Sand & Gravel
- Does not raise water hardness
- CO2-proof
- Light-resistant
- Grain size 1-2 mm
- Rounded edges protect bottom-dwelling fish
- Natural substrate
- Grain size: 0,4-0,6 mm
- Fine, yellowish aquarium sand
- Ideal for aquascaping
- Wash before use
- Almost pure white sand
- From the ADA KUMU series
- Moderate impact GH
- High impact on pH
- Ideal for aquarium and terrarium layouts
- Orange, fine ground material for aquariums
- Very decorative ground material for aquarium and aqua-terrarium
- Natural Material without any artificial additives
- Grain size: 0,2 - 0,6 mm. Allows the keeping of Corydora
- Not suitable for undergravel heating cables
- Calm layout atmosphere
- From the ADA KUMU series
- Natural sediment colours
- Moderate impact on GH
- Ideal for aquarium and terrarium layouts
- Produces a natural appearance
- Very light-coloured almost white sand
- Reflects the nature of a stream
- Very fine-grained (1-4 mm)
- Very bright colouring
- 100 % natural origin
- Varied grain size
- Produces a natural appearance
- The warm colour tone suits the aquatic plants perfectly
- Slight reddish colour goes very well with driftwood
- Natural substrate
- Grain size: 8-16 mm
- Creates optimal ground climate
- Ideal for aquascaping
- Wash before use
- Ivory-coloured decorative sand
- From the ADA KUMU series
- Grain size 0,4 - 0,85 mm
- High impact on GH
- Ideal for aquarium and terrarium layouts
- Rounded, reddish-brown gravel
- From the ADA KUMU series
- High impact GH
- Moderate impact on pH
- Ideal for aquarium and terrarium layouts
- Multicoloured complexity
- 100 % natural origin
- Varied grain size
- Provides dynamic contrasts
- Pale yellow colouring
- 100 % natural origin
- Varied grain size
- Natural substrate
- Grain size 2-8 mm
- Various colours and shapes
- Ideal for aquascaping
- Wash before use
- Natural substrate
- Stone size: 20-50 mm
- Flatt, smooth stones
- Ideal for aquascaping
- Wash before use
- Yellow gravel with colour speckles
- From the ADA KUMU series
- Grain size 2 - 4 mm
- Moderate influence on pH and 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
- Rounded grey gravel
- Grain size 4 - 8 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Natural riverbed substrate
- Brownish to yellow colouring
- Slightly hardens the water
- In 3 different grain sizes
- Ideal in combination with hardscape
- Natural riverbed substrate
- Complex colouring
- Does slightly harden water
- In 3 different grain sizes
- Ideal for mountain river impressions
- Natural biotope substrate
- Dark grey colouring
- Does not harden water
- In 3 different grain sizes
- Ideal for riverbed impressions
- Limefree substrate
- Grain size: 1-4 mm
- For Freshwater aquarium
- Also for terrariums
- Natural substrate
- Grain size: 8-16 mm
- Red stones with black dots
- Ideal for aquascaping
- Wash before use
- Natural substrate
- Grain size: 0-8 mm
- Mix of fine sand and pebbles
- Ideal for aquascaping
- Wash before use
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.