Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Colored Aquarium Sand
1. Yarssir Natural Pebble Fish Tank Landscape Bottom Sand Colored Stones for Potted Turtles Aquarium De...
User Ratings: 73
Yarssir First Impressions
"I am so happy I did!"You'll be shocked at the fine particles that come out! The other comes packed pre-cultured with nitrifying bacteria. There is a black sand from the same manufacturer called Tahitian Moon. It looks really pretty and natural. I rinsed each bag separately and skimmed the small amount that floated to the top. Will never use ugly waste trapping gravel again! My aquarium was so beautiful with this sand!
- Yarssir Natural Pebble Fish Tank Landscape Bottom Sand Colored Stones for Potted Turtles Aquarium Decorations - 2 lb
- Material:Colorful glass polished gravel.
- Size and Pkg include:2-3mm; 1kg.
- Rinse with water 3-4 times before,do not rubbing force.
- Excellent for vases, bowls, table, aquarium, fish tank, or outside in the garden.
- Not toy, keep away from children for chocking hazard.
- Manufacture: Yarssir
- Product Dimensions: 2.36 x 1.77 x 0.39 inches; 2.2 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Yarssir
- Quality [star rating='3.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
- Affordability [star rating='4.2']
Yarssir Final Thoughts
"Great substrate."Will never use ugly waste trapping gravel again! Not too white, more a beige-grey color. Not too white, more a beige-grey color. Some will leave the tank when you get rid of unwanted plants too. This sand is nice and heavy, and has a nice shine to it. 2 weeks later and my tank is still a little cloudy. I rinsed each bag separately and skimmed the small amount that floated to the top.
Overall Score
4.5
(10 Points)
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Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Sand
2. Carib Sea ACS00052 Fiji Pink Reef Sand for Aquarium, 40-Pound
User Ratings: 43 23
Carib Sea 008479000521 First Impressions
"I really like it!"Do that over and over till the water finally is clear in the bucket. This could very well be the perfect substrate, except for one thing. Kind of sharp sand, not the soft smooth kind. The grain size will range from fine to medium. I toss the cloudy water into the streets instead. A bit more floated to the top, skimmed it off. One bag was enough to cover my standard 10 gallon tank.
- Carib Sea ACS00052 Fiji Pink Reef Sand for Aquarium, 40-Pound
- 100% aragonite supports stable ph
- re-create natural reef environments
- great for African cichlids
- grain size reduces built up detritus
- 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 008479000521
- Quality [star rating='3.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
- Affordability [star rating='2.4']
Carib Sea 008479000521 Final Thoughts
"So soft, so beautiful."I love this substrate, I use it for my betta& goldfish tanks and it looks great. This is a nice color of sand and looks good under the light. I'm probably only going to use this brand from now on. Use the strongest, most focused nozzle you have. I rinsed each bag separately and skimmed the small amount that floated to the top. A simple pass with a siphon hose removes most all of the waste. I used about 9 lbs in my 5 gallon tank, since I wanted a deep substrate layer.
Overall Score
3.4
(16 Points)
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3. Zoo Med Vita Sand, 10 Pounds, Sahara Slate
User Ratings: 49 16
Zoo Med VS10 First Impressions
"Repeated 3-4 times."10 weeks in and I have four tanks going. The water was clear by the next day. There are two versions of the Crystal River Sand from Caribsea. The filter doesn't agitate the sand either. I toss the cloudy water into the streets instead. I received this aquarium sand yesterday. For a Flounder tank, well, we will just have to see when they get here.
- Zoo Med Vita Sand, 10 Pounds, Sahara Slate
- Available in 6 colors
- All natural calcium carbonate
- No dyes or additives
- Manufacture: Zoo Med Laboratories
- Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 3 x 15 inches; 9.92 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The Zoo Med VS10
- Quality [star rating='4.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
- Affordability [star rating='3']
Zoo Med VS10 Final Thoughts
"Love love love love love!"I unloaded it into a bucket and continued to rinse several times. Perfect sand, I didn't bother rinsing or cleaning it like the directions said. It's what I did with the sand I had left over that I'm using in my smaller tank. 2 weeks later and my tank is still a little cloudy. Poured water in, ran the filter for a day. The point is, discus and rams do not appreciate getting buffeted. I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank.
Overall Score
4.0
(15 Points)
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4. Carib Sea ACS05823 Super Natural Torpedo Beach Sand Aquarium, 5-Pounds
User Ratings: 74 5
Carib Sea 008479058232 First Impressions
"One is just the sand."The filter we used was also established with bacteria from the former tank setup. Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine. The other comes packed pre-cultured with nitrifying bacteria. I bought the Torpedo Beach sand hoping for a pretty white sand and it was. Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water. A bit beige mixed with white, but the crystals are still very pretty.
- Carib Sea ACS05823 Super Natural Torpedo Beach Sand Aquarium, 5-Pounds
- re-create natural ecosystems
- ph neutral ; great for all aquariums
- grain size reduces built up detritus
- no paints or dyes 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 008479058232
- Quality [star rating='4.9']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
Carib Sea 008479058232 Final Thoughts
"Hope it works out."You'll be shocked at the fine particles that come out! But like everything else, you have to make choices and compromises. Take my advice, which I got from someone else, and buy a mini gravel vacuum. My Corydoras are having a field day! The bag is small, but the quality of sand is good. The other contains a floculant, to help clear cloudy water. I found that red cherry shrimp adore diatoms.
Overall Score
4.5
(125 Points)
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5. HEEPDD Aquarium Water Changer, 59inch Length Fish Tank Manual Cleaning Tool Gravel Sand Cleaner Vacu...
User Ratings: 24 25
HEEPDD First Impressions
"Overall I'm a fan."Poured water in, ran the filter for a day. I love this substrate, I use it for my betta& goldfish tanks and it looks great. This is a nice color of sand and looks good under the light. I used it in my fire bellied toad enclosure, it is cloudy but that's expected. Dont force yourself to look at a boring bare bottom tank! My goldfish seems much happier and will dig and siphon the sand. I used this sand in my 30gallon and put it into a 6.
- HEEPDD Aquarium Water Changer, 59inch Length Fish Tank Manual Cleaning Tool Gravel Sand Cleaner Vacuum Siphon Tube for Water Changing and Sand Cleaner (AS-999)
- Easy to Use---This aquarium water changer is easy to use, you just need to put the tube head immersed into the water and move up and down to produce pressure in the tube, then the water will automatically flow through the pipe due to the siphon effect.
- Multi Purpose---This aquarium water changer not only can change water, but also can clean up small gravel and remove excrement at ease.
- Qualitative Materials---The soft long pipe of this aquarium water changer is made of PVC, which is eco-friendly, non-toxic and flexible.
- Special Tube Head Design---This aquarium water changer adopts special tube head design, makes it more convenient than other products to change the water at the aquarium manually.
- Suitable for Small Sized Aquarium---This aquarium water changer is mainly suitable for family small sized aquarium or fish tank.
- Manufacture: HEEPDD
- Editor's Impressions Of The HEEPDD
- Quality [star rating='2.6']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
- Affordability [star rating='3.4']
HEEPDD Final Thoughts
"Love love love love love!"I've had it in my aquarium now for just about 24 hours and cycling. Almost like a sparkle, but not bright. I never did get around to switching to gravel. I went ahead and used it without rinsing it, which was a mistake. My beautiful sand turned a very dark brown. I went ahead and used it without rinsing it, which was a mistake. I will need 3 more bags if I want a thicker 1 inch layer to fill my entire tank.
Overall Score
3.1
(8 Points)
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6. CaribSea Aquatics Super Naturals Aquarium Sand, 50-Pound, Crystal River
CaribSea Aquatics 008479008701 First Impressions
"But its natural SAND."The Estes sand came highly recommended. The bio magnet clarifier clears the water up at first, but then it gets cloudy again. It is beautiful and I'm thrilled with my purchase! I didn't have fish yet and decided just to chance it. If you are starting a new tank, this is the one that I would recommend. My Corydoras are having a field day! Some people might have time to, but I do not.
- CaribSea Aquatics Super Naturals Aquarium Sand, 50-Pound, Crystal River
- Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home
- grain size reduces built up detritus
- ph neutral ; great for all aquarium substrates
- no paints or dyes used ; all natural
- made in the USA
- Manufacture: Deepwater Aquatics Distribution
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 16 x 10 inches; 50 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The CaribSea Aquatics 008479008701
- Quality [star rating='4.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='5']
CaribSea Aquatics 008479008701 Final Thoughts
"Beautiful aquarium sand."I bought the Torpedo Beach sand hoping for a pretty white sand and it was. Almost like a sparkle, but not bright. It is slightly finer and it hides algae very well. Just be smarter than me about it and you'll be very happy with the product. It's what I did with the sand I had left over that I'm using in my smaller tank. This was a very nice sand and I enjoyed it very much! I used about 9 lbs in my 5 gallon tank, since I wanted a deep substrate layer.
Overall Score
5.0
(1 Points)
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7. CaribSea Aquatics Super Naturals Aquarium Sand, 50-Pound, Crystal River
CaribSea Aquatics 008479008701 First Impressions
"Love the look!"I still love it and maybe will return to it someday after my aquarium is settled in. It looks great and it's super quality. The filter we used was also established with bacteria from the former tank setup. Some people might have time to, but I do not. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine. I used about 9 lbs in my 5 gallon tank, since I wanted a deep substrate layer. You probably need more if you are planning on planting live plants.
- CaribSea Aquatics Super Naturals Aquarium Sand, 50-Pound, Crystal River
- Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home
- grain size reduces built up detritus
- ph neutral ; great for all aquarium substrates
- no paints or dyes used ; all natural
- made in the USA
- Manufacture: Deepwater Aquatics Distribution
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 16 x 10 inches; 50 Pounds
- Editor's Impressions Of The CaribSea Aquatics 008479008701
- Quality [star rating='4.3']
- Value For Money [star rating='5']
- Affordability [star rating='4']
CaribSea Aquatics 008479008701 Final Thoughts
"I really like it!"I bought 80 lbs of this sand for my 75 gallon fish tank. I bought 80 lbs of this sand for my 75 gallon fish tank. You probably need more if you are planning on planting live plants. And it is not recommended that you rinse it out. Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water. If you are starting a new tank, this is the one that I would recommend. The other comes packed pre-cultured with nitrifying bacteria.
Overall Score
5.0
(1 Points)
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8. Penn-Plax Deco-Replicas Sand & Seashell Lighthouse Aquarium Ornament – 3 Safe for Freshwater and S...
User Ratings: 67 17
Penn-Plax RR1052 First Impressions
"A REALLY LOT."Use the strongest, most focused nozzle you have. I used to use the bigger gravel, but wanted to change it up. Perfect sand, I didn't bother rinsing or cleaning it like the directions said. It looks really pretty and natural. No need to rinse before putting in aquarium. When adding water, no dust, no mess. My aquarium was so beautiful with this sand!
- Penn-Plax Deco-Replicas Sand & Seashell Lighthouse Aquarium Ornament – 3 Safe for Freshwater and Saltwater Tanks
- LIKE SAND BETWEEN THE TOES: Bring the warmth and joy of the beach to your aquarium with the Deco-Replicas Sand & Seashell Lighthouse Aquarium Ornament. This piece is accented with a blue trim, mini decorative windows and entries, an open star cutout, and 2 large entrance swim-throughs.
- MADE OF SAFE AND DURABLE RESIN: Our ornaments are inspected with your fish’s safety in mind; the material is safe for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. With a finely constructed base, you don’t need to worry about the Lighthouse floating around once you place it underwater.
- SUPER SIMPLE TO CLEAN: Before placing into your tank, or as you as perform regular cleaning and maintenance, simply wipe down and rinse off the ornament with warm water. Never use soap, as the residual soap particles can harm your fish.
- MEASUREMENTS: The Lighthouse measures overall at 3.5” (Diameter) x 8.3” (Height). The 2 large entrance swim-throughs measure 2” (W) x 2.5” (H) and 1.5” (W) x 2.25” (H).
- NAUTICAL DÉCOR: The Sand & Seashell Lighthouse also makes for a great decoration piece for parties, weddings, beach houses, nautical themed rooms, or the bedroom of an ocean loving child who’s into all things aquatic.
- Age range description: All Life Stages
- Manufacture: PENN-PLAX
- Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 8 inches; 4.8 Ounces
- Editor's Impressions Of The Penn-Plax RR1052
- Quality [star rating='4.7']
- Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
- Affordability [star rating='3.7']
Penn-Plax RR1052 Final Thoughts
"A REALLY LOT."Use the strongest, most focused nozzle you have. For a Flounder tank, well, we will just have to see when they get here. This sand is nice and heavy, and has a nice shine to it. The sand causes bubbles to remain on top of the water too. I added my snail and fish within about 12 hours and everyone is happy. The sand causes bubbles to remain on top of the water too. Not too white, more a beige-grey color.
Overall Score
4.1
(40 Points)
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9. Aquarium Manual Water Changer Gravel Cleaner Water Filter Syphon Tube Fluids Transfer Tool PVC Sand ...
User Ratings: 64 36
Pssopp Pssoppikwmgdapf1 First Impressions
"Worked beautifully."Do that over and over till the water finally is clear in the bucket. Highly recommend, found out about it on YouTube. If you are slack on maintenance, pick a darker sand. I used it in my fire bellied toad enclosure, it is cloudy but that's expected. I bought 80 lbs of this sand for my 75 gallon fish tank. Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water. I have a 50 gallon established freshwater tank.
- Aquarium Manual Water Changer Gravel Cleaner Water Filter Syphon Tube Fluids Transfer Tool PVC Sand Vacuum Cleaning Pump Fish Tank Cleaning Tool with 59in Long Pipe
- 【Siphon Effect】Put the tube head immersed into the water, move up and down to produce pressure in the tube, then the water will automatically flow through the pipe due to the siphon effect.
- 【Long Suction Pipe】Supplied with long suction pipe, you can remove the dirt from the bottom of your aquarium. Special tube head design makes it easy to change the water at the aquarium manually.
- 【Change Water Easily】It can change water, clean up small gravel and remove excrement at ease. You don't need to spoon up water any more, suitable for small sized aquarium.
- 【High Quality】The soft long pipe is made of PVC, eco-friendly, non-toxic and flexible. Harmless to fishes and no peculiar smell.
- 【Easy to Use】Comes ready to use for convenient, assembly-free aquarium maintenance.
- Manufacture: Pssopp
- Editor's Impressions Of The Pssopp Pssoppikwmgdapf1
- Quality [star rating='2.5']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.1']
- Affordability [star rating='3.3']
Pssopp Pssoppikwmgdapf1 Final Thoughts
"I really like this sand."I used this sand in my 30gallon and put it into a 6. Plants are easy to plant in it as well. If I remember correctly, it's normal for new sand to do this. 10 weeks in and I have four tanks going. I received this aquarium sand yesterday. Really nice appearance in the tank, looks very authentic. This filled a fair thin layer over half my elongated 35 gallon tank.
Overall Score
3.5
(4 Points)
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10. Laifoo 50ft Aquarium Water Changer Gravel & Sand Cleaner Fish Tank Siphon Cleaning Tools
User Ratings: 69 5
Laifoo First Impressions
"My fish was undisturbed."We used regular tap water and water from our main tank. I didn't have fish yet and decided just to chance it. My goldfish seems much happier and will dig and siphon the sand. This is the easiest sand and gravel I've ever cleaned. 2 weeks later and my tank is still a little cloudy. This is a nice color of sand and looks good under the light. I used it in my fire bellied toad enclosure, it is cloudy but that's expected.
- Laifoo 50ft Aquarium Water Changer Gravel & Sand Cleaner Fish Tank Siphon Cleaning Tools
- ✮2-IN-1 FUNCTION: Convenient to siphon fish faeces, impurities, turbid water out of fish tank & refill clean water by switching connector.
- ✮50 Feet HOSE: Made from elastic clear plastic. Harmless to fishes & No peculiar smell. Makes it more durable and anti-kinking.
- ✮GRAVEL TUBE: Sinkable, with a filter screen inside. And appropriate suction force will not disturb fish or decor when it's working.
- ✮SIPHON BALL: All you need to do is to pinch it several times, water will flow out automatically. Without striking a blowing.
- ✮WARRANTY: 3 months after the date of purchase, we take care of all quality-related issues with a FREE replacement or refund. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our professional after-sale service.
- Manufacture: Laifoo
- Editor's Impressions Of The Laifoo
- Quality [star rating='4.1']
- Value For Money [star rating='3.5']
- Affordability [star rating='4.5']
Laifoo Final Thoughts
"Bottom line."If you have bright lights, algae will grow on this sand. Within the bag, you will find two small packets. If I remember correctly, it's normal for new sand to do this. A simple pass with a siphon hose removes most all of the waste. If you are slack on maintenance, pick a darker sand. Color in the pic looks pretty true to the real thing. If it clears up I'll try to remember to do an update review.
Overall Score
4.4
(668 Points)
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