Aqueon Plant and Shrimp Aquarium Substrate 5 Pounds,Brown

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 2,345 ratings

Price: 11.03

Last update: 12-23-2024


About this item

Available in 5-pound bag
Great option for a variety of freshwater plants, shrimp, snails and tropical fish
Promotes growth of a wide variety of freshwater plants
Made from clay based material, which is great for aquascaping
This clay substrate is spherical by design, maintaining shape and structure over time

Product information


Top reviews from the United States

  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy-Clean, Versatile Aquarium Substrate: Perfect for Plants, Fish, and Invertebrates!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
    I've been using this small, dark, round aquarium substrate for my tanks, and it's been a fantastic choice. Its small size makes it incredibly easy to clean with a smaller syphon, especially in my smaller tanks. The substrate's dark color adds a beautiful contrast to the vibrant colors of my plants, fish, and invertebrates like snails and shrimp.

    One of the standout features is its ease of maintenance. With regular cleaning using a small syphon, I can easily remove debris without disturbing my plants or the delicate habitats of my invertebrates. The substrate also provides a stable base for plant roots and promotes a healthy environment for all tank inhabitants.

    Overall, I'm very impressed with the quality and functionality of this aquarium substrate. It's versatile, aesthetically pleasing, and makes tank maintenance a breeze. Whether you have plants, fish, or invertebrates, this substrate is a great choice for creating a thriving aquatic ecosystem.
  • Ryan P. Kappler
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was scared to use substrate until I used THIS substrate.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
    I always steered clear of substrate, because it always seemed to be just a big fat mess. I heard some good stuff about this substrate, and since it was economical and convenient, I thought that it was worth a try.

    I turned out really good. I have a 40 gallon tank, and mixed three bags of this in with the blue and white gravel. Overall, it is more esthetically pleasing, and I have noticed that my plants are doing better.

    It also really works with aquascaping (landscaping underwater). These tiny little balls are each about the size of one of those tiny styrofoam balls you get when you break apart styrofoam pieces. They are made of clay, which I guess is good for underwater plants, but since they are clay, they help hold the aquascaping together. So, mounds and valleys will tend to stay put. Adding plants would also help hold the aquascaping in place.
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    Ryan P. Kappler
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was scared to use substrate until I used THIS substrate.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
    I always steered clear of substrate, because it always seemed to be just a big fat mess. I heard some good stuff about this substrate, and since it was economical and convenient, I thought that it was worth a try.

    I turned out really good. I have a 40 gallon tank, and mixed three bags of this in with the blue and white gravel. Overall, it is more esthetically pleasing, and I have noticed that my plants are doing better.

    It also really works with aquascaping (landscaping underwater). These tiny little balls are each about the size of one of those tiny styrofoam balls you get when you break apart styrofoam pieces. They are made of clay, which I guess is good for underwater plants, but since they are clay, they help hold the aquascaping together. So, mounds and valleys will tend to stay put. Adding plants would also help hold the aquascaping in place.
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  • Grace Houle
    5.0 out of 5 stars The plants are thriving and the substrate was great!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
    I mix this with petco's sand and it's worked really well. It's kind of a gray color which is fine with me! I'm really glad that I bought this subtrate.
  • K. Annie Heart
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great substrate
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024
    I bought this for one of my tanks, and ended up ordering more to use in all of my tanks. Hard to rinse. I rinsed for 20 minutes, and that wasn't enough. Looks great in the tanks, a bit expensive, but worth it in the long run.
  • iluvselfcare
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice substrate!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
    I love how natural it looks. I had to wash the substrate multiple times since the water came out dirty but it finally was clear. So far I planted one plant (amazon sword) and it looks like it’s thriving. The fish waste can also easily go to the bottom (the gravel substrate I had previous would cause the waste to stay on top and cause the water quality to become bad) For 5 lbs, I’d say the price is great. I'm very happy with this!
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    iluvselfcare
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice substrate!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
    I love how natural it looks. I had to wash the substrate multiple times since the water came out dirty but it finally was clear. So far I planted one plant (amazon sword) and it looks like it’s thriving. The fish waste can also easily go to the bottom (the gravel substrate I had previous would cause the waste to stay on top and cause the water quality to become bad) For 5 lbs, I’d say the price is great. I'm very happy with this!
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  • Sunshine V
    5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
    Easy to use easy instructions, The bag looks small, but very heavy, so the size is good. The pebbles didn’t fall apart or break apart, so the quality is good so far. The product wasn’t very dirty as you can see I rinsed it with the water hose came out, clean very little debris. I didn’t smell anything so I couldn’t tell you if it smelled because Tia didn’t. I also put some in a cup with water to see how dirty the water was before rinsing maybe it’s the lack of amount of water, but the water is clear. The water is so clear you could see the grass seed I planted in the cups with the balls of substrate.. and yes, that is prior to rinsing them. Now I just have to see if it helps my plants grow in my Arium. I’ll update later.
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    Sunshine V
    5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
    Easy to use easy instructions, The bag looks small, but very heavy, so the size is good. The pebbles didn’t fall apart or break apart, so the quality is good so far. The product wasn’t very dirty as you can see I rinsed it with the water hose came out, clean very little debris. I didn’t smell anything so I couldn’t tell you if it smelled because Tia didn’t. I also put some in a cup with water to see how dirty the water was before rinsing maybe it’s the lack of amount of water, but the water is clear. The water is so clear you could see the grass seed I planted in the cups with the balls of substrate.. and yes, that is prior to rinsing them. Now I just have to see if it helps my plants grow in my Arium. I’ll update later.
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  • It is damaged at the bottom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best rocks yet
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
    I had colorful rocks that would just get so dirty and needed some new ones. These rocks not only make my fish tank look nicer but they also don’t get dirty. They keep live plants alive(I don’t have any because my snail eats them) and they also are super easy to clean. I would definitely rise them off before using since they do have a black color to them like dust that needs to be removed.
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    It is damaged at the bottom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best rocks yet
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024
    I had colorful rocks that would just get so dirty and needed some new ones. These rocks not only make my fish tank look nicer but they also don’t get dirty. They keep live plants alive(I don’t have any because my snail eats them) and they also are super easy to clean. I would definitely rise them off before using since they do have a black color to them like dust that needs to be removed.
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  • TL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for my live plants, shrimp and panda cories.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
    Great product works greats my aquariums look marvelous lush full of life. I'm a huge fan of all natural looking aquariums but I do have one which is my alien crashed ship cave. Have to have something different. But the product is perfect for all my aquariums. Prices a fair and shipping was very fast. Will continue to do future business plans on setting up my 20 and 40 gallon tanks. Need a perfect substrate for planting and shrimps than this is for you.

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