ADA · Sand & gravel
Colorado Sand
Nature-style and riverbank layouts that want a softer, warmer foreground than white sand.
1 model
ADA · Sand & gravel
ADA Aqua Gravel
A natural mixed-colour gravel in browns, greys and tans. It works for streambed details, filling gaps around stones or as a coarser foreground accent.
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Best for
Adding texture and a natural riverbed look to the foreground of a planted tank.
Worth knowing
Too coarse for carpet plants to root in, so use it as an accent rather than a planting substrate.
What stands out
- Natural rounded gravel in mixed earthy colours
- Useful for streambeds and detailing around rock
- Sold in 2 kg bags
Specs
| Model | Weight |
|---|---|
| 2 kg | 2 kg |
- Brand
- ADA
- Effect on water
- Inert
- Colour
- Mixed brown, grey and tan
- Texture
- Small rounded gravel
- Prep
- Rinse before use
Figures from the maker's widely published specifications. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the ADA Aqua Gravel, drawn from its specs.
Does Aqua Gravel affect water chemistry?
Inert.
How do I prepare Aqua Gravel before use?
Rinse before use
Who is the ADA Aqua Gravel best for?
Adding texture and a natural riverbed look to the foreground of a planted tank.
Is there anything to watch out for with the ADA Aqua Gravel?
Too coarse for carpet plants to root in, so use it as an accent rather than a planting substrate.
What are the alternatives to the ADA Aqua Gravel?
Other hardscape worth comparing: ADA Colorado Sand, ADA La Plata Sand, UNS Accent Driftwood. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.