Aquarium Gravel & Substrate

The right substrate sets the scene for your whole aquarium. As well as looking great, gravel and sand give beneficial bacteria a place to live and provide a base for plants and decor. Choose from aquarium gravel in natural tones and bright colours to suit any style, or sand for a more natural look that's ideal for bottom-dwelling and burrowing fish.

If you're planning a planted tank or keeping shrimp, take a look at the nutrient-rich options in our specialist aquarium substrate range. Rinse gravel and sand thoroughly before adding them to your tank to avoid cloudy water, and keep them clean with a gravel cleaner from our aquarium maintenance range. Not sure how much you need? Ask our aquatics team.