Sand & Substrates

The choice of substrate directly influences the aesthetics, planting and overall balance of an aquarium. Its colour and grain size help highlight the layout, while its composition must be suited to the plants and animals kept.

The Sand & substrates category brings together various substrates for natural, planted, community or aquascaping aquariums. Decorative sands and gravels offer a generally neutral base, while nutritive substrates provide elements useful for root development. Technical substrates, for their part, can influence certain water parameters and are notably used for demanding plants or certain shrimp.

The choice should also take into account the behaviour of the inhabitants. Burrowing fish and bottom-dwelling species generally appreciate a fine, soft substrate free of sharp edges. A suitable depth and arrangement make planting easier while creating relief in the layout.

Alchimia Aquatics offers you a selection of sands, gravels and substrates to create an aesthetic, functional substrate suited to your aquatic project.