River Pebble 10kg/bag

Description

River Pebble 10kg/bag — Polished mixed-colour river pebbles for aquarium foregrounds, ponds and garden features

Rounded stones give a stream or river layout its natural edge, and a handful of polished pebbles can soften the line between sand and rockwork. River Pebble 10kg/bag (SKU: RP3610) is a 10 kg bag of polished mixed river pebbles with a varied, natural colour palette of earthy tones. The supplier notes that the pebbles look even more striking when wet, which is exactly how they are seen in an aquarium or a water feature, and they are equally suited to landscaping, pot tops and garden features outside the tank.

As a natural product, colour mix and the size of individual stones vary from bag to bag, and the photos are indicative. In an aquarium, river pebbles are used as a foreground or accent layer over sand or gravel, along the edge of a dry riverbed design, or as a cap around the base of plants and wood. Because they are smooth and rounded, they are gentle on bottom-dwelling fish such as loaches and catfish. Before use, rinse the pebbles thoroughly in a bucket until the water runs clear. For soft-water or planted tanks, a few drops of vinegar on a sample stone is a simple check: steady fizzing suggests carbonate content that can raise pH and hardness over time. As a rough guide, 10 kg of pebbles covers about a 60 × 30 cm area to a depth of around 3 cm, depending on stone size. Pebbles trap waste between them, so vacuum around them at water changes.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• River and stream layouts: A natural, water-worn foreground.
• Goldfish and coldwater tanks: Rounded stones too large to swallow when the pebbles are well sized.
• Ponds and water features: Edging and lining around pumps and spillways.
• Garden and pot tops: Decorative mulch and landscaping accents.

Substrate & Placement Guide

• Rinse well: Wash in a bucket until the rinse water runs clear.
• Test for carbonates: Check a sample with vinegar before using in soft-water tanks.
• Layer over finer substrate: Place pebbles on top of sand or gravel, not under it.
• Clean around them: Siphon between the stones at each water change.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Polished finish: Smooth, rounded stones.
• Mixed natural colours: Varied tones that brighten when wet.
• 10 kg bag: Enough for an aquarium foreground or a small garden feature.
• Indoor or outdoor: Aquariums, ponds, pots and landscaping.
• Gentle on fish: Rounded stones for bottom dwellers.

Product Details

• Brand: Absolute (Australia)
• SKU: RP3610
• Product Type: Gravel > Polished River Pebbles
• Net Weight: 10 kg
• Finish: Polished, mixed natural colours
• Pebble Size: Natural variation; see product photos
• Approximate Coverage: About 60 × 30 cm at 3 cm deep (rule of thumb)
• Preparation: Rinse before use; vinegar test for carbonates
• Target Environment: Freshwater aquariums, ponds and garden features