{"product_id":"black-venom-gravel-mix-2kg-3-40mm","title":"Black Venom gravel mix 2kg, 3 – 40mm","description":"\u003ch1 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack Venom\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur Black Venom gravel is perfect  for combining with our Black Venom Boulders or to use as a standalone substrate. The dark grey, smooth surfaces of these river stones provide gentle contrast and texture when combined with plants and other hardscape and would look particularly effect when used as detail around plants such as Anubias. They are also ideal for creating ‘stream biotopes’!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvailable in 2 \u0026amp; 5kg bags:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixGuard\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eS: Size mix from 8 - 20mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMix: Size mix from 8 - 40mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eL: Size mix from 20 - 40mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Does not affect water hardness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout product line:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWIO Gravels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease, follow our recommendations to enjoy our gravels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost of our gravels come completely clean. Even though, we recommend to rinse gravels with water before use to remove any remaining dust and to avoid buoyancy of particles on the water fill up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can easily test if a gravel is inert or if it will change slightly the pH and hardness. Simply place few drops of vinegar on the rock. If the vinegar (a base substance) fizzes or foams, it indicates that the gravel contains some calcium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGravels that contain calcium may alter the pH and kH. This can be especially pronounced if you have acidic water or CO2 addition. You can easily control it by regular water changes with osmotic or soft water. You can also use a water softener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe highly recommend you to mix different sizes to create depth in your aquarium. By doing so, it will also look more natural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Coastal Aquariums-epic aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44620563185896,"sku":"0EC0AD","price":299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0328\/5752\/2307\/files\/BlackVenomgravelmix2kg_3_40mm.webp?v=1689768903","url":"https:\/\/coastalpets.co.za\/products\/black-venom-gravel-mix-2kg-3-40mm","provider":"Coastal Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}