Pure Water Pebbles Bio-Activ Live African Cichlid Substrates, 20 lbs.

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Pure Water Pebbles Bio-Activ Live African Cichlid Substrates, 20 lbs.

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Grain size 6-8 mm. Black substrates perfect for aquariums with African Cichlids. Contains live bacteria. Harmful nitrates are reduced and proper pH levels are maintained.

  • - Maintains proper pH for the life of the aquarium
  • - Reduces harmful nitrate and enhances the buffering capacity
  • - Includes essential inorganic elements

Specifications

SKU2208500
Primary BrandPure Water Pebbles
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight20 LBS

Additional Features

Primary ColorBlack
Personalized Item flagNo

Warranty Provisions: The goods contained in this packaging are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials. If goods are found to be defective, they will be replaced without charge on return to the vendor within 90 days with the original proof of purchase. This warranty is given only to the original purchaser and is void if the goods are exposed to extreme temperatures, used for other than intended purpose, altered, or used with other substances that affects the integrity, performance, or safety of the goods. This warranty is the only warranty provided with the goods and is given in place of all other warranties of quality, fitness, and merchantability. Manufacturer, distributor and vendor accept no liability for any damages or loss suffered by anyone as the result of using or being unable to use the goods.

For best results: Use a minimum of 1 lb. per gallon of fresh water and allow your filtering system to circulate. During the first month, introduce no more than 1" of fish per 5 gallons of fresh water. This product has a shelf life of 12 months.

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16 out of 23 (70%) reviewers recommend this product

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Cichlids substrate

Rubybird0723

10 years ago

I have always wanted cichlids so I got this product. I bought two bags for my 55...

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Good product as long as you don't ship it

Lgmcgee

9 years ago

Would be a great product of you do t order online. By the time I received them a...

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Great substrate!

The Norm

2 years ago
FYI your tank will be cloudy after adding the rock. Give it a few hours and it will start to clear. Looks amazing a couple days later!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Bad shipping

Caw300

3 years ago
Bag was ripped box was soaked all the live bacteria was gone so was useless

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Very Happy

BCAT1976

3 years ago
I waited to write a review, at first I was very concerned as my water turned a very ugly grey color and the water became gross looking but within 48 hours my tank water became the clearest it’s ever been and the the substrate looks amazing. The colors of the rocks, sand, and shells all mixed together make my tank just pop and give my fish a natural environment to live it.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Great product and great price.

Chriswf

4 years ago
I bought this product online. Shipping was really cheap for the weight. Probably - too cheap LOL! The product is pretty good. It DOES need to be rinsed or your tank water will cloud pretty bad. Just put it in a bucket, turn the water hose on full blast, then churn the gravel with your hands several times. The end product looks great. My fish love it. A lot of the media looks porous, so you know beneficial bacteria is growing in there. Real nice touch.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Great Product

Tiffany Oc

4 years ago
Amazing! Got our tank fish ready in way less time!!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Nice product

Lady of the lake

5 years ago
So far so good. The substrate is full of little broken shells. Water is crystal clear. My peacocks are happy as fish can be and my Tank looks great. I will definitely be purchasing these in the future

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Is this substrate good for 0 KH out of the tap?

Liquidss1

5 years ago
I'm think about this substrate. But I don't know how well it does with 0 k/h out of the tap. I realy don't want to use crushed coral.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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125 gallon cichlid tank

Mr Happy 2

5 years ago
I am a little skeptical when it comes to "plug/play" substrate but, it seems to be doing as described.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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How many of the 20 lbs bags should be purchased for a 125 gallon aquarium?

  1. Not sure exactly however, I used 3 20lbs bags for my 75 gallon tank.



Can u use pure water pebbles to ph level for regular tropical fish

  1. Certainly



Does this have to be regularly changed out.

  1. No, never! Mine has been in an African Cichlid 120 gallon for years.



Can you use this as a nutrient layer for plants? Would this work with snails or plecos?

    Has the gravel been tubed for a smooth finish?

    1. Not sure what “tubed” is but I’ve had multiple batches of angel babies survive very well in in if that’s a help



    does the amount of shells in this gravel change the alkalinety of the water

      Hi I just received this. Do I have to rinse or just throw in tank??  Once I ad filter will the water get cloudy for a few days? Thank you!

      1. I would prerinse 



      I have a 60 gal tank that has small gravel in it.I would like to add this substrate to the existing gravel,can this be done?

        Can you use this for other types of fish and animals and plants?

        1. Yes totally



        Are they safe for crustaceans, like shrimp?

        1. I don't have shrimp in my tank so would not be able to give you an honest answer.



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