- Produces a natural appearance
- Conveys a natural impression
- Natural river gravel
- Grain: 2-5 mm
- Produces a natural appearance
- Very light-coloured almost white sand
- Reflects the nature of a stream
- Very fine-grained (1-4 mm)
- Produces a natural appearance
- The warm colour tone suits the aquatic plants perfectly
- Slight reddish colour goes very well with driftwood
- 100 % volcanic soil substrate
- Ideally suited for backfill
- Provides optimal flooding
- Quarry gravel from slate
- Grain size 3 - 8 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Rounded grey gravel
- Grain size 8 - 12 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Natural colourful gravel
- Grain size 2 - 22 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Fine, dark grey gravel
- Grain size 0,1 - 2 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Rounded grey gravel
- Grain size 4 - 8 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Fine, bright sand
- Grain size 0,1 - 1,4 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Quarry gravel from slate
- Grain size 10 - 30 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- Fine, white sand
- Grain size 0,1 - 0,6 mm
- Light and CO2 resistant
- 100 % natural origin
- High-quality natural gravel
- Will not alter the pH of the water
- Can be used as only substrate in the aquarium
- High-quality natural sand
- Will not alter the pH of the water
- Can be used as only substrate in the aquarium
- Shady, dark colouring
- 100 % natural origin
- Varied grain size
- Natural riverbed substrat
- Creats rich contrasts
- Perfect for aquascaping
- Slightly hardens the water
- Natural riverbed substrate
- Silver grey colouring
- Does not harden water
- In 3 different grain sizes
- Ideal for riverbed impressions
- Natural riverbed substrate
- Anthracite to black
- Can slightly harden the water
- In 3 different grain sizes
- Ideal in combination with green plants
- 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
- Natural riverbed substrate
- Especially rich in colour
- Can slightly harden the water
- In 3 different grain sizes
- Ideal for riverbed impressions
- 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
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.