Description

Create a stunning, natural riverbed look in your aquarium with our Premium Natural River Sand. Featuring a mix of soft whites, creams, and pale greys, this substrate mimics the bottom of the Amazon river. It is the perfect decorative foreground for planted tanks or a soft, safe home for bottom-dwelling fish like Corydoras, Loaches, and Geophagus.

Key Benefits & Features

100% Inert & Safe: Will not alter your water’s pH or Hardness (GH/KH). It is safe for all freshwater aquariums, including soft-water shrimp tanks and sensitive Discus setups.

• Soft & Smooth Grains: The grains are naturally tumbled and rounded, preventing injury to the delicate barbels (whiskers) of catfish and bottom feeders that dig for food.

• Perfect for Aquascaping: Ideal for creating “cosmetic paths” in planted tanks to contrast against dark aquasoil and green plants (the “La Plata” style look).

• Anchors Plants Well: The fine grain density holds stem plants and root tabs securely, preventing them from floating up.

• Pre-Washed Quality: (Note: Always rinse!) Sourced from clean riverbeds and processed to minimize dust and debris compared to construction sand.

Technical Specifications

Coverage Guide – How much do I need?

• Nano Tank (30cm): 1 – 3 Kg for a 1-inch layer.

• Standard Tank (60cm): 8 – 10 Kg for a 2-inch layer.

• Large Tank (90cm+): 20 – 25 Kg.

• Tip: For planted tanks, use nutrient soil at the bottom and cap with 1 inch of this sand.