Fluval Betta Sand, Decorative Aquarium Gravel, Kaffee
$13.99
Price: $13.99
(as of Mar 28, 2025 05:55:40 UTC – Details)
The Betta Premium Aquarium Substrate provides the ideal foundation for a natural looking aquascape with beautiful colors that will highlight the vibrant pigmentation of your Betta splendens. The substrate features a smooth texture that helps protect delicate fins and a grain size optimized for live plant growth and beneficial biological activity.
For more fish tank accessories, check out other Fluval products including aquarium filters, filter media, aquarium heaters, aquarium air pumps, aquarium lights, aquarium rocks, aquarium thermometers, and aquarium stands. Fluval has a wide variety of products that are perfect for your pet fish to enjoy in any large fish tank, small fish tank, saltwater tank or freshwater tank. Fluval first broke onto the aquatic scene in 1975 by introducing the world’s first 3-stage filter with synchronous motor technology – a landmark breakthrough that is still applied in the industry today. Since then, Fluval has built a legacy around this pioneering spirit, relentlessly adapting in a changing world to launch innovative aquarium products that remain at the forefront of technology, and which set the bar in quality, style and functionality. Fluval’s mission is not just about building products that mimic the natural world, but inspiring aquarists of all skill levels to enjoy and respect the hobby for generations to come.
Package Dimensions : 9.25 x 4.92 x 2.17 inches; 2.65 Pounds
Item model number : 14861
Date First Available : March 16, 2022
Manufacturer : Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
ASIN : B09VRCS2GQ
Creates a natural looking environment for your Betta splendens habitat
Smooth texture helps protect delicate Betta fins
Inert, will not alter water chemistry
Allows live plant roots to easily spread and grow and ideal grain size fosters enhanced beneficial biological activity
One bag of 2.65 lb/1.2 kg = 2.6 US Gal/10 L tank @ to 0.5” / 1.25 cm depth
Customers say
Customers have negative opinions about the product’s smell and fish death rate. They mention a strong chemical smell and mixed opinions on color consistency.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
krista bourne –
Won’t dirty your tank
Water will be clear. Color of gravel is pleasing
buys-stuff –
No Longer Recommend
Updated Review (April 2023):I was excited to use this substrate again, as I have it in four tanks where it’s the perfect solution. But my latest purchases (March/April) had color inconsistencies, and the substrate smelled strongly of wet paint. This was true for bags purchased from Amazon and from a local pet retailer. I asked two other people what they smelled without telling them what I smelled, and they immediately said, “Paint.” I contacted the manufacturer and was told to return the product to the places of purchase. Will be switching back to Seachem. Would rather spend hours rinsing flourite sand than risk a substrate that smells unsafe.Original Review (October 2022):I bought two bags to do two Fluval Spec III tanks. I rinsed the first one, and there was zero dust. Seems like any dust had stuck to the inside of the bag when I poured the contents into my rinse bucket. So with the second bag, I poured it straight into the dry tank. There was again zero dust when I filled the tank (using a plastic lid to diffuse the water so I didn’t stir things up). I haven’t tried this substrate with plants yet, but I’m planning to grow low maintenance species of cryptocoryne, anubias, and buce that have no trouble in my other tanks that have cichlid sand substrate. I don’t anticipate any issues. That said, I am prepared to supplement with root tabs if needed.
Lexi –
My betta loves it
I had limestone before and realized it was clouding the water in my tank. I adjusted a few things and used this and my beta fish absolutely loves it. I also have a live plant in the tank that this was useful for
Pauline –
Painted sand , avoid please
I agree with one of the reviews . I put this coffee sands in my betta tanks . One fish dies after seven days . Another fish looks sick and refuses to eat at all . There is no problem with the water at all . Only seven days kill the fishes. I rinse also but the toxic chemicals can not be fully washed. Please try not to buy this . Dangerous ! It is the painted sand . Warning . Cycled the tank if you put this sand inside . Wash many many times to clean the toxic chemical .Update after three days laterMy sick fish died in front of me in such a horror when he is gone . I almost cry two hours non-stop . It is so painful to see my fish is gone in person . I still recall the unbearable pain of being poisoned to the death . Remember you put the fish in this sand . The heavy chemicals seek into the fish organ . His skin changes colors then there is no way of rescuing him back .I should not buy this fatal poisonous sand . I do not read the reviews fully . In the future , I will read one by one for my fishes . No mistake at all .My heart falls into pieces . It is too late . My beloved fishes are gone from my life permanently.
Matthew –
Strong chemical smell..
Nice looking sand but why does it smell like chemicals so bad? Its like a unpleasant plastic smell even after washing it well.Sand Had great reviews but decided against using it in my tank.
Matt –
Beautiful
Exactly as described
Amber McCann-Andrew –
Great sand!
Clean and was packaged great. Love this product
Too large for 5 gallon tanks –
Fish died shortly after adding to aquarium
Should have read the reviews . I lost a great looking betta and the second one is acting strange. Staying at top or back of tank. Do Not buy this is my recommendation.