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Aqueon Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate 5 Pounds,Brown
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Reviews & Ratings
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Amazon Customer
09-08-2025I've been using this small, dark, round aquarium substrate for my tanks, and it's been a fantastic choice. Its small size makes it incredibly easy to clean with a smaller syphon, especially in my smaller tanks. The substrate's dark color adds a beautiful contrast to the vibrant colors of my plants, fish, and invertebrates like snails and shrimp.One of the standout features is its ease of maintenance. With regular cleaning using a small syphon, I can easily remove debris without disturbing my plants or the delicate habitats of my invertebrates. The substrate also provides a stable base for plant roots and promotes a healthy environment for all tank inhabitants.Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality and functionality of this aquarium substrate. It's versatile, aesthetically pleasing, and makes tank maintenance a breeze. Whether you have plants, fish, or invertebrates, this substrate is a great choice for creating a thriving aquatic ecosystem.
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Ryan P. Kappler
09-08-2025I always steered clear of substrate, because it always seemed to be just a big fat mess. I heard some good stuff about this substrate, and since it was economical and convenient, I thought that it was worth a try.I turned out really good. I have a 40 gallon tank, and mixed three bags of this in with the blue and white gravel. Overall, it is more esthetically pleasing, and I have noticed that my plants are doing better.It also really works with aquascaping (landscaping underwater). These tiny little balls are each about the size of one of those tiny styrofoam balls you get when you break apart styrofoam pieces. They are made of clay, which I guess is good for underwater plants, but since they are clay, they help hold the aquascaping together. So, mounds and valleys will tend to stay put. Adding plants would also help hold the aquascaping in place.
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John
09-08-2025Will update later as things settle downBut stuff look nice vs gravel imoColor is cool for a darker themed tankI have a 10gal shrimp breeder and this stuff fit the billHalf butt rinsed it in a bowl and it didn’t cloud up as much and what did cloud settled in 20 but barely.Pros-good surface area for bacteria to growGood for plantsNot to small like jelly bean size ballsCons- not as porous as described I geuss
Technical Specifications
About this item Available in 5-pound bag Great option for a variety of freshwater plants, shrimp, snails and tropical fish Promotes growth of a wide variety of freshwater plants Made from clay based material, which is great for aquascaping This clay substrate is spherical by design, maintaining shape and structure over time
