Natural Color Volcanic Substrate Red 1-2mm 5kg

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

Warm-toned aquascapes are hard to pull off unless the substrate helps. Volcanic red ceramic soil at 1-2mm does exactly that, with a structure fine plant roots push through easily. Supplied in a 5kg bag for planted and tropical fish tanks.

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 Red
  • 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
Tracked 2–3 daysFREE
Tracked 1–2 days£4.00
Courier next day£6.00
30-day returnsEasy online returns

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 size are the grains?

They measure 1-2mm.

What colour is the substrate?

Volcanic red.

Is it a soil or a gravel?

It is a ceramic soil substrate, described as a great substrate pebble for an aquarium fish tank.

Does it suit planted aquariums?

Yes, it is made for planted and tropical tanks, and roots penetrate and spread through it easily.

How is it packed?

In a 5kg bag.

How much would a 120cm tank need?

Around 40 kg for a 2 inch depth in a 120cm / 4ft tank.

Compare the range

Volcanic Aquarium Substrate 5kg – 4 options

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

Specifications & downloads

Model: XF20701A

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