Natural Color Volcanic Substrate Black 1-2mm 5kg

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About the Natural Color Volcanic Substrate Black 1-2mm 5kg

Planted tanks tend to fail at the roots long before anything shows in the leaves. A fired ceramic soil at 1-2mm is porous enough to stop that happening, and the volcanic black colour throws green foliage forward. Supplied in a 5kg bag, and suited to planted and tropical fish tanks alike.

Roots penetrate the material easily and spread right through the bed, which is what a planted tank needs from its floor.

Specification

  • Size: 1-2mm
  • Colour: Volcanic Black
  • Material: Ceramic
  • Aquarium substrate for aquarium plants
  • Good water and air penetrability
  • Great substrate pebble for aquarium fish tank
  • Supplied in 5kg bag

Working out how much substrate you need

To reach a Two Inch (2") gravel depth in your fish tank, measure up and follow these three steps:

  1. Multiply tank LENGTH by tank WIDTH in inches. Worked example: 47" Inches x 19" Inches = 893
  2. Divide that figure by 10. Worked example: 893 / 10 = 89.3
  3. Divide by 2.2 to convert to kilogrammes. Worked example: 89.3 / 2.2 = 40.5 KG REQUIRED

Rough guide for a 2" substrate / gravel depth

  • 60cm / 2ft TANK = 25 kg
  • 80cm / 2.6ft TANK = 30kg
  • 100cm / 3.3ft TANK = 35 kg
  • 120cm / 4ft TANK = 40 kg

Treat these as approximates - you may well want a deeper or thinner layer of substrate / gravel.

Delivery & returns
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Tracked 1–2 days£4.00
Courier next day£6.00
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Order before 3pm Monday–Friday for same-day despatch. We deliver to the UK mainland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. Full delivery & returns policy

Frequently asked questions

What grain size is this substrate?

It is the 1-2mm grade of the Natural Color volcanic black substrate.

Is it good for planted tanks?

Yes, this ceramic soil substrate is perfect for planted and tropical fish tanks, and plant roots easily penetrate and spread throughout it.

What is it made from?

The material is ceramic, in a volcanic black colour.

Does water flow through it?

It offers good water and air penetrability.

How much comes in a bag?

It is supplied in a 5kg bag.

How much do I need for a 100cm tank?

Approximately 35 kg for a 2 inch substrate depth in a 100cm / 3.3ft tank.

Compare the range

Volcanic Aquarium Substrate 5kg – 4 options

OptionPriceAvailability
Black · 1–2mm Viewing £18.99 Sold out
Black · 2–4mm £15.83 Sold out View
Red · 1–2mm £9.99 Sold out View
Red · 2–4mm £9.99 Sold out View

Specifications & downloads

Model: XF20702A

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