Editor's Choice - Our Favorite CaribSea Aquatics Aquarium Gravel

1. Caribsea Super Naturals Essentials Aquarium Sand

User Ratings: 64 8

CaribSea Aquatics 008479008480 First Impressions

"Ideal for my tank."

I decided on this particular brand of gravel because of Amazon's add-on program. These colors combine to give an overall color of light brown. Love the vibrant neon colors mixed in with the black gravel. It gives a very natural riverbed look to the aquarium. For my purpose, they work perfectly, for an aquarium, they might need a quick rinse. They served their purpose, but had to be the dirtiest rocks I have ordered. Some of the bad feedback says it clouds the water.

  • Caribsea Super Naturals Essentials Aquarium Sand
  • Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home
  • Enjoy a piece of the Rio Negro as it winds its way through dark and brooding jungles
  • Dramatic black sand rivers and beaches grace the flanks of verdant tropical islands capped by smoldering volcanoes
  • Manufacture: Deepwater Aquatics Distribution
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 2 x 13 inches; 20 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The CaribSea Aquatics 008479008480
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.2']

CaribSea Aquatics 008479008480 Final Thoughts

"I do not own fish."

I've been using it now for a couple of months and nothing has happened to them. Although I had to rinse it about 5 times to fully get ALL of the dust out. I decided on this particular brand of gravel because of Amazon's add-on program. All substraight needs to be thoroughly rinsed before use. Color is good contrast to the Beta. It does need a good washing, and I used a 5 gallon bucket method. Plenty of rock for my 5 gal aquarium.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(47 Points)

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2. CaribSea Aquatics 36889 Super Naturals Sri Lanka Gravel, 5 lb

CaribSea Aquatics 36889 First Impressions

"Look great."

It comes in a variety of colors, but I prefer the classic white. For reference, my tank is a 20 gallon tall tank. There's a nice mix of color and gives my little nano tanks a nice earthy feel. It's my new, absolute favorite substrate. The texture is smooth so cories and burrowing fish will not hurt themselves. Aside from the size, the appearance of this gravel is what stands out the most. Using these stones for growing bulbs for church project.

  • CaribSea Aquatics 36889 Super Naturals Sri Lanka Gravel, 5 lb
  • Ideal for most all freshwater aquaria including discus tetras angelfish water turtles rays Plants cichlids and more
  • May also be used in marine or African cichlid aquariums
  • Ph. Neutral - will not increase carbonate hardness
  • Unique sand sized grains resist Collection of detritus Fish waste and Food within substrate bed making maintenance easier
  • No artificial dyes or paints to flake off
  • Manufacture: Prime Pet Deals - Code 2
  • Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 64 x 21 inches; 64 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The CaribSea Aquatics 36889
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

CaribSea Aquatics 36889 Final Thoughts

"Nice gravel."

For my purpose, they work perfectly, for an aquarium, they might need a quick rinse. I have blue lights and white lights in my tanks. I'm accenting with multicolored glass rocks to accent. I included a picture which doesn't do the product justice. The gravel size is exactly as described in the product description- 2 to 4mm. It looks great and didn't change anything about the water. Don't own a blacklight so can't tell if it glows or not.

Overall Score
5.0

[star rating="5"]
(1 Points)

3. Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer and Siphon Kit, Small/Tall

User Ratings: 70 4

Python 940017 First Impressions

"And a great price."

I bought a few bags of this and it's nice. I was scared to buy it after the reviews I read about it killing their fish. Snails and fish dont seem to mind the switch from sand. The color looks beautiful and natural in the tank. Originally I bought the black with colored stones for my 5 gallon tank. It really makes the tank look sharp and I believe the goldfish likes it, too. This is my favorite gravel I've bought from Amazon.

  • Python Pro-Clean Gravel Washer and Siphon Kit, Small/Tall
  • Easy-to-use Gravel Washer & Siphon Kit
  • Perfect for beginner and experienced hobbyists
  • Separates and removes debris from your aquarium
  • Ideal for nano aquariums
  • Manufacture: Python
  • Item Weight: 3.17 ounces
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 7 x 2 inches
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Python 940017
  • Quality [star rating='3.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Python 940017 Final Thoughts

"So it really is natural."

Everyone ask where did i get that color. This gravel works extremely well for planted tanks and for smaller fish species. Don't even hesitate on purchasing this stuff. So if you are looking for bigger size, this is not it. This gravel works extremely well for planted tanks and for smaller fish species. It comes in a variety of colors, but I prefer the classic white. For reference, my tank is a 20 gallon tall tank.

Overall Score
4.4

[star rating="4.4"]
(5627 Points)

4. uxcell Aquarium Metal Sand Gravel Leveler Aquascaping Substrate Spatula 12.6"

User Ratings: 53

uxcell a14051300ux0804 First Impressions

"I haven't used this yet."

Wash gravel well before use, and its pretty good. It looks great and didn't change anything about the water. I was scared to buy it after the reviews I read about it killing their fish. Don't even hesitate on purchasing this stuff. This is the real deal mother earth approx. The glow is pretty minimal but it still looks nice. Water became with film like on top and lots of little bubbles on every surface.

  • uxcell Aquarium Metal Sand Gravel Leveler Aquascaping Substrate Spatula 12.6"
  • Product Name: Aquarium Substrate Spatula; Length: 32cm/12.6inch
  • Forged stainless steel material with polished surface and will not suffer rust.
  • Double-sided spatula is great for grooming the substrate, suitable for home garden, fish tank, aquarium, pool use.
  • Small triangle spatula is to untie intertwined stem plants. Help to create smooth substrate slopes and terraces. Dynamics concerned design, specially designed delicate end, provides easy and convenient operation.
  • Rinse and dry after each use. Put it away from and pets.
  • Manufacture: uxcell
  • Editor's Impressions Of The uxcell a14051300ux0804
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.8']

uxcell a14051300ux0804 Final Thoughts

"Ideal for my tank."

I bought two bags for my 55 gallon. Stir periodically and then your good to go! Works great in my daughter aquarium. It gives a very natural riverbed look to the aquarium. There's a nice mix of color and gives my little nano tanks a nice earthy feel. It really makes the tank look sharp and I believe the goldfish likes it, too. One bag was open and had emptied into the box.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(2 Points)

5. Colored Quartz Gravel Pebbles (S4006) Lavender Purple, 3 lbs

User Ratings: 30 12

Quartz Colors First Impressions

"Rocks are expensive."

But didnt return it as it still looked cool with few coloured pebbles scattered. Although I had to rinse it about 5 times to fully get ALL of the dust out. Only issue is that it did have a hole in the bag but nothing too horrible. I have bought 2 bags of this gravel. I used this for a path in a 22 gallon aquarium. I bought a few bags of this and it's nice. Secondly the gravels colour looks enhanced under a bright led light.

  • Colored Quartz Gravel Pebbles (S4006) Lavender Purple, 3 lbs
  • Approximately 1/8"
  • Color Stable
  • Will not effect PH
  • Color deviations are possible due to typographical reasons
  • For freshwater aquariums, terrariums, landscaping, floral and candle vase filler, hobbies and all decorative purposes.
  • Manufacture: Quartz Colors
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Quartz Colors
  • Quality [star rating='2.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.1']

Quartz Colors Final Thoughts

"Be prepared!"

The smooth and small pebbles are great for people keeping corycats. It's my new, absolute favorite substrate. Overall I am happy with the gravel. I would buy again if the price didn't double from last time. Originally I bought the black with colored stones for my 5 gallon tank. So far, really happy with how it looks in my small tank. This gravel works extremely well for planted tanks and for smaller fish species.

Overall Score
3.3

[star rating="3.3"]
(11 Points)

6. Spectrastone Lake Green Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 25-Pound Bag

Spectrastone 915225 First Impressions

"Very nice gravel."

I have bought 2 bags of this gravel. Unlike most, I didn't purchase this gravel for its ability to glow. A little bigger than what I wanted but I still used it. Colors are exactly as shown on the screen- at least on my monitor. There is some sand and dirt mixed in. The pebbles are a perfect size for 30+ gallon tanks. The glow is pretty minimal but it still looks nice.

  • Spectrastone Lake Green Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 25-Pound Bag
  • Will not affect PH
  • Safe for use in freshwater aquariums
  • Non-Toxic coating
  • Manufacture: Clifford W. Estes CO, Inc
  • Product Dimensions: 18.75 x 9 x 2 inches; 25 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Spectrastone 915225
  • Quality [star rating='4.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.1']

Spectrastone 915225 Final Thoughts

"Makes my fish tank glow."

One bag was open and had emptied into the box. Wouldn't have any other substrate for my axolotl. They are rocks, what more do you need. If you have to bury tank decor that doesn't have suction cups then you need more. Don't own a blacklight so can't tell if it glows or not. Out of the bag there is an amazing amount of dust. The gravel adds amazing color and the fish and snails seem to like it.

Overall Score
5.0

[star rating="5"]
(4 Points)

7. Nature's Ocean No.4 Aragonite Gravel for Aquarium, 20-Pound

User Ratings: 68

Nature's Ocean 10641 First Impressions

"Very easy to clean."

I've ordered their midnight pearl color and it is beautiful too. For reference, my tank is a 20 gallon tall tank. I planned on spending 24-48 hours removing all the dust in washes and soaks. It looks great and didn't change anything about the water. It worked really well and still allowed new stems to pop through. I bought a few bags of this and it's nice. The texture is smooth so cories and burrowing fish will not hurt themselves.

  • Nature's Ocean No.4 Aragonite Gravel for Aquarium, 20-Pound
  • 100% From The Ocean Floor
  • Increases Carbonate Hardness
  • Provide Marine Trace Elements
  • Heat Sterilized
  • Ideal for culturing Live sand
  • Manufacture: WORLD WIDE IMPORTS ENT., INC.
  • Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 12 x 2 inches; 20 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Nature's Ocean 10641
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

Nature's Ocean 10641 Final Thoughts

"So little by little."

There is some sand and dirt mixed in. They are rocks, what more do you need. The color looks beautiful and natural in the tank. Plenty of rock for my 5 gal aquarium. I used this for a small aquarium with 2 goldfish and it worked great! So far, really happy with how it looks in my small tank. They are rocks, what more do you need.

Overall Score
4.7

[star rating="4.7"]
(3 Points)

8. Carib Sea ACS00150 Crushed Coral for Aquarium, 40-Pound

User Ratings: 67 7

Carib Sea 008479001504 First Impressions

"First of all, the price."

Really like the coloring of them as well. I rinsed it about 3-4 times and felt satisfied it was good. Love the vibrant neon colors mixed in with the black gravel. Overall I am happy with the gravel. Color is good contrast to the Beta. Really like the coloring of them as well. These colors combine to give an overall color of light brown.

  • Carib Sea ACS00150 Crushed Coral for Aquarium, 40-Pound
  • The only crushed coral with aragonite has 25 times the buffering power of other crushed corals
  • Dolmite or oyster shell
  • Use in under gravel filtered systems or reverse flow beds
  • A solid and economical performer
  • Grains size 20-555 mm
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Item Weight: 1 pounds
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Carib Sea 008479001504
  • Quality [star rating='3.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.7']

Carib Sea 008479001504 Final Thoughts

"Perfect size."

Like everyone else says wash it before putting it in your tank. Just do a proper rinse, and you will be fine. I recommend doing it in smaller portions. The gravel size is exactly as described in the product description- 2 to 4mm. Not sure why there is so much bad feedback for this. I wash it in small batches in a five gallon bucket before putting it in the tank. They served their purpose, but had to be the dirtiest rocks I have ordered.

Overall Score
4.3

[star rating="4.3"]
(50 Points)

9. Spectrastone Blue Jean Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 5-Pound Bag

User Ratings: 68

Spectrastone 915105 First Impressions

"Would purchase again."

Some of the bad feedback says it clouds the water. But the gravel itself is nice quality and adds interest to tanks. I have a 90 gallon aquarium with a footprint of 18 by 48 inches. There is some sand and dirt mixed in. At least any visible to the naked eye. I envisioned the bag being bigger since I ordered a 50lbs. A little bigger than what I wanted but I still used it.

  • Spectrastone Blue Jean Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 5-Pound Bag
  • Will not affect PH
  • Safe for use in freshwater aquariums
  • Non-Toxic coating
  • Manufacture: Wilmar Gravel
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.25 x 1.5 inches; 5 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Spectrastone 915105
  • Quality [star rating='4.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.6']

Spectrastone 915105 Final Thoughts

"Excellent purchase."

I filled with filter water ad let sit for a day before relocate fish. I do not own glofish nor a glofish tank. I would buy again if the price didn't double from last time. We bought this for a glo fish tank. I've ordered their midnight pearl color and it is beautiful too. The texture is smooth so cories and burrowing fish will not hurt themselves. Wouldn't have any other substrate for my axolotl.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(19 Points)

10. CNZ Decorative Ornamental River Black Pebble Stone for Fresh Water Fish Animal Plant Aquariums, Land...

User Ratings: 59 10

CNZ 5859731 First Impressions

"So little by little."

I've been using it now for a couple of months and nothing has happened to them. Worked great for my succulent gardens. This was because of my own preconceived notions and not that of the sellers though. One bag was open and had emptied into the box. Although I had to rinse it about 5 times to fully get ALL of the dust out. I filled with filter water ad let sit for a day before relocate fish. Really like the coloring of them as well.

  • CNZ Decorative Ornamental River Black Pebble Stone for Fresh Water Fish Animal Plant Aquariums, Landscaping, Home Decor (1.0"-1.5" 5 LBS)
  • Manufacture: CNZ
  • Item Weight: 5 pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The CNZ 5859731
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.1']

CNZ 5859731 Final Thoughts

"Nice big bag of gravel."

At this point I'm Trying to wash pebbles. It comes in a variety of colors, but I prefer the classic white. The color mixture with the darker colors in it does that very well. It will take you a while to properly clean. It does need a good washing, and I used a 5 gallon bucket method. Wonderful mixture of color with the black stone. It worked really well and still allowed new stems to pop through.

Overall Score
4.1

[star rating="4.1"]
(82 Points)

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