Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Pettex Aquarium Gravel
1. Pettex Roman Gravel Aquarium Gravel (2kg) (Sonic Blue)
User Ratings: 77 4
Pettex 2008 First Impressions
"It's just what I wanted."This was the cheapest DIY project with a big wow factor. It has lovely colors and I will be using ONLY this gravel in the future. The color looks beautiful and natural in the tank. Obviously required a lot of rinsing. I'm accenting with multicolored glass rocks to accent. They are rocks, what more do you need. Really just rinsed a little and ready to go.
- Pettex Roman Gravel Aquarium Gravel (2kg) (Sonic Blue)
- Sonic Blue Colored Aquarium Fish Tank Gravel Substrate, Aquatic Safe 4.4lb
- Gravel is made of non-toxic material, safe to your fish and will not affect PH of the water.
- Colorful gravel pebbles can be used as decoration for fish tanks, Aquariums, Vivariums, plants, vases or other places
- 4.4 Pounds
- Manufacture: Pettex
- Product Dimensions: 3.15 x 5.91 x 9.84 inches; 4.41 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Pettex 2008
- Quality [star rating='4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Pettex 2008 Final Thoughts
"It's just what I wanted."This is not the colored synthetic aquarium medium. If you have to bury tank decor that doesn't have suction cups then you need more. Secondly the gravels colour looks enhanced under a bright led light. The gravel size is exactly as described in the product description- 2 to 4mm. If you have to bury tank decor that doesn't have suction cups then you need more. This is the real deal mother earth approx. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and would suggest this product to others.
Overall Score
4.6
(118 Points)
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Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Pettex Aquarium Gravel
2. Pettex Roman Gravel Aquarium Gravel (4.4lb) (Harlequin Blend)
User Ratings: 75 5
Pettex 2010 First Impressions
"Rocks are expensive."I really love this natural gravel, really makes my 20g High look natural! I bought two bags for my 55 gallon. All substraight needs to be thoroughly rinsed before use. I just wanted to post a picture so you can see how much comes in a pack. Just do a proper rinse, and you will be fine. It looks great and didn't change anything about the water. I wanted white rocks that were vibrant.
- Pettex Roman Gravel Aquarium Gravel (4.4lb) (Harlequin Blend)
- Material: Silicate aggregates.
- Visually appealing mean of enhancing the appearance of your fish tank.
- Suitable for all types of aquarium set-ups including coldwater, tropical and saltwater.
- Effective planting medium due to its finer size.
- Increased surface area allows for improved anaerobic activity.
- Manufacture: Pettex
- Product Dimensions: 3.15 x 5.91 x 9.84 inches; 4.41 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Pettex 2010
- Quality [star rating='4.2']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.4']
Pettex 2010 Final Thoughts
"Would purchase again."Unlike most, I didn't purchase this gravel for its ability to glow. This is not the colored synthetic aquarium medium. For smaller plants, these rocks are a little on the big side. Colors are exactly as shown on the screen- at least on my monitor. The color mixture with the darker colors in it does that very well. The rocks look great and arrived very quickly. Like everyone else says wash it before putting it in your tank.
Overall Score
4.5
(75 Points)
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Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Gravel
3. Carib Sea CaribSea Arag-Alive Natural Reef Aquarium Gravel
User Ratings: 73 27
Carib Sea First Impressions
"One for my 2."Unlike most, I didn't purchase this gravel for its ability to glow. I purchased to put into a dry river rock. Originally I bought the black with colored stones for my 5 gallon tank. All n all, very happy with the purchase. I wanted white rocks that were vibrant. The rocks are REALLY dirty, and contain random debris. I use a hybrid of the Walstad Method, and this stuff is perfect.
- Carib Sea CaribSea Arag-Alive Natural Reef Aquarium Gravel
- Aids in the growth of corals
- Buffers for the life of the aquarium
- Helps maintain a proper pH of 8.2 without constant chemical additions
- Discourages nuisance algae growth
- Manufacture: CaribSea
- Product Dimensions: 2 x 13 x 20 inches; 16 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Carib Sea
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
- Affordability [star rating='3.9']
Carib Sea Final Thoughts
"No more gnats."Don't even waste your time adding it to your tank. Bigger than normal aquarium gravel, nice colors, good quality, no smell. Don't use any soaps or anything else. Arrived in 8 sealed plastic bags inside one Priority box. So far, really happy with how it looks in my small tank. The color mixture with the darker colors in it does that very well. The color looks beautiful and natural in the tank.
Overall Score
3.9
(7 Points)
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4. Aqua Glow-in-the-Dark Fish Tank SMALL Rubble 8oz ~ Glow Pebbles ~ Aquarium Gravel
User Ratings: 66 8
Gert's Glow House First Impressions
"Great product."I rinsed it before I put it in the tank. Don't use any soaps or anything else. Had to move fish out after it nearly died. Wouldn't have any other substrate for my axolotl. Some of the bad feedback says it clouds the water. I actually used this on the top of my potted plants to keep gnats away. Wonderful mixture of color with the black stone.
- Aqua Glow-in-the-Dark Fish Tank SMALL Rubble 8oz ~ Glow Pebbles ~ Aquarium Gravel
- Each stone is unique in size - generally they will be .5"-1.5"
- These can glow for 8 hours or more when fully charged.
- These charge the fastest under black, UV or LED light, but will still charge under regular light bulbs
- Water, acid and alkali resistant - Salt Water tanks are fine
- Completely Safe & Non-Toxic
- Manufacture: Gerts Glow House
- Product Dimensions: 8 x 4 x 4 inches; 5.6 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Gert's Glow House
- Quality [star rating='3.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
- Affordability [star rating='3.2']
Gert's Glow House Final Thoughts
"There is none."Arrived in 8 sealed plastic bags inside one Priority box. But the gravel itself is nice quality and adds interest to tanks. It worked really well and still allowed new stems to pop through. Wonderful mixture of color with the black stone. I used this for a path in a 22 gallon aquarium. I also found a DEAD spider in the gravel! For smaller plants, these rocks are a little on the big side.
Overall Score
4.2
(12 Points)
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5. Carib Sea ACS05839 Super Natural Sunset Gold Sand for Aquarium, 5-Pound
User Ratings: 72 3
Carib Sea 008479058393 First Impressions
"It is quite lovely."All substraight needs to be thoroughly rinsed before use. It looks great and didn't change anything about the water. I found it easier to do a medium sized bowl at a time. I filled with filter water ad let sit for a day before relocate fish. Not sure why there is so much bad feedback for this. Arrived in 8 sealed plastic bags inside one Priority box. So if you are looking for bigger size, this is not it.
- Carib Sea ACS05839 Super Natural Sunset Gold Sand for Aquarium, 5-Pound
- re-create natural looking eco-systems
- soft sand that's perfect for soft belly fish and turtles
- ph neutral ; safe for all aquariums
- no dyes or paints used
- made in the USA
- Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
- Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Carib Sea 008479058393
- Quality [star rating='3.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Carib Sea 008479058393 Final Thoughts
"My tank is not done yet."I've ordered their midnight pearl color and it is beautiful too. But didnt return it as it still looked cool with few coloured pebbles scattered. I use a hybrid of the Walstad Method, and this stuff is perfect. It looks great and didn't change anything about the water. 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. The gravel adds amazing color and the fish and snails seem to like it.
Overall Score
4.5
(228 Points)
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6. Carib Sea Florida Crushed Coral
User Ratings: 61 8
Carib Sea 110 First Impressions
"Great quality."Everyone ask where did i get that color. But didnt return it as it still looked cool with few coloured pebbles scattered. I did rinse it off before putting it in the aquarium. Perfect for the corydoras, pleasing to the eye. It's my new, absolute favorite substrate. It smells like chlorine and epoxy glue. Although I had to rinse it about 5 times to fully get ALL of the dust out.
- Carib Sea Florida Crushed Coral
- May also be used in marine or African cichlid aquariums
- Contains millions of beneficial marine bacteria to enhance biological filtration
- Ideal for most freshwater aquaria, including discus, tetras, angelfish, water turtles, rays, plants, cichlids and more
- Manufacture: Pro-Motion Distributing - Direct
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 2 x 14 inches; 10 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Carib Sea 110
- Quality [star rating='4.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
- Affordability [star rating='3.6']
Carib Sea 110 Final Thoughts
"Love these!"Removed pebbles and refilled for the 3rd time. I absolutely love how the rocks glow in my tank! Stir periodically and then your good to go! A little bigger than what I wanted but I still used it. I planned on spending 24-48 hours removing all the dust in washes and soaks. So far, really happy with how it looks in my small tank. This was the cheapest DIY project with a big wow factor.
Overall Score
4.1
(14 Points)
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7. Pisces 4lb Gold Pearl Aquarium Gravel (AM-GOLD005), Small
User Ratings: 66 10
Pisces AM-GOLD005 First Impressions
"Wet vs dry."I half rinse it and put it in my tank. These colors combine to give an overall color of light brown. 5 inches of gravel, so you could use more or less depending on tank size. Don't use any soaps or anything else. 5 inches of gravel, so you could use more or less depending on tank size. The gravel adds amazing color and the fish and snails seem to like it. It was easy to clean and looks great in my bamboo glass vases!
- Pisces 4lb Gold Pearl Aquarium Gravel (AM-GOLD005), Small
- Triple washed
- Pure natural gravel
- Unique to new Zealand
- 2-4Mm
- Age range description: All Life Stages
- Manufacture: Pisces USA
- Product Dimensions: 7.09 x 7.87 x 79 inches; 4.4 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Pisces AM-GOLD005
- Quality [star rating='3.4']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Pisces AM-GOLD005 Final Thoughts
"Overall this is good."I rinsed it before I put it in the tank. I planned on spending 24-48 hours removing all the dust in washes and soaks. I used this for a small aquarium with 2 goldfish and it worked great! One bag was open and had emptied into the box. We bought this for a glo fish tank. I'm accenting with multicolored glass rocks to accent. The gravel adds amazing color and the fish and snails seem to like it.
Overall Score
4.3
(15 Points)
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8. Spectrastone Special White Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 25-Pound Bag
User Ratings: 77 8
Spectrastone 40707 First Impressions
"The color is beautiful."I rinsed it before I put it in the tank. The 50 pound bag was jus barely enough for my 55 gallon tank! Wash gravel well before use, and its pretty good. Like everyone else says wash it before putting it in your tank. I have a 90 gallon aquarium with a footprint of 18 by 48 inches. It smells like chlorine and epoxy glue. Wouldn't have any other substrate for my axolotl.
- Spectrastone Special White Aquarium Gravel for Freshwater Aquariums, 25-Pound Bag
- Will not affect PH
- Safe for use in freshwater aquariums
- Non-Toxic coating
- Will not affect PH
- Non-Toxic coating
- Manufacture: Estes Gravel Products
- Product Dimensions: 18.75 x 9 x 2 inches; 25 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Spectrastone 40707
- Quality [star rating='4.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
- Affordability [star rating='4.8']
Spectrastone 40707 Final Thoughts
"Worked out great for me."Wonderful mixture of color with the black stone. Removed pebbles and refilled for the 3rd time. So far, really happy with how it looks in my small tank. I think the pink makes my aquarium stand out and gives it a cute little look. I rinsed it before I put it in the tank. Out of the bag there is an amazing amount of dust. I actually used this on the top of my potted plants to keep gnats away.
Overall Score
4.4
(36 Points)
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9. 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
(50 Points)
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10. Pure Water Pebbles Aquarium Gravel, 25-Pound, Burgundy
User Ratings: 56 12
Pure Water Pebbles 70051 First Impressions
"I love this stuff."Don't even waste your time adding it to your tank. This is my favorite gravel I've bought from Amazon. There's a nice mix of color and gives my little nano tanks a nice earthy feel. I've been using that for a few months now with my betta. The color looks beautiful and natural in the tank. Water became with film like on top and lots of little bubbles on every surface. I filled with filter water ad let sit for a day before relocate fish.
- Pure Water Pebbles Aquarium Gravel, 25-Pound, Burgundy
- Pure Water Pebbles Premium Freshwater Substrates
- Natural Decorative Gravel
- 100% Acrylic Coating, Colorfast
- Non-toxic, will not alter the chemistry of your aquarium water
- Recommended Uses: Fresh & Saltwater Aquariums, Ponds, Terrariums, Gardens, Potted Plants, Vases, Ash Trays, Crafts & Hobbies
- Manufacture: WORLD WIDE IMPORTS ENT., INC.
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 12 x 2 inches; 24.6 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Pure Water Pebbles 70051
- Quality [star rating='3.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
- Affordability [star rating='4.6']
Pure Water Pebbles 70051 Final Thoughts
"Makes my fish tank glow."I actually used this on the top of my potted plants to keep gnats away. I envisioned the bag being bigger since I ordered a 50lbs. I opened the bag, dumped it in a bowl and filled it with water. The color of the gravel makes the blue in my Tetra's and Gourami's pop. I envisioned the bag being bigger since I ordered a 50lbs. I bought a few bags of this and it's nice. Only issue is that it did have a hole in the bag but nothing too horrible.
Overall Score
4.2
(6 Points)
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