Carib SeaSuper Naturals Peace River Gravel (40 lbs) [Set of 2]

I used to use Sand Blast Sand for my planted tanks when I lived in Texas. However, after days of disappointment trying to find blast sand in Ohio I broke down and ordered the Super Naturals Peace River Gravel off Amazon Marketplace. With the exception of a bit of confusion in shipping (at first I only got one bag instead of two) and the surprise that this is NOT the sand with the water conditioner/live bacteria in it, I am very pleased with this product. The tips on the front of the bag about rinsing the gravel were great and as much as I hate clarifier, the included goo did its job well.I will say that if you can, buy the Peace River Gravel with the water conditioner and bacteria already in it. It's worth the extra couple of bucks to be able to put it straight in the tank without rinsing.The particle size is perfect for planted tanks. South American cichlids and other larger fish will also like this because they can move it around with their mouths or bury themselves in it. This will not clog the gills of these fish and does not settle too tightly for plant roots. In the past I would use blasting sand with Fluourite or another plant substrate mixed in. Cleaning is easy and it is not likely that it will be sucked up during gravel vacuuming.If you have to buy gravel off the internet, this is the stuff!

The Headline says you are getting.. Carib Sea Super Naturals Peace River Gravel (40 lbs) [Set of 2]. In truth you are getting two 20 pound bags NOT two 40 pound bags. It is a good product and is available from other sellers at a better price. This listing appears to provide the lowest cost per pound for the gravel but since you only get half of what the headline says the price per pound is actually much higher than the other sellers price.

It costs a little more, and takes a little more product, but well worth the investment. This river gravel is very natural and with proper cleaning before setting up the tank, it had very little cloudiness. The photo is after the 2nd day after set-up.

Tiny grains of gravel - more like course sand. It's great. There's a lot less space for food and waste to fall between the gravel pebbles compared to the gravel size normally for sale in brick and mortar shops. I bought 50 lbs of it for my 75 gallon aquarium. I'd already gotten 20 lbs of a slightly different color. I like this color better. The other one is slightly lighter and about the same size grains (I found the other one in a brick and mortar store. It was from the same manufacturer, but was called something a little different, and was already in the tank in one end when the 50 lbs I got from here arrived. After a couple gravel cleanings, it won't look like I have 1/3 one color, and 2/3rds, something else.

I prefer their sands but this gravel is very fine and does not get sucked into my filter motors. Well polished and safe for bottom feeders delicate mouths