100% natural stone that is safe for your aquarium and has been sourced, sorted, washed, and packaged by our family owned business in the USA. The color is a gorgeous deep grey (considered black) and has a silvery luster of mica that is a real show stopper! Each package is a mix of stone from 1/32" to 1/8" (some stones may be slightly above or below this range)
An excellent substrate for aquascaping fresh and saltwater aquariums, and planted tanks. The unique color of this stone makes wood, plants and other inhabitants and decorations pop! Perfect scale for miniature models and scenes as well as a topper for succulents and other potted plants.
This substrate pairs perfectly with our larger stone that come in sizes from 1 to 10 inches for a cohesive, natural scene. As a natural stone, there may be some white or brown/orange surface discoloration mixed in. These beautiful variations add a natural uniqueness and interest to the substrate
We offer three different sizes of aquarium gravel to choose from; coarse sand sized from 1/32" to 1/8" (this listing) , 1/8" to 1/4" and 1/4-1/2". We like to mix these for an even more realistic scene! Check them out! Perfect for Nano tanks to 100+ gallon aquariums
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS: Even though it has been washed, this substrate will arrive quite dusty due to shipping and handling. This is normal for this stone. Be sure to wash this gravel repeatedly, in water ONLY, until water runs clear (or mostly clear). It is common for dust to float on the surface during rinsing and filling. Place cleaned gravel in your empty tank (no water), and decorate the tank before adding water. In order to keep cloudiness to a minimum, place a clean bowl or other shallow container (glass or ceramic is best) on the bottom of the tank and fill the tank by pouring the water into the container. Allow the water to overflow the container slowly so as not to disturb the substrate. As with most substrates, some cloudiness in the water (or stone dust floating on the surface) is to be expected when the tank is first filled. This will clear with proper filtration in a day or two.
