black gold gravel
Black gold gravel (2–3 mm). Combines a sleek, dark stone base with subtle reflective highlights that catch the aquarium light, giving your tank floor a soft, shimmering depth.
Aquatees Black Gold Aquarium Sand | 1 KG
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Aquatees Black Gold Aquarium Sand | 1 KG
$5.00
Sale price
$5.00
Regular price
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features
- Fine 2–3 mm Grain Size: Perfect mid-range sizing that prevents tight compaction and anaerobic dead spots while remaining soft enough for bottom-dwellers.
- Subtle Optical Shimmer: Natural dark stone with unique reflective facets that catch tank lighting for a soft sparkle effect.
- 100% Parameter-Safe: Completely inert composition that will not leach minerals or affect your pH, KH, or GH levels over time.
- Fish & Root Friendly: Tumbled, smooth edges protect sensitive barbels while providing an ideal anchor depth for live plants.
- Raw Mineral Base: Synthetic-free natural gravel—just rinse thoroughly in cold tap water before adding to clear away transit dust.
scaping with aquatees
Transform your aquarium with authentic, wild hardscape materials from Aquatees. We supply thousands of kilograms of naturally sourced aquarium rocks, premium driftwoods, Tweety wood, and fine sands—bringing raw, untreated nature straight to your tank. Because our hardscape is harvested directly from the environment, simply give your pieces a brief rinse to remove natural dust before building your dream aquascape.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to rinse this substrate before adding it to my tank?
Yes. Always rinse sand and gravel in a bucket with cold tap water until the runoff is clear to remove natural transit dust and prevent water cloudiness.
Will this substrate affect my water parameters (pH, KH, or GH)?
No. Our inert sands and gravels will not leach minerals into your tank or alter your pH, KH, or GH levels.
How much sand or gravel do I need for my aquarium?
A standard guideline is 1–1.5 kg of substrate per 10 liters of tank volume, targeting a depth of 3–5 cm for healthy plant rooting and biological filtration.
Can I use this in both freshwater and marine setups?
Yes. It is 100% safe for all freshwater, planted, community, and saltwater environments.
Will the color look the same once submerged underwater?
Expect it to look slightly darker and richer underwater and under tank lights compared to how it looks dry in the bag.