{"product_id":"estes-smokey-river","title":"Estes Smokey River","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 Smokey River Gravel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural-look aquarium gravel in a smoky blend of gray, tan, and earthy river stones. Inert and aquarium-safe, it will not alter your water chemistry, making it 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\u003ch3 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\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural smoky 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\u003ch3 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\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEstes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\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\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmoky blend of gray, tan, and brown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater chemistry\u003c\/td\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\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\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\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow Much Do I Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a rough guide, about 1 lb of gravel per gallon gives roughly a 1 inch bed. Rinse the gravel before adding it to clear any dust, then pour it into your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 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 Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fresh-water\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for your build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchor stems and rhizomes with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;\"\u003elive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to rinse it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Rinse the gravel in clean water before adding it to remove fine dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for planted tanks?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is inert and rounded, so it will not harm roots or bottom-dwelling fish, though heavy root feeders will appreciate root tabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it pickup only?\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel is heavy and costly to ship, so we hold it for convenient in-store pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Estes","offers":[{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":48743170736347,"sku":"11517-6","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":48743170769115,"sku":"11717","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_0d5965a3-6095-4657-bb74-cbde94ee11a8.png?v=1777924736","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/estes-smokey-river","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}