Ultum Nature Systems Controsand Sequoia Aquarium Gravel, 3 L Fine Substrate for Planted Tanks

Ultum Nature Systems Controsand Sequoia Gravel is a 3 L aquarium substrate designed for planted tanks, aquascapes, and aquariums with bottom-dwelling species or shrimp.

• 0.4–0.9 mm grains — a fine substrate for bottom-dwelling species and shrimp to sift through.
• Designed for planted aquariums — supports healthy root growth.
• Suitable for large aquariums and small fish tanks — use it across different aquarium sizes.
• Richer colors create a warmer tone — a useful fit for blackwater aquariums and biotopes.
• Ready to place after rinsing — washing away finer grains helps maintain water clarity and reduce cloudiness.

Aquarium substrate is part of the foundation for a planted layout and creates a surface that bottom-dwelling species and shrimp can explore. Controsand Sequoia Gravel is made for setups ranging from planted aquariums and aquascapes to blackwater biotopes, so its fine grains and warmer color can suit more than one style of tank.

Is Sequoia Gravel suitable for planted aquariums?

Yes. Ultum Nature Systems Controsand Sequoia Gravel is designed for planted aquariums and to support healthy root growth. It can be used to create the substrate layer in an aquarium where aquatic plants are part of the layout. Its intended use also includes aquascapes, making it relevant for plant-focused tank designs.

• Made for planted aquarium setups.
• Can be used in aquascapes.

What aquarium setups can use this substrate?

Ultum Nature Systems Controsand Sequoia Gravel is suitable for both large aquariums and small fish tanks. Its warmer-toned mix also works in blackwater aquariums and biotopes, as well as planted tanks featuring Dragon Stone or aquarium driftwood. Choose it when you want a fine-grained substrate that complements these aquarium styles.

• Suitable for tanks with Dragon Stone.
• Also suited to planted tanks featuring aquarium driftwood.

Can shrimp and bottom-dwelling species use Sequoia Gravel?

Yes. The 0.4–0.9 mm grain size is intended for aquariums housing bottom-dwelling species and live shrimp. Shrimp can sift through the fine substrate, making it suitable for tanks where they forage along the aquarium bottom.

• Fine grains provide a substrate shrimp can sift through.
• Intended for aquariums with bottom-dwelling species.

Does Sequoia Gravel need rinsing before use?

Rinse Ultum Nature Systems Controsand Sequoia Gravel before placing it in the aquarium. This helps remove finer grains and supports water clarity by reducing cloudiness during setup.

• Rinse before use to remove finer grains.
• Use the substrate in your aquarium after rinsing.

This substrate suits aquarium keepers building a planted layout, an aquascape, or a habitat for shrimp and bottom-dwelling species, including setups with Dragon Stone or driftwood. Its 3 L quantity and fine, warmer-toned grains make it a ready-to-rinse substrate for these aquarium styles.

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