Eco Plant Natural River 1kg - river gravel 2-5mm

- natural
- anti-algae
- rinsed
- for aquarium decoration
- as aquarium substrate
- safe


Safe substrates from ECO PLANT or gravel from construction supplies?
Usually, the gravels and sands available in auctions come from construction supplies. This is the main reason for the growth of algae, and the dying of plants and fish. The cause is unstable pH, unknown chemical compounds contained in the gravel, and settled viruses, fungi, and pathogens, present despite washing and boiling by the unfortunate user. It is enough to buy a ton of gravel for two hundred and sell it to aquarists as aquarium gravel. Enough of such hypocrisy!

Eco Plant offers natural gravels sourced from aquatic environments for your aquarium. This gravel has much better properties than that from construction for making concrete. It does not cause pH fluctuations, does not contain harmful substances, and the only bacteria present are nitrifying bacteria. Due to its neutrality for water, structure, porosity, and color, the gravel has "anti-algae" properties. It does not cause algae growth.

Decoration or main substrate?
That depends on you. The gravel works great as a so-called "island" or river in the aquarium. You can also use it as the main substrate.

Is it suitable for planting plants?
Absolutely. In this substrate, you can easily plant aquatic plants.

Rinse or not rinse?
The gravel is rinsed and colonized by bacteria. Unfortunately, during transport, there is slight abrasion of the gravel (stone rubbing against stone), causing a film that needs to be rinsed off.
Rinsing takes little time and is safe. Remember to rinse under running water at a slightly warm temperature (lukewarm water). This will prevent excessive washing away of bacteria.

Why is the gravel wet when opening the package?
For two reasons:
1: it is taken straight from the water and packed in a double bag.
2: this allows bacteria to live and reproduce.

Packaging: 1kg
Grain size: 2-5mm