{"product_id":"estes-deep-river-regular-gravel-freshwater-substrate","title":"Estes Deep River Regular Gravel","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E3F2FD; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grab your bags when you stop by the shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstes Deep River Regular Gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural-look aquarium gravel in a warm blend of tan, brown, and gray river stones. Inert and aquarium-safe, it will not alter your water chemistry, so it makes a clean, classic substrate for freshwater community tanks. The smooth, rounded grain is gentle on bottom dwellers and gives plant roots and beneficial bacteria plenty of surface to anchor and colonize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eWhy You Will Like It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 4px 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural earth-tone color\u003c\/strong\u003e that suits planted tanks, community setups, and biotopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInert and pH-neutral\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it will not raise hardness or shift your parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, rounded grain\u003c\/strong\u003e that is safe for corydoras, loaches, and other bottom feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo bag sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can dial in the right amount for nano tanks or large aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 4px 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; background: #E3F2FD; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eEstes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; background: #E3F2FD; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eNatural stone gravel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; background: #E3F2FD; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eNatural river blend (tan, brown, gray)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; background: #E3F2FD; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; background: #E3F2FD; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eInert, pH neutral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; background: #E3F2FD; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003e5 lb and 25 lb bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; background: #E3F2FD; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 1 to 2 lb per gallon for a standard bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSetting It Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the gravel thoroughly in a bucket or colander until the water runs clear before adding it to your tank, which removes dust from shipping and handling. Plan on roughly 1 to 2 pounds per gallon for a 1 to 2 inch bed, using more for planted tanks where roots need depth. Add the gravel first, then fill slowly over a plate or your hand to avoid clouding the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 4px 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the bed clean with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lees-ultra-gravel-vacuum-9-inch\"\u003eLee's Ultra Gravel Vacuum\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDechlorinate new water during setup and water changes with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-prime-complete-concentrated-water-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it up with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eFreshwater Aquarium Plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e collection for tanks, fish, and gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much gravel do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a rule of thumb, use about 1 to 2 pounds per gallon for a 1 to 2 inch bed. A 5 lb bag suits nano and small tanks, while the 25 lb bag is better for larger aquariums or deeper planted substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it change my water parameters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This gravel is inert and pH neutral, so it will not raise hardness or shift pH. It is a safe choice for almost any freshwater community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Always rinse aquarium gravel until the water runs clear before adding it, which removes fine dust and keeps your tank from clouding on the first fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for bottom feeders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The grain is smooth and rounded, which is gentle on the barbels and bellies of corydoras, loaches, and other fish that sift the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estes","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48817091313883,"sku":"11512","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":48817091346651,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/034652115126A.jpg?v=1779966252","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/estes-deep-river-regular-gravel-freshwater-substrate","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}