GloFish Aquarium Gravel, 5 lb

GloFish Aquarium Gravel, 5 lb, is a decor-focused choice for aquarium owners who want a colorful base or a bright accent around ornaments. At the current listed price of $7.29, it is worth considering if your priority is coordinating a GloFish-themed tank rather than choosing substrate for a specific planting goal. PicksHive has not tested this gravel by hand; this guidance is based on the supplied listing details.

The main draw is the choice of colors: pink, green, white, black with fluorescent accents, or a mix. The listing specifically says fluorescent-accented gravel stands out under GloFish blue LED lights. That makes the lighting setup an important part of the buying decision: don't assume every color option will deliver the same fluorescent effect under any aquarium light. It can serve as the substrate or an accent, while coordinating GloFish plants and ornaments are sold separately.

The trade-off is decorative appeal versus limited information about substrate performance. Buyers choosing material primarily for a planted or shrimp-focused freshwater tank should compare Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum, whose stated purpose is more closely aligned with that use. The supplied details do not establish whether this GloFish gravel meets particular plant or shrimp needs, so check the listing before committing. Also skip it if you want a complete aquarium setup: this purchase is a 5 lb gravel product, not a tank kit.

Before ordering, check how much gravel your tank needs; the supplied details do not specify coverage or bed depth. For a new aquarium, cycle the tank before adding fish, match or exceed tank volume with filter capacity, and choose a heater suited to your species.