Petco Frosted Black Aquarium Gravel, 5 lbs.

Gravel arrived in a timely manner and in good condition from seller. I am pleased with the size of the gravel as it is not too fine and not too coarse for the aquarium I am setting up for my goldfish. Each grain of gravel is in the range of size of a coffee bean or slightly smaller. I've heard that if the gravel is too fine, the goldfish sometimes mistakenly eat the gravel since they like to "forage" for their food from time to time. However, I also heard that if the gravel is too coarse, then it provides less surface area for "good bacteria" to develop. So, I think I've found a good size to work with and I am pleased with purchase. I bought 3 bags total in black for my modest 6 gallon aquarium. Color offsets nicely with green plants and orange color of the fish.

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I bought a bag of this at my local Petco store and from the day I put my aquarium together, I knew I wasted my money. It's hard to see while still in the bag, but before you start using it the paint is already coming off. This is really bad because the synthetic material underneath is white. Being under water makes it look even worse. I left this in the tank for three months because I hate the thought of wasting my money and I was hoping is wouldnt get any worse. It did. During the few months I had it, my water was always cloudy with no chemical imbalances. and when I noticed the gravel was still losing paint, I decided enough was enough. After three months I replaced it with a new bag I got from my locally owned pet store. I think the brand was "Estes'" or something like that. Ever since then, my water has been so clear I can't even tell it's there.

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I love the jet black as gravel color. It makes my aqua-scaping and fish POP. The green of my plants looks brighter and my fish also seem brighter. I also like that uneaten food is highly visible for removal after feedings. My only warning it that I had to rinse this stuff until I was blue in the face. When I first thought I was done, I began adding water to my 30 gallon and my water turned dusty black. I had to start all over again.

Also, speaking of plants. the size of this gravel has been perfect for my Anubias, Amazon sword, and two other live plants to grow roots in. When I move the plants to vacuum the gravel a golf ball sized chuck of gravel stays with the roots. But if need be, the gravel is larger enough to easily remove from roots without damaging them (Like if you were going to move the plant into a tank with a different gravel color, or a cichlid tank with sand).

I certainly recommend this product.

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I love when my orders come exactly as advertised and this is making my planted aquarium look great right now. Check out my channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/kgladie?feature=guide and you can see exactly what the gravel looks like.

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