Small World Slate & Stone Aquarium Gravel

Small World Slate & Stone is proud to offer this beautiful course sand aquarium substrate. It is sourced, sorted, washed and packaged by our family owned business in the USA. Protected for use in your scenery. 100% natural with absolutely NO coatings. Each package is a mix of gravel from 1/8″ to 1/4″ (some pieces may be moderately above or below this range). This substrate is a beautiful, deep grey matte color, with a hint of blue. It is absolutely beautiful in a saltwater tank as well as planted tank as the grey/blue color makes wood, plants and other inhabitants and decorations pop. Perfect for large or small aquariums! Because this can be a natural stone, some white and brown stones are mixed in which add to the natural look. Despite the fact that it has been washed, this substrate will arrive relatively dusty because of 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 glide on the surface all the way through 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.

Our substrate is 100% genuine slate stone which is originated, sorted, washed and packaged by our family run business in the USA. This is a beautiful matte dark gray color, with a touch of blue. Because this gravel is natural, some white and brown stones are mixed, which adds to the natural look. Each pack is a mix of small gravel from 0.3cm to 0.5cm (some pieces may be moderately above or below this range). Absolutely no coating on this stone or any of our stones.
A great gravel for aquariums, saltwater tanks and planted aquariums. The grey/blue colour brings out wood, plants and other inhabitants and decorations. Pairs perfectly with our natural slate stones which come in sizes from 1″ to 10″ for a cohesive and natural scene. Perfect ladder for miniature models and scenes as well as decorating succulents and other potted plants.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Despite the fact that it has been washed, this substrate will arrive relatively dusty because of shipping and handling. This is normal for this stone. Be sure to wash this gravel repeatedly, in water only, until the water is clear (or almost clear). It is common for dust to glide on the surface all the way through rinsing and filling. Place cleaned gravel in your empty tank (no water) and decorate the tank before adding water.
We offer three different sizes of substrate: 1/8″ to 1/4″ (this listing), 1/4″ to 1/2″ and less than 1/8″ (coarse sand). We love mixing them up for an even more realistic scene Check them out! Perfect for large or small aquariums