Sand & Gravel
- Does not raise water hardness
- CO2-proof
- Light-resistant
- Grain size 1-2 mm
- Rounded edges protect bottom-dwelling fish
- 100 % volcanic soil substrate
- Ideally suited for backfill
- Provides optimal flooding
- Natural substrate
- Without artificial additives and coatings
- Multicoloured gravel
- Natural look in the aquarium
- Produces a natural appearance
- Very light-coloured almost white sand
- Reflects the nature of a stream
- Very fine-grained (1-4 mm)
- Natural riverbed substrate
- Complex colouring
- Does slightly harden water
- In 3 different grain sizes
- Ideal for mountain river impressions
- Natural substrate
- Basalt-black gravel
- Water-neutral
- For impressive contrasts
- Fine grain size: 2 - 4 mm
- Water-neutral, brown substrate
- Grain size: 0,5 - 2,0 mm
- Ideal for fish, invertebrates and plants
- High nutrient buffer
- Calm layout atmosphere
- From the ADA KUMU series
- Natural sediment colours
- Moderate impact on GH
- Ideal for aquarium and terrarium layouts
- Natural colourful gravel
- Grain size 2 - 22 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Pale yellow colouring
- 100 % natural origin
- Varied grain size
- Water-neutral, dark brown substrate
- Grain size: 1,5 - 2,5 mm
- Ideal for burrowing fish species
- High iron buffer
- Produces a natural appearance
- Conveys a natural impression
- Natural river gravel
- Grain: 2-5 mm
- Produces a natural appearance
- The warm colour tone suits the aquatic plants perfectly
- Slight reddish colour goes very well with driftwood
- Flat, rounded gravel
- From the ADA KUMU series
- Grain size 10 - 40 mm
- High influence on pH & GH
- Ideal for aquarium and terrarium layouts
- Flat, rounded gravel
- From the ADA KUMU series
- Grain size 5 - 10 mm
- High influence on pH & GH
- Ideal for aquarium and terrarium layouts
- Volcanic look
- Matt black sand
- Nice contrast to light-coloured plants
- Grain sizes 0,1 to 2 mm
- For aquariums and terrariums
- Golden colour nuances
- Does not affect water chemistry
- Grain sizes 0,1 to 4 mm
- For aquariums and terrariums
- Calm shallow water aesthetics
- Light yellowish, earthy sand
- Water hardness neutral
- Grain sizes 0,1 to 4 mm
- For aquariums and terrariums
- Decorative natural sand
- Light colour mixture
- Water hardness neutral
- Grain sizes 0,1 to 4 mm
- For aquariums and terrariums
- Quarry gravel from slate
- Grain size 3 - 8 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Mixture of branches, roots and bark
- 0,1 - 20 cm
- 100 % natural material
- Contains humic acids
- Ideal for rainforest scapes
- Mixture of branches, roots and bark
- 0,1 - 20 cm
- 100 % natural material
- Contains humic acids
- Ideal for rainforest scapes
- Inspired by the Malebo Basin in the Congo River
- 0,1 - 40 cm
- 100 % natural material
- Water neutral
- Ideal for river habitats
- Soil like colouring
- 100 % natural origin
- Varied grain size
- Perfect complement to Soil
Sand & Gravel - A Matter of Ground
In terrariums, sand and gravel play a crucial role that goes beyond aesthetics. The ground substrate in terrascaping not only serves for visual design but also significantly influences the microclimate and the growth of terrarium plants.
The right use of sand or gravel allows not only the creation of visually natural landscapes but also the regulation of moisture in the terrarium is influenced by the ground base. The fine-grained structure of the sand supports soil drainage and prevents waterlogging, while coarse-grained gravel promotes ventilation and reduces the risk of mold formation.
Moreover, sand and gravel, in combination with hardscape elements like rocks and wood, provide a varied surface for epiphytes, climbing and creeping plants, as well as hiding spots. This creates a natural environment.
When choosing sand and gravel, it's important to consider the individual needs of the plants in the terrarium. Desert plants as well as rainforest species have different requirements for the substrate composition. Therefore, the selection should be carefully matched and regularly reviewed to ensure a permanently optimal environment.
In summary, sand and gravel not only enrich the aesthetic dimension of a terrarium but also play a functional role in creating a balanced habitat. In our terrascaping online shop, numerous options for combining different substrates are offered.