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Substrate

Whether you’re looking to create a specific biotope in your aquarium using certain substrates or aquarium gravel that mimic ecosystems from around the world, or you want high-quality substrate for planted tanks, we have a wide range of options to help you build an incredible aquascape.

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73 Items

  1. Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate Black 20lbs
    CaribSea
    Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate Black 20lbs
    $27.86 $27.86

  2. Controsand Substrate - Bora
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Controsand Substrate - Bora
    From: $22.99

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  3. Controsand Substrate - Mojave
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Controsand Substrate - Mojave
    From: $22.99

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  4. Controsand Substrate - Santa Fe
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Controsand Substrate - Santa Fe
    From: $22.99

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  5. African Cichlid Mix - Sahara Sand 20lbs
    CaribSea
    African Cichlid Mix - Sahara Sand 20lbs
    $15.70 $15.70

  6. African Cichlid Mix - White Sand 20lbs
    CaribSea
    African Cichlid Mix - White Sand 20lbs
    $15.70 $15.70

  7. Eco-Complete African Cichlid Zack Black Substrate 20lbs
    CaribSea
    Eco-Complete African Cichlid Zack Black Substrate 20lbs
    $22.62 $22.62

  8. African Cichlid Mix - Ivory Coast Sand 20lbs
    CaribSea
    African Cichlid Mix - Ivory Coast Sand 20lbs
    $15.40 $15.40

  9. Eco-Complete African Cichlid White Sand 20lbs
    CaribSea
    Eco-Complete African Cichlid White Sand 20lbs
    $22.62 $22.62

  10. African Cichlid Mix - Original Substrate 20lbs
    CaribSea
    African Cichlid Mix - Original Substrate 20lbs
    $15.70 $15.70

  11. Fine Controsoil Substrate - Brown
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Fine Controsoil Substrate - Brown
    From: $21.99

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  12. Normal Controsoil Substrate - Brown
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Normal Controsoil Substrate - Brown
    From: $21.99

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  13. Extra Fine Controsoil Substrate - Black
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Extra Fine Controsoil Substrate - Black
    From: $21.99

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  14. Fine Controsoil Substrate - Black
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Fine Controsoil Substrate - Black
    From: $21.99

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  15. Normal Controsoil Substrate - Black
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Normal Controsoil Substrate - Black
    From: $21.99

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  16. Super Naturals Substrate - Sunset Gold
    Rating:
    100%
    1 Review
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Sunset Gold
    From: $19.84

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  17. Super Naturals Substrate - Torpedo Beach
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Torpedo Beach
    From: $19.84

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  18. Super Naturals Substrate - Peace River
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Peace River
    From: $19.84

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  19. Super Naturals Substrate - Jungle River Sand
    Rating:
    100%
    1 Review
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Jungle River Sand
    From: $19.84

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  20. Super Naturals Substrate - Carolina Creek
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Carolina Creek
    From: $19.84

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  21. Super Naturals Substrate - Jelly Beans
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Jelly Beans
    From: $13.32

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  22. AF Lava Soil (5 L)
    Aquaforest
    AF Lava Soil (5 L)
    $19.99 $19.99

  23. AF Lava Soil Black (5 L)
    Aquaforest
    AF Lava Soil Black (5 L)
    $19.99 $19.99

  24. Samurai Soil Shrimp & Plant Substrate
    CaribSea
    Samurai Soil Shrimp & Plant Substrate
    From: $29.06

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  25. Bio-Stratum Planted Aquarium Substrate
    Fluval
    Bio-Stratum Planted Aquarium Substrate
    From: $19.99

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  26. Stratum Plant & Shrimp Substrate
    Fluval
    Stratum Plant & Shrimp Substrate
    From: $17.99

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  27. AF Natural Substrate (7.5 L Bag)
    Rating:
    80%
    1 Review
    Aquaforest
    AF Natural Substrate (7.5 L Bag)
    $19.99 $19.99

  28. FlorinBase Laterin Substrat F Fine
    Brightwell Aquatics
    FlorinBase Laterin Substrat F Fine
    From: $41.10

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  29. FlorinVolcanit Rio Escuro-XF - Planted Tank & Shrimp Substrate (Black 1mm)
    Brightwell Aquatics
    FlorinVolcanit Rio Escuro-XF - Planted Tank & Shrimp Substrate (Black 1mm)
    From: $28.62

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  30. FlorinVolcanit Rio Café-F - Planted Tank & Shrimp Substrate (Brown, 3mm)
    Brightwell Aquatics
    FlorinVolcanit Rio Café-F - Planted Tank & Shrimp Substrate (Brown, 3mm)
    From: $68.30

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  31. FlorinVolcanit Rio Café-XF - Planted Tank & Shrimp Substrate (Brown, 1mm)
    Brightwell Aquatics
    FlorinVolcanit Rio Café-XF - Planted Tank & Shrimp Substrate (Brown, 1mm)
    From: $28.62

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  32. FlorinVolcanit Rio Escuro-F - Planted Tank & Shrimp Substrate (Black 3mm)
    Brightwell Aquatics
    FlorinVolcanit Rio Escuro-F - Planted Tank & Shrimp Substrate (Black 3mm)
    From: $28.62

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  33. Super Naturals Substrate - Gemstone Creek
    Rating:
    100%
    1 Review
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Gemstone Creek
    From: $13.32

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  34. Super Naturals Substrate - Moonlight Sand
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Moonlight Sand
    From: $19.84

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  35. Super Naturals Substrate - Crystal River
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Crystal River
    From: $35.74

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  36. Eco-Complete African Cichlid Sand 20lbs
    CaribSea
    Eco-Complete African Cichlid Sand 20lbs
    $22.62 $22.62

  37. Eco-Complete African Cichlid Gravel Substrate 20lbs
    CaribSea
    Eco-Complete African Cichlid Gravel Substrate 20lbs
    $22.62 $22.62

  38. Super Naturals Substrate - Midnight River
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Midnight River
    From: $21.90

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  39. Betta World - Jade (1lb)
    Aqua Natural
    Betta World - Jade (1lb)
    $7.48 $7.48

  40. Betta World - Diamond Black Substrate (1lb)
    Aqua Natural
    Betta World - Diamond Black Substrate (1lb)
    $7.48 $7.48

  41. Betta World - Rose Cream Substrate (1lb)
    Aqua Natural
    Betta World - Rose Cream Substrate (1lb)
    $7.48 $7.48

  42. Betta World - Mini Lava Rock (1lb)
    Aqua Natural
    Betta World - Mini Lava Rock (1lb)
    $7.48 $7.48

  43. Betta World - Purple Diamond Substrate (1lb)
    Aqua Natural
    Betta World - Purple Diamond Substrate (1lb)
    $7.48 $7.48

  44. Betta World - Tutti Frutti Substrate (1lb)
    Aqua Natural
    Betta World - Tutti Frutti Substrate (1lb)
    $7.48 $7.48

  45. Midnight Pearl Gravel Substrate
    Aqua Natural
    Midnight Pearl Gravel Substrate
    From: $20.99

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  46. Gold Pearl Gravel Substrate
    Aqua Natural
    Gold Pearl Gravel Substrate
    From: $20.99

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  47. Flamingo Gravel Substrate
    Aqua Natural
    Flamingo Gravel Substrate
    From: $20.99

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  48. Pewter Black Gravel Substrate
    Aqua Natural
    Pewter Black Gravel Substrate
    From: $20.99

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  49. Diamond Black Gravel Substrate
    Aqua Natural
    Diamond Black Gravel Substrate
    From: $20.99

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  50. Sugar White Sand
    Aqua Natural
    Sugar White Sand
    From: $20.99

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  51. Galaxy Sand
    Aqua Natural
    Galaxy Sand
    From: $20.99

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  52. Delta Sand
    Aqua Natural
    Delta Sand
    From: $20.99

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  53. Prairie Sand
    Aqua Natural
    Prairie Sand
    From: $20.99

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  54. African Cichlid Aragonite Substrate
    Aqua Natural
    African Cichlid Aragonite Substrate
    From: $20.99

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  55. Gold Pearl Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Gold Pearl Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    $12.99 $12.99

  56. Midnight Pearl Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Midnight Pearl Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    $12.99 $12.99

  57. Diamond Black Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Diamond Black Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    $12.99 $12.99

  58. Galaxy Sand Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Galaxy Sand Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    $12.99 $12.99

  59. Flamingo Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Flamingo Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    $12.99 $12.99

  60. Sugar White Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Sugar White Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    $12.99 $12.99

  61. Delta Sand Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Delta Sand Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    $12.99 $12.99

  62. Prairie Sand Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Prairie Sand Bio-Substrate (5lbs)
    $12.99 $12.99

  63. Red Flint Gravel Substrate
    Aqua Natural
    Red Flint Gravel Substrate
    From: $20.99

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  64. Iwagumi Substrate - Colorado Sand (7.7lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Iwagumi Substrate - Colorado Sand (7.7lbs)
    $22.48 $22.48

  65. Iwagumi Substrate - Del Plato Sand (7.7lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Iwagumi Substrate - Del Plato Sand (7.7lbs)
    $22.48 $22.48

  66. Iwagumi Substrate - Nile Gravel (7.7lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Iwagumi Substrate - Nile Gravel (7.7lbs)
    $22.48 $22.48

  67. Iwagumi Substrate - Silver Gravel (7.7lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Iwagumi Substrate - Silver Gravel (7.7lbs)
    $22.48 $22.48

  68. Iwagumi Substrate - Gunsmoke Gravel (7.7lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Iwagumi Substrate - Gunsmoke Gravel (7.7lbs)
    $22.48 $22.48

  69. Iwagumi Substrate - Garnet Sand (7.7lbs)
    Aqua Natural
    Iwagumi Substrate - Garnet Sand (7.7lbs)
    $22.48 $22.48

  70. GloFish® Aquarium Sand (5lbs)
    GloFish®
    GloFish® Aquarium Sand (5lbs)
    $8.39 $8.39

  71. Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate Red 20lbs
    Rating:
    20%
    1 Review
    CaribSea
    Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate Red 20lbs
    $27.86 $27.86

  72. Controsand Substrate - Kona
    Ultum Nature Systems
    Controsand Substrate - Kona
    From: $22.99

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  73. Super Naturals Substrate - Zen Garden
    CaribSea
    Super Naturals Substrate - Zen Garden
    From: $13.32

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