Aquael Multicolor Gravel 1.4-2mm 10kg

Description

Aquael Multicolor Gravel 1.4-2mm 10kg — Bulk bag of fine natural gravel for planted and community tanks around 60 cm

Setting up a 60 cm planted tank from scratch takes more gravel than most people expect, and buying it in small bags quickly adds up. Aquael Multicolor Gravel 1.4-2mm 10kg (SKU: 102393) is the 10 kg bulk bag of Aquael’s fine natural multicoloured gravel, the 1.4 to 2 mm grade, enough to lay a full floor in a typical 60 cm aquarium. It is natural stone with no artificial additives or coatings, sold in a mix of natural tones, and the grains are rounded to reduce the risk of injury to fish that root and sift along the bottom. Aquael and its retailers describe it as water-neutral, so it leaves pH and hardness where they are.

Fine gravel suits plants that root in the substrate: small grains settle closely around roots and hold cuttings upright where coarse stone would let them float free. Retailers recommend this grade for shrimp and small fish and for nano aquascapes, and in a larger tank it gives the same fine, even texture across the whole floor. As a guide, gravel weighs about 1.5 kg per litre, so 10 kg is roughly 6.5 litres, which covers a 60 × 30 cm floor to about 3.5 cm, or a 45 × 30 cm floor to about 5 cm for deeper planting. Wash it in batches under running water before it goes in, and plant once the water has cleared.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• New 60 cm set-ups: A complete floor in one bag for a standard 60 × 30 cm tank.
• Planted aquariums: A fine rooting layer for stem plants, crypts and carpeting species.
• Small-fish communities: Rasboras, tetras and dwarf shrimp in proportion with a fine grain.
• Re-scaping: Replacing old, coarse or coloured gravel with a natural fine finish.

Substrate & Placement Guide

• Wash in batches: Rinse two or three kilograms at a time in a bucket until the water runs clear.
• Build depth at the back: Slope from around 3 cm at the front to 5 cm or more behind.
• Fill slowly: Pour water onto a plate or bag so the fine grain is not stirred up.
• Vacuum lightly: Skim the surface with a gravel cleaner rather than plunging it deep.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 10 kg bulk bag: About 6.5 litres of gravel for a full tank floor.
• Fine 1.4–2 mm grade: Holds roots and cuttings firmly.
• Rounded grains: Safe for bottom dwellers that sift the substrate.
• No coatings or additives: Natural stone in mixed natural tones.
• Chemically inert: Leaves pH and hardness unchanged.

Product Details

• Brand: Aquael (Poland)
• SKU: 102393
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 5905546312967
• Product Type: Gravel > Natural Multicoloured Gravel
• Grain Size: 1.4–2 mm
• Net Weight: 10 kg
• Material: Natural gravel, no artificial additives or coatings
• Grain Shape: Rounded edges
• Effect on Water: Water-neutral
• Approximate Coverage: About 6.5 L; a 60 × 30 cm floor at about 3.5 cm deep
• Preparation: Rinse in running water before use
• Other Sizes: 1.4–2 mm 2 kg (SKU 102388); 3–5 mm 2 kg (SKU 102389) and 10 kg (SKU 102394); 5–10 mm 2 kg (SKU 102390) and 10 kg (SKU 102395)
• Target Environment: Freshwater aquariums, planted and community tanks