{"product_id":"caribsea-super-naturals-raven-river-pebble","title":"CaribSea Super Naturals Raven River Pebble","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaribSea Super Naturals Raven River Pebble\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dark, natural river pebble that brings the look of a shaded jungle river straight into your tank. The Super Naturals line is selected and crafted to echo real aquatic habitats, from the dark waters of the Rio Negro to the black sand rivers that run off tropical volcanic islands, so a Raven River bed gives fish a moody, natural backdrop that makes their color pop. Build a scape around it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark, natural river pebble that sets off fish color and plant greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural coloration, no paints or dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger pebble grade for a river-bed look, coarser than aquarium sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of CaribSea Super Naturals, crafted to match real-world aquatic habitats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor freshwater aquariums and aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 5, 10, 20, and 40 lb bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBag\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eRoughly Suits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e5 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eNano tanks, or an accent layer in a larger scape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e$8.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eAround a 10 gallon tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e$16.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eAround a 20 gallon tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e$27.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e40 gallon and larger displays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e$49.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.92em;color:#555;\"\u003eA common rule of thumb is about 1 to 1.5 lb per gallon for a 1 to 2 inch bed. Deeper beds, larger footprints, and planted layouts will want more. Ask us in-store and we will help you work out how much you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSetting It Up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the pebble before it goes in, then add it to the empty tank and fill slowly over a plate or bag so you do not cloud the water or dig craters in the bed. Because this is a coarser pebble rather than a fine sand, debris tends to settle down between the stones, so work your gravel vacuum into the bed during water changes to keep it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eCaribSea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eLine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eSuper Naturals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eRaven River, dark natural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003ePebble, coarser than sand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eColoring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eNatural, no paints or dyes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eFreshwater aquariums and aquascapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBag sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb, 40 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eFreshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e to plant into your new scape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eFreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for filtration, water care, and lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 1 to 1.5 lb per gallon gives a 1 to 2 inch bed. A 20 gallon tank usually lands around the 20 lb bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, give it a rinse first. That keeps the initial cloudiness down and clears out any dust from the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it painted or dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The dark color is natural, which is why it holds up over time instead of fading or chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sand or gravel?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a pebble grade, coarser than aquarium sand, so it reads like a natural river bed. Vacuum into the bed at water changes since waste settles between the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":49005654212827,"sku":"05812","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":49005654245595,"sku":"10812","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20 lb","offer_id":49005654278363,"sku":"00812","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 lb","offer_id":49005654311131,"sku":"40812","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Raven-River-Aquirium-Sand.jpg?v=1784804051","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-super-naturals-raven-river-pebble","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}