The Bright, Cheerful & Natural Aquarium Substrate Product Name: Natural Sunshine Yellow Aquarium Gravel Grain Size: Small-Medium (3-5mm) Color: Vibrant, Sun-Kissed Yellow Material: Inert, Natural Quartz Weight: 1.5 lbs per liter (approx.) Coating: Non-toxic, Color-Safe Polymer Seal Why Choose Sunshine Yellow Gravel? ✔ Instantly Brightens Any Tank – Creates a stunning, sunny backdrop that makes fish colors pop. ✔ 100% Aquarium Safe – Inert and non-toxic; will not alter your water's pH or hardness. ✔ Easy Maintenance – Rounded, smooth grains prevent waste trapping and allow for easy vacuuming. ✔ Versatile & Playful – Perfect for themed tanks (desert, beach, tropical) or cheerful community displays. ✔ Natural & Durable – Made from real quartz stone, sealed for long-lasting, fade-resistant color. Ideal For: Vibrant community and cichlid tanks Themed aquascapes (sunset, desert, golden riverbed) Turtle and reptile terrarium bases Tanks with dark or colorful fish that need contrast Anyone wanting a low-maintenance, high-impact substrate Product Description: Bring the warmth of sunshine into your aquarium with our Natural Sunshine Yellow Gravel. This substrate is crafted from naturally sourced, smooth quartz stones, coated with a premium, aquarium-safe polymer to deliver a consistent and brilliantly cheerful yellow hue. Its rounded grains are gentle on bottom-dwelling fish and promote healthy water flow, making it as practical as it is beautiful. Key Features: Grain Shape: Smooth, rounded pebbles – safe for delicate barbels and fins. Color Consistency: Uniform, fade-resistant yellow that won’t cloud your water. Base Layer: Neutral light beige/natural stone base ensures a seamless look. Bag Coverage: 5 lbs covers ~1.5 sq ft at 2-inch depth (standard 10-gallon tank). Setup & Care Guide 🌿 Preparation & Aquascaping Rinse: Rinse thoroughly in a colander until water runs clear to remove any dust. Layer: Pour directly onto the empty tank bottom. A depth of 1.5-2.5 inches is ideal. Slope: Create visual depth by sloping gravel higher in the back of the tank. Decorate: Perfect for contrasting with dark driftwood, green plants, and colorful ornaments. 💡 Optimal Use & Compatibility Factor Recommendation Tank Type Freshwater only (not for saltwater or high-tech planted tanks) Planting Use with root tabs for stem plants; ideal for anchoring Java Fern, Anubias on top Fish Safety Perfect for all community fish; smooth edges protect Corydoras, loaches, and goldfish Cleaning Use a gravel vacuum during weekly water changes ⚠️ Important Notes Pre-Rinsing is Essential: Prevents initial cloudiness. Rinse until water is completely clear. Inert Substrate: Will not provide nutrients for rooted plants. Use root tabs for heavy feeders. Color Longevity: The sealed color is permanent under normal aquarium lighting and conditions. Mixing Potential: Looks fantastic when mixed with other natural gravels (brown, white) for a custom riverbed effect. Benefits for Your Aquarium ✅ Fish Display Enhancement: The bright yellow background dramatically intensifies the colors of blue, black, orange, and red fish. ✅ Clean & Healthy: Promotes water circulation through the substrate, discouraging anaerobic dead spots. ✅ Natural Behavior: A natural, earthy material that encourages foraging and digging behaviors in many fish. ✅ Design Flexibility: Creates everything from a sunny beachfront to a golden savannah landscape. Tank Mates & Styling ✔ Perfectly Complements: Colorful Livebearers (Guppies, Platies, Mollies) African Cichlids (contrasts beautifully) Black Moor Goldfish, Skirt Tetras, and Betta fish Dark hardscape (Malaysian Driftwood, Seiryu Stone) ❌ Considerations For: Heavily planted "Nature Aquarium" styles (requires nutrient-rich soil). Tanks with very light-sensitive fish that prefer a dimmer environment. Shrimp-only tanks where a darker substrate is often preferred to showcase shrimp color.