Super Naturals Peace River Gravel (40 lbs)

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!