Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Quartz Colors Aquarium Gravel

1. Quartz Colored Gravel Pebbles (SM10100) Gold Metallic, 3 lbs

User Ratings: 63 7

Quartz Colors First Impressions

"Nice gravel."

So will just see if color stays-God willing! I used this for a small aquarium with 2 goldfish and it worked great! Wash gravel well before use, and its pretty good. I actually used this on the top of my potted plants to keep gnats away. Worked great for my succulent gardens. This is the real deal mother earth approx. Water became with film like on top and lots of little bubbles on every surface.

  • Quartz Colored Gravel Pebbles (SM10100) Gold Metallic, 3 lbs
  • Approximately 1/8"
  • Color Stable
  • Will not effect PH
  • Color deviations are possible due to typographical reasons
  • For crafts, floral, landscaping, ashtray and vase filler, hobbies and all decorative purposes.
  • Manufacture: Quartz Colors
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Quartz Colors
  • Quality [star rating='4.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

Quartz Colors Final Thoughts

"Fantastic gravel!"

Removed pebbles and refilled for the 3rd time. For smaller plants, these rocks are a little on the big side. I've been using that for a few months now with my betta. I used this for a small aquarium with 2 goldfish and it worked great! Just do a proper rinse, and you will be fine. Snails and fish dont seem to mind the switch from sand. Really just rinsed a little and ready to go.

Overall Score
4.2

[star rating="4.2"]
(27 Points)

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2. Colored Quartz Gravel Pebbles (SC3002) Red, 3 lbs

User Ratings: 58 20

Quartz Colors First Impressions

"Beautiful and natural."

It's a gemstone quality gravel, not the topfin crap from petsmart. I wished I would have bought a few more so It would be deeper in my tank. Minimal clouding gone within 12 hours. Worked great for my succulent gardens. Very random shapes and colors that blend well. Wouldn't have any other substrate for my axolotl. For my purpose, they work perfectly, for an aquarium, they might need a quick rinse.

  • Colored Quartz Gravel Pebbles (SC3002) Red, 3 lbs
  • Approximately 1/8"
  • Color Stable
  • Will note 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='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.9']

Quartz Colors Final Thoughts

"Small black gravel."

I use a hybrid of the Walstad Method, and this stuff is perfect. Secondly the gravels colour looks enhanced under a bright led light. Very random shapes and colors that blend well. It does need a good washing, and I used a 5 gallon bucket method. I used this for a small aquarium with 2 goldfish and it worked great! Aside from the size, the appearance of this gravel is what stands out the most. Just do a proper rinse, and you will be fine.

Overall Score
3.8

[star rating="3.8"]
(12 Points)

3. 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)

4. Quartz Colored Gravel/Pebbles (SM10100) Gold Metallic, 10 lbs

User Ratings: 45 31

Quartz Colors First Impressions

"My tank is not done yet."

The rock arrived quickly and several days before projected. I wished I would have bought a few more so It would be deeper in my tank. I bought two bags for my 55 gallon. I wanted white rocks that were vibrant. It was easy to clean and looks great in my bamboo glass vases! These colors combine to give an overall color of light brown. Yeah this stuff has to come prerinsed.

  • Quartz Colored Gravel/Pebbles (SM10100) Gold Metallic, 10 lbs
  • Approximately 1/8"
  • Color Stable
  • Will not effect PH
  • Color deviations are possible due to typographical reasons
  • crafts, flral, landscaping, ashtray and vase filler, hobbies and all decrative purposes
  • Manufacture: Quartz Colors
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Quartz Colors
  • Quality [star rating='2.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.1']

Quartz Colors Final Thoughts

"Nice rocks for my BioOrb."

I rinsed it before I put it in the tank. I found it easier to do a medium sized bowl at a time. The gravel size is exactly as described in the product description- 2 to 4mm. I filled with filter water ad let sit for a day before relocate fish. I wished I would have bought a few more so It would be deeper in my tank. The texture is smooth so cories and burrowing fish will not hurt themselves. Colors are exactly as shown on the screen- at least on my monitor.

Overall Score
3.3

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

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5. Colored Quartz Gravel Pebbles (S7030) Green Gray, 3 lbs

User Ratings: 70

Quartz Colors First Impressions

"With normal tap water."

Don't use any soaps or anything else. Bigger than normal aquarium gravel, nice colors, good quality, no smell. Some of the bad feedback says it clouds the water. Don't even hesitate on purchasing this stuff. Only issue is that it did have a hole in the bag but nothing too horrible. Plenty of rock for my 5 gal aquarium. Lovely colors and everything i was looking for!

  • Colored Quartz Gravel Pebbles (S7030) Green Gray, 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 filler, hobbies and all decorative purposes.
  • Manufacture: Quartz Colors
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Quartz Colors
  • Quality [star rating='4.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.5']

Quartz Colors Final Thoughts

"It's what I needed."

For reference, my tank is a 20 gallon tall tank. It has lovely colors and I will be using ONLY this gravel in the future. Like everyone else says wash it before putting it in your tank. All substraight needs to be thoroughly rinsed before use. I would buy again if the price didn't double from last time. I do not own glofish nor a glofish tank. I used this for a small aquarium with 2 goldfish and it worked great!

Overall Score
4.7

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

6. Natural Quartz Pebbles Gravel, 25 lbs

User Ratings: 70

Quartz Colors First Impressions

"There is none."

The gravel adds amazing color and the fish and snails seem to like it. So will just see if color stays-God willing! So if you are looking for bigger size, this is not it. The color of the gravel makes the blue in my Tetra's and Gourami's pop. It has lovely colors and I will be using ONLY this gravel in the future. But the gravel itself is nice quality and adds interest to tanks. It really makes the tank look sharp and I believe the goldfish likes it, too.

  • Natural Quartz Pebbles Gravel, 25 lbs
  • Approximately 1/8"
  • All natural Quartz pebbles
  • Will not effect PH
  • For freshwater aquariums, terrariums, landscaping, vase filler for candles and floral, crafts, hobbies and all decorative purposes.
  • Manufacture: Quartz Colors
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Quartz Colors
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.9']

Quartz Colors Final Thoughts

"Nice gravel."

I included a picture which doesn't do the product justice. I would buy again if the price didn't double from last time. This was the cheapest DIY project with a big wow factor. I've ordered their midnight pearl color and it is beautiful too. The little package of clarifier included is not nearly enough. I didn't even need the water clarifier, and I found it in the bag. Works great in my daughter aquarium.

Overall Score
4.7

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

7. KFK Sparkling Pearl - Fire Red

KFK First Impressions

"It's what I ordered."

I have a 90 gallon aquarium with a footprint of 18 by 48 inches. Had to move fish out after it nearly died. They're like large pebbles that are the size of your pinky-nail. Purchased 9 bags of this for a new 180 gallon aquarium. I've been using it now for a couple of months and nothing has happened to them. Minimal clouding gone within 12 hours. These colors combine to give an overall color of light brown.

  • KFK Sparkling Pearl - Fire Red
  • Adds briliant color to you aquarium bottom
  • Heavier than water and lighter than gravel it will remain on top of gravel.
  • Colors are fused into pellets, will not fade
  • Reflects light to provide shimmering luminescent effect
  • Manufacture: KFK Products
  • Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 1 inches; 4 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The KFK
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

KFK Final Thoughts

"With normal tap water."

Color is good contrast to the Beta. Don't even waste your time adding it to your tank. Arrived in 8 sealed plastic bags inside one Priority box. It smells like chlorine and epoxy glue. So far, really happy with how it looks in my small tank. Removed pebbles and refilled for the 3rd time. The rocks are REALLY dirty, and contain random debris.

Overall Score
5.0

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

8. GloFish Aquarium Gravel, Fluorescent Colors, 5-Pound

User Ratings: 78 4

GloFish 29087 First Impressions

"I recommend!"

It worked really well and still allowed new stems to pop through. The glow is pretty minimal but it still looks nice. I baught a 5 gallon tank and i had to buy 2 packs. The color of the gravel makes the blue in my Tetra's and Gourami's pop. I decided on this particular brand of gravel because of Amazon's add-on program. This is not the colored synthetic aquarium medium. Color is good contrast to the Beta.

  • GloFish Aquarium Gravel, Fluorescent Colors, 5-Pound
  • Solid black gravel
  • Use as substrate or accent
  • 5 pound bag
  • Black gravel with fluorescent accents
  • Use as substrate or accent
  • 5 pound bag
  • Rinse gravel before using
  • Manufacture: GloFish
  • Product Dimensions: 4 x 5 x 9 inches; 5 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The GloFish 29087
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.4']

GloFish 29087 Final Thoughts

"Nicely polished."

I used these to put on top of soil if my pot plants. There's a nice mix of color and gives my little nano tanks a nice earthy feel. Removed pebbles and refilled for the 3rd time. I used this for a path in a 22 gallon aquarium. The rock arrived quickly and several days before projected. I rinsed it about 3-4 times and felt satisfied it was good. Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and would suggest this product to others.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(4416 Points)

9. Natural Mix Color Undrilled Fluorite Polished Gravel Stone Irregular Shaped Rocks for Fish Aquariums...

User Ratings: 64 4

Mimosa First Impressions

"The color is beautiful."

Very random shapes and colors that blend well. I purchased to put into a dry river rock. So far, really happy with how it looks in my small tank. The pebbles are a perfect size for 30+ gallon tanks. This is the real deal mother earth approx. I also found a DEAD spider in the gravel! The gravel size is exactly as described in the product description- 2 to 4mm.

  • Natural Mix Color Undrilled Fluorite Polished Gravel Stone Irregular Shaped Rocks for Fish Aquariums & Tank Decorations|Substrate for Air Plants|Vase Fillers|DIY Jewelry|Wish Bottles Fillers|410 Grams
  • Fluorite Gravel Bulk Sale: Net Weight: 410 Grams(1Pound). Size: 9-15mm(0.35’’-0.59’’). This is Beautiful Set That Came with Bonus Crystals, Such as Selenite Stick, Tumbled Crystal and So on.
  • Range of Color: Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet, Brown, Gray, or a Mix of Colors.
  • An Excellent Stone for Aquarium: The Tumbled, Polished, and Irregular Fluorite Chips Stones Create a Colorful and Natural Base for yours fish Tank. Proven, Quality filtration. Rinse Gravel Before Using.
  • More Application: Substrate for Air Plants , Vase Fillers, Wish Bottles Fillers. Home Decor, Landscape and DIY Jewelry. Perfect for All Enthusiasts.
  • 100% Money-back Guarantee: Your Purchase Is Backed by Our Guarantee That You Are Fully Satisfied with Your Purchase or Receive Your Money Back. Excellent Gift Enjoyable for You and Your Loved One.
  • Manufacture: Mimosa Co.,Ltd
  • Item Weight: 1.15 pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Mimosa
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.1']

Mimosa Final Thoughts

"These rocks are perfect!"

This is the real deal mother earth approx. It will take you a while to properly clean. It was easy to clean and looks great in my bamboo glass vases! Only issue is that it did have a hole in the bag but nothing too horrible. Don't even waste your time adding it to your tank. I actually used this on the top of my potted plants to keep gnats away. I'd recommend but just be wary of debris.

Overall Score
4.3

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

10. Spectrastone Swift Creek for Freshwater Aquariums, 5-Pound Bag

User Ratings: 69 5

Spectrastone 11507 First Impressions

"Fantastic gravel!"

It has lovely colors and I will be using ONLY this gravel in the future. The rocks are REALLY dirty, and contain random debris. All n all, very happy with the purchase. Really like the coloring of them as well. All n all, very happy with the purchase. Out of the bag there is an amazing amount of dust. Unlike most, I didn't purchase this gravel for its ability to glow.

  • Spectrastone Swift Creek for Freshwater Aquariums, 5-Pound Bag
  • Will not affect PH
  • Safe for use in freshwater aquariums
  • Non-Toxic coating
  • Manufacture: Estes Gravel Products
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.25 x 1.5 inches; 5 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Spectrastone 11507
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='4']

Spectrastone 11507 Final Thoughts

"Fantastic gravel!"

Lovely colors and everything i was looking for! Don't use any soaps or anything else. Fast delivery and item true to description. But didnt return it as it still looked cool with few coloured pebbles scattered. 5 inches of gravel, so you could use more or less depending on tank size. I also found a DEAD spider in the gravel! For my purpose, they work perfectly, for an aquarium, they might need a quick rinse.

Overall Score
4.4

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

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