Plant and Shrimp Stratum, 4.4 lb (2 kg)

    Plant and Shrimp Stratum, 4.4 lb (2 kg)

    Collected from the mineral-rich foothills of Mount Aso Volcano in Japan, Fluval Stratum makes an ideal alternative substrate for planted aquariums and those featuring shrimp.
  12. Plant and Shrimp Stratum, 8.8 lb (4 kg)

    Plant and Shrimp Stratum, 8.8 lb (4 kg)

    Collected from the mineral-rich foothills of Mount Aso Volcano in Japan, Fluval Stratum makes an ideal alternative substrate for planted aquariums and those featuring shrimp.
  13. Seachem Flourite

    Seachem Flourite

    Flourite is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium.
  14. Seachem Flourite Black

    Seachem Flourite Black

    Flourite is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium.
  15. Seachem Flourite black sand

    Seachem Flourite black sand

    Seachem Flourite Black Sand is a substrate of the highest quality for planted tank.
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Aquarius offers you an impressive choice of substrates for the bottom of your home aquarium.To make things easier for our customers, we've seperated our substrates into three distinct categories: natural (inert) substrates, natural (active) substrates and artificial substrates.

Natural (inert) substrates are basically sands or gravels that have no altering effect on the pH and do not have any nutritional value for the plants or other organisms living in the aquarium. These types of substrates are appropriate for the majority of home aquariums. It's important to note however, that many plants will require a regular dose of fertilizers in order to grow and thrive.

Natural (active) substrates are substrates that are usually rich in minerals and macro-elements. There are two main groups of active substrates.

The first, is a pH buffering substrate that has moderate-to strong alkaline properties. These substrates are ideal for African Rift Lake cichlid tanks.

The second, is a nutrient-rich substrate ideal for heavily planted tank. These substrates are usually very porous and are often clay-based. They are reknown for their nutrient-rich properties and their ability to recharge their own mineral composition.

Artificial substrates are usually man-made and/or painted, often with bright colours. While we do carry a good selection of artificial substrates, we usually encourage the use of more natural substrates in the home aquarium.

As a footnote, bright, flashy colours tend to draw attention away from both fish and plants. Fish tend to stand out more in tanks where the substrate is darker, closer to earth tones.

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