AWXZOM Red Aquarium Sand, 5 kg Fine Lava Rock Substrate for Tanks

AWXZOM Red Aquarium Sand is a natural crushed lava rock substrate for aquarium and planted-tank landscaping, supplied in an 11 lb (about 5 kg) quantity with 0.5–1 mm grains.

• Natural South American rainforest sand — adds a red-toned base to aquarium and plant displays.
• 0.5–1 mm grain size — creates a fine-textured substrate for aquarium landscapes.
• 11 lb (about 5 kg) quantity, suited to 10-gallon (37.9 L) tanks — gives you a defined amount for a tank setup.
• Moderate pH; suitable for fresh and salt water — offers substrate use across both aquarium types.
• Crushed lava rock for aquariums, succulents, bonsai and flowers — supports more than one kind of planting display.

Use this red lava rock sand to shape the look of a fish tank, make a base for aquatic plant landscaping, or add a decorative gravel layer to greenery. Its natural colour can help bring out the form and colour of a planted layout, while the fine grains create a distinct riverbed-style appearance. The substrate is also intended for succulent and other plant displays, so the same kind of red stone texture works in a range of landscaping arrangements.

What is AWXZOM Red Aquarium Sand designed for?

AWXZOM Red Aquarium Sand is made for aquarium substrate and aquatic plant landscaping. The natural red grains can be arranged as general fish-tank sand or used as make-up sand to shape a planted scene. Crushed lava rock also serves as a soil additive for underwater plants, supporting their nutrient needs.

• Use it to create contrast and define areas within an aquarium landscape.
• The red colour highlights the shapes and tones of the surrounding layout.
• Clean the sand before putting it into use.

How much sand is included, and what tank size is it suited to?

Each quantity contains 11 lb (about 5 kg) of sand and is suited to a 10-gallon (37.9 L) tank. Individual grains measure 0.5–1 mm across, giving the substrate a fine, compact appearance when spread through a landscape.

• Compare the stated tank capacity with your aquarium when planning the amount needed.
• The grain size is 0.5–1 mm, rather than large decorative stones.

Can this lava rock sand be used outside aquariums?

Yes, AWXZOM Red Aquarium Sand can also be used as succulent gravel and in displays with bonsai, flowers and other greenery. Its crushed-rock form makes it suitable as a decorative soil addition for these plant arrangements as well as for aquarium landscaping.

• Use it in succulent displays as gravel.
• Pair it with bonsai, flowers or other greenery in a plant landscape.

This substrate suits aquarium keepers creating a red-toned fish-tank or aquatic plant landscape, as well as plant growers who want a lava-rock accent for succulents and greenery. Its fine grains, natural red colour and use across aquarium and plant displays make it a flexible choice for landscaping rather than a single-purpose decorative stone.

Read our guide: Aquascaping a freshwater tank: substrate, stone, wood and light