Editor's Choice - Our Favorite VavoPaw Aquarium Sand

1. VavoPaw 5 in 1 Fish Tank Cleaner, Quick Water Changer with Air-Pressing Button, Glass Scraper, Water...

User Ratings: 53 12

VavoPaw First Impressions

"Very good product."

Almost like a sparkle, but not bright. I used this sand in my 30gallon and put it into a 6. 2 weeks later and my tank is still a little cloudy. It looks great and it's super quality. But if you want actual fine sand might not be what your looking for. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine. Some people might have time to, but I do not.

  • VavoPaw 5 in 1 Fish Tank Cleaner, Quick Water Changer with Air-Pressing Button, Glass Scraper, Water Flow Controller, Extendable Pipe, Fish Tank Sand Aquarium Gravel Cleaner Kit - Black
  • 5 in 1 Function: This Aquarium Vacuum Gravel Cleaner is suitable for various types of fish tanks, which can be used for Sand Washing, Water Channging, Excrement Absorbing, Sand Raking, Fish Tank Glass Scraping and so on.
  • Convenient Air-pressing Button: Keep pressing until the water flows out automatically. Tips: Please keep the outlet below the inlet at least 19.69 inch / 50 cm when pumping water.
  • Easy to Use: It's convenient to install and easy to operate. Do not need to energize when changing water, this siphon will work as long as the drainage bucket is lower than the tank. Please note that the water outlet must lower at least 20 inch than the inlet when using.
  • Fish Protector: The fish tank gravel cleaner includes a filter basket net which can protect little fish and small gravel from sucking out of the aquarium accidentally.
  • Included Glass Scraper: Clean your fish tank without scratching it. The dimension of the glass scraper is : 5.7 inch * 2.6 inch ( 14.5 cm * 6.7 cm ).
  • Manufacture: VavoPaw
  • Product Dimensions: 15.75 x 1.18 x 1.18 inches; 10 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The VavoPaw
  • Quality [star rating='4.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.5']

VavoPaw Final Thoughts

"Love the look!"

The bio magnet clarifier clears the water up at first, but then it gets cloudy again. Do that over and over till the water finally is clear in the bucket. I never did get around to switching to gravel. I put the 5 pounds of sand straight into an empty 5 gallon tank. The water was clear by the next day. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine. Highly recommend, found out about it on YouTube.

Overall Score
3.9

[star rating="3.9"]
(161 Points)

2. Carib Sea ACS00824 Super Naturals Rio Grande Sand for Aquarium, 20-Pound

User Ratings: 58

Carib Sea 008479008244 First Impressions

"I really like it!"

I will need 3 more bags if I want a thicker 1 inch layer to fill my entire tank. Kind of sharp sand, not the soft smooth kind. I received this aquarium sand yesterday. Dont force yourself to look at a boring bare bottom tank! Just don't dump the water in the drain as its bad if sand is stuck in the drains! That is why I chose the Hydor Koralia Nano 240. Plant tanks require high light levels.

  • Carib Sea ACS00824 Super Naturals Rio Grande Sand for Aquarium, 20-Pound
  • perfect for re-creating natural river 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 008479008244
  • Quality [star rating='4.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.5']

Carib Sea 008479008244 Final Thoughts

"I couldn't be happier."

I went ahead and used it without rinsing it, which was a mistake. I thought it was soap, but it's not. The other comes packed pre-cultured with nitrifying bacteria. If I remember correctly, it's normal for new sand to do this. If you get this sand rinse it, I cannot stress that enough, rinse it. Highly recommend, found out about it on YouTube. And it is not recommended that you rinse it out.

Overall Score
4.4

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

3. Reptile Sciences Terrarium Sand, 10-Pound, Brown

User Ratings: 67 33

Reptile Sciences 82308 First Impressions

"Somewhat tricky to clean."

It helped the water clear up faster. Good thing I'm not in a rush so it will have time to settle. It's as close to white sand as you can get! This is the easiest sand and gravel I've ever cleaned. A bit more floated to the top, skimmed it off. Do that over and over till the water finally is clear in the bucket. Plant tanks require high light levels.

  • Reptile Sciences Terrarium Sand, 10-Pound, Brown
  • 100% Digestible Calcium Carbonate Prevents Internal and External Abrasions
  • 100% All-Natural Orbicular Grains; Silica & Phosphate-Free
  • Significantly Lowers Risk of Impaction in Reptiles
  • Contains Essential Strontium, Potassium and Magnesium
  • Natural Odor Neutralizer; Creates An All-Natural Environment
  • Manufacture: WORLD WIDE IMPORTS ENT., INC.
  • Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 8 x 1.5 inches; 9.35 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Reptile Sciences 82308
  • Quality [star rating='2.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='2.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.4']

Reptile Sciences 82308 Final Thoughts

"Get an unused bucket."

Not too white, more a beige-grey color. 10 weeks in and I have four tanks going. My Corydoras are having a field day! The Estes sand came highly recommended. Half of the bag was more than enough for my aquarium. Naturally, you will still want to start with hardy fish until the tank stabilizes. Love the way it looks in my new aquarium.

Overall Score
3.7

[star rating="3.7"]
(5 Points)

4. Worldwide Imports AWW80035 Aqua Terra Sand, 5-Pound, Black

Worldwide Imports 29589 First Impressions

"No issues."

I found that red cherry shrimp adore diatoms. One bag was enough to cover my standard 10 gallon tank. I like the extra little packet of bio-magnet clarifier. Like I said earlier, it's like beach sand. I used to use the bigger gravel, but wanted to change it up. A bit more floated to the top, skimmed it off. I love this substrate, I use it for my betta& goldfish tanks and it looks great.

  • Worldwide Imports AWW80035 Aqua Terra Sand, 5-Pound, Black
  • Worldwide Imports Aqua Terra Sand
  • Natural Coated Sand
  • Will not alter the chemistry of your aquarium water
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 0.02 x 0.02 x 0.02 inches; 0.32 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Worldwide Imports 29589
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.6']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.2']

Worldwide Imports 29589 Final Thoughts

"Hope this helps!"

A simple pass with a siphon hose removes most all of the waste. Take my advice, which I got from someone else, and buy a mini gravel vacuum. I bought it primarily because I purchased five assassin snails and the love sand. I put the 5 pounds of sand straight into an empty 5 gallon tank. I bought the Sunset Gold color and it is a beautiful sand. But like everything else, you have to make choices and compromises. Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water.

Overall Score
5.0

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

5. Hygger 12V DC Powered Electric Aquarium Gravel Vacuum Cleaner Kit Sand Washer Gravel Cleaning Tools ...

User Ratings: 35 38

hygger First Impressions

"Like go overboard."

This could very well be the perfect substrate, except for one thing. Worried about my newts underbelly but he seems okay with it. I bought it primarily because I purchased five assassin snails and the love sand. This is the ideal size, in my opinion, for most situations. Just cleaned the 5 lbs in a 5 gal bucket in the bath tub. A bit more floated to the top, skimmed it off. No need to rinse before putting in aquarium.

  • Hygger 12V DC Powered Electric Aquarium Gravel Vacuum Cleaner Kit Sand Washer Gravel Cleaning Tools Water Change for Fish Tank
  • Quick water change and easy gravel cleaning with Hygger Electric Gravel Cleaner Kit. DC powered adapter with UL certificated, safe to use, energy saving, makes sand cleaning and water change a breeze (NOT FOR FINE SAND)
  • Aquarium Gravel Cleaner kit includes a non-slip handle, 4 sections of extension tubes, 1 water pump, 1 sand vaccum, 1 debris vacuum, 1 brush head, 1 sand washing head, 1 filter housing and 6.5 ft water pipe
  • Sand vacuum for cleaning coarse gravel(stone size over 5 mm), brush head for cleaning gravel-free aquarium's bottom, sand washing head attachment for cleaning pebbles, debris vacuum for vacuuming out fish waste, intake strainer for water changing and filter housing for trapping large particles
  • Build in 4 sections tubes, it can be extends from 11.4 inch to 32.7 inch which is long enough to clean up to 3.2 ft depth tank. Threads together with extension tightly no flexing, white seal ring prevents from leaking
  • Water pump provides strong water flow up to 396 GPH (6.6 Gallon per Minute), easy to assemble and detach, drains and fills aquarium rapidly and effectively
  • DC powered adapter with UL certificated, safe to use, energy saving, makes sand cleaning and water change a breeze.
  • This electric cleaner saves you plenty of time and energy on gravel cleaning and water change.
  • Powerful 20 W water pump water flow up to 396 GPH.
  • Manufacture: hygger
  • Editor's Impressions Of The hygger
  • Quality [star rating='2.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='2.4']

hygger Final Thoughts

"Worked beautifully."

Come to find out the sand is somewhat dirty. Use the strongest, most focused nozzle you have. Within the bag, you will find two small packets. Half of the bag was more than enough for my aquarium. I bought the Torpedo Beach sand hoping for a pretty white sand and it was. Like I said earlier, it's like beach sand. It helps eliminate deadly ammonia spikes.

Overall Score
3.0

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

6. DINY Home & Style Aquarium Cleaner Siphon Pump Fish Tank Gravel Sand Cleaner with Long Nozzle with W...

User Ratings: 64 7

DINY Home & Style 4346781915 First Impressions

"Beautiful aquarium sand."

Darker sand still grows algae, but hides it. The item is as pictured and described. Use the strongest, most focused nozzle you have. Dont force yourself to look at a boring bare bottom tank! The other contains a floculant, to help clear cloudy water. Do that over and over till the water finally is clear in the bucket. It's as close to white sand as you can get!

  • DINY Home & Style Aquarium Cleaner Siphon Pump Fish Tank Gravel Sand Cleaner with Long Nozzle with Water Flow Controller
  • Easy to use gravel cleaner pump for fish tanks - removes the dirt from the bottom of your tank
  • Safe on fish during use - perfect fro both small and large aquarium's
  • Tube length is appx 5.5 feet and the tube diameter is appx 0.55"
  • Easy to use: Squeeze the large suction balloon softly so that the water and dirt can be sucked up
  • Includes Water Flow Control and Suction cup - The perfect water cleaner
  • Manufacture: Dependable Industries inc
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DINY Home & Style 4346781915
  • Quality [star rating='3.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.7']

DINY Home & Style 4346781915 Final Thoughts

"It worked like a charm."

My goldfish seems much happier and will dig and siphon the sand. The bio magnet clarifier clears the water up at first, but then it gets cloudy again. 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. No need to rinse before putting in aquarium. Just don't dump the water in the drain as its bad if sand is stuck in the drains! It can shorten the life of your filter's impeller.

Overall Score
4.3

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

7. Fish and Aquatic Supplies Aragonite Reef Sand 20lb

MOJETTO First Impressions

"No harm to the filters."

This filled a fair thin layer over half my elongated 35 gallon tank. When adding water, no dust, no mess. Like I said earlier, it's like beach sand. This sand is nice and heavy, and has a nice shine to it. My Corydoras are having a field day! And it is not recommended that you rinse it out. My beautiful sand turned a very dark brown.

  • Fish and Aquatic Supplies Aragonite Reef Sand 20lb
  • Provides maximum surface area for biological nitrification
  • Ideal for reef systems & helps maintain a healthy environment
  • Provides marine trace elements
  • Easy to use, pre-washed minimum rinsing required
  • Manufacture: Nature's Ocean
  • Product Dimensions: 22 x 12 x 2 inches; 20 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The MOJETTO
  • Quality [star rating='4.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

MOJETTO Final Thoughts

"Repeated 3-4 times."

At that point rinse the sand a couple more times. It's what I did with the sand I had left over that I'm using in my smaller tank. Love the way it looks in my new aquarium. My goldfish seems much happier and will dig and siphon the sand. Mine play and frolic constantly, leaving happy little trails all over the tank. If I remember correctly, it's normal for new sand to do this. Plant tanks require high light levels.

Overall Score
5.0

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

8. Kesheng 50g Mini White Quartz Sands for Aquariums Terrariums Garden Flowerpot Glassware Vases Decora...

Kesheng First Impressions

"Repeated 3-4 times."

I bought it primarily because I purchased five assassin snails and the love sand. I used it in my fire bellied toad enclosure, it is cloudy but that's expected. A bit beige mixed with white, but the crystals are still very pretty. The Estes sand came highly recommended. Darker sand still grows algae, but hides it. Mine play and frolic constantly, leaving happy little trails all over the tank. Use the strongest, most focused nozzle you have.

  • Kesheng 50g Mini White Quartz Sands for Aquariums Terrariums Garden Flowerpot Glassware Vases Decoration
  • Color: White; Package Content: 50g mini aquarium decor stones
  • Material: dinas. Weight: 50g
  • White stones, fit for fish tank waterscape decoration, garden, flower pots, vase and more.
  • Create a nature environment for your aquatic fish and pets, enhance visual beauty.
  • When you receive the parcel, please wash it 3-4 times before use.
  • Manufacture: Kesheng
  • Product Dimensions: 0.04 x 0.04 x 0.04 inches; 1.76 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Kesheng
  • Quality [star rating='3.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3']

Kesheng Final Thoughts

"Very good product."

I think it's probably OK to use without any washing, as it says on the bag. Very fine for sensitive bottom dwellers like Cory Cats. You really can't go wrong buying this sand! Then swirled and dumped what didn't sink immediately. Some will leave the tank when you get rid of unwanted plants too. It's absolutely beautiful and I'm very pleased with it. I bought 80 lbs of this sand for my 75 gallon fish tank.

Overall Score
4.0

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

9. WAYBER White Stones Decorative Pebble Rock Sand for Aquarium/Fish Turtle Tank/Vase Filler/Succulent ...

User Ratings: 63 2

WAYBER W-ST-WHITE-2LB First Impressions

"And it is perfect!"

My beautiful sand turned a very dark brown. The bag is small, but the quality of sand is good. Some people might have time to, but I do not. Not too white, more a beige-grey color. 10 weeks in and I have four tanks going. It is slightly finer and it hides algae very well. I will need 3 more bags if I want a thicker 1 inch layer to fill my entire tank.

  • WAYBER White Stones Decorative Pebble Rock Sand for Aquarium/Fish Turtle Tank/Vase Filler/Succulent Plants Decoration
  • Net Weight: 2 pounds (920 grams). Fill 2 Cups or 0.5 L volume. NB the stones are 2 lbs heavy enough but SMALL BAG!
  • Safe & Long Lasting: Non-toxic just like river gravels, color won't fade away through time.
  • Widely Usage: Excellent for fish and succulent plant, build a natural and shining looking for home of you and your de-lovelys. Perfect for aquarium, terrarium, flowerpot, vase, wedding decoration, etc.
  • Easy to Clean - Pebbles are polished and smooth. But due to transportation bump, it's normal to be some powder on surface. So before you first use, please wash 2-3 times until their surface clean.
  • Warm Tips: To avoid children eating by mistake, keep it away from children under 3.
  • Manufacture: WAYBER
  • Editor's Impressions Of The WAYBER W-ST-WHITE-2LB
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.6']

WAYBER W-ST-WHITE-2LB Final Thoughts

"Very good product."

If it clears up I'll try to remember to do an update review. The sand arrived dry, I'm still unclear if that's how it was supposed to arrive. Was frustrating but nobody's fault but mine. Used to have a dark substrate but decided to change to this. But like everything else, you have to make choices and compromises. One bag was enough to cover my standard 10 gallon tank. The point is, discus and rams do not appreciate getting buffeted.

Overall Score
4.3

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

10. Boss Premium 2 Lbs Decorative Aquarium Gravel Rocks, Blue Turquoise Stones Pebbles Substrate Sand fo...

User Ratings: 60

Boss Premium First Impressions

"Wonderful sand."

All three are inert; therefore, they do not affect ph. Doing that it should be clean enough to put in your tank and not cloud up your water. The bio magnet clarifier clears the water up at first, but then it gets cloudy again. I found that red cherry shrimp adore diatoms. 10 weeks in and I have four tanks going. My beautiful sand turned a very dark brown. But that is also something to consider with all sands.

  • Boss Premium 2 Lbs Decorative Aquarium Gravel Rocks, Blue Turquoise Stones Pebbles Substrate Sand for Fish Tank, Turtle Tank, Betta Fish (Fills 18 Fluid Oz / 530 mL)
  • Safe and Natural – these fish tank rocks are made using natural techniques to ensure the pebbles are free of toxins. When dipped in water, the polished stones are glossy and similar to sea stones. The glass used is robust and does not harm your fish, flowers, or succulent plants.
  • Net Weight – two (2) pounds of glass molded into lustrous gravel is perfect for decorative purposes. These small crystal stones will give you constant reflective sleekness and save on space.
  • Superior Quality – your home or workplace deserves quality decorations. That is why our team goes all-out to ascertain that customer satisfaction is met. The high standards, premium material, and professionalism incorporated in the design make these turtle rocks a quality product.
  • Versatile Functionality – use our decorative glass rocks anytime you want to take your décor to the next level. The fish tank gravel can be used in parties, weddings, offices, and at home.
  • Support American Sellers – we are a small business headquartered in California. Your support is an investment for the American economy and helps fuel the next generation of American entrepreneurs. Thank you for considering our products!
  • 2 pounds of stones
  • Manufacture: Boss Premium
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Boss Premium
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.7']

Boss Premium Final Thoughts

"Nice touch."

This sand is beautiful and incredibly soft! Will never use ugly waste trapping gravel again! But if you want actual fine sand might not be what your looking for. Come to find out the sand is somewhat dirty. Color in the pic looks pretty true to the real thing. Except for and axolotl owner this Sand is veryyy hard to keep clean! A bit more floated to the top, skimmed it off.

Overall Score
4.6

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

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