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El Dorado Sand – Warm Ochre-Toned Natural Substrate
Add warmth and authenticity to your aquarium or terrarium with El Dorado Sand, a natural silica sand featuring a rich blend of ochre and orange-yellow hues. With its varied grain sizes and earthy tones, this substrate recreates the look and feel of lower riverbeds, deltas, and tropical floodplains—bringing a radiant, sunbaked character to your aquascape.
Description
El Dorado Sand is crafted from natural silica and showcases a harmonious mix of warm ochre colors and grain sizes that create texture, depth, and realism. The orangish tint evokes dry tropical riverbanks and sandy deltas, making it perfect for biotope aquariums, aquascapes, and terrarium landscapes that aim to capture the beauty of nature's golden tones.
Its natural grain mix enhances visual detail while remaining soft and comfortable for fish to interact with. This substrate is ideal as a base layer or as a decorative accent combined with stones, driftwood, or other natural elements.
Key Features
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Warm, orangish ochre-toned silica sand
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Natural grain mix (0.1–4 mm) adds depth and realism
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Perfect for replicating riverbeds, deltas, or arid biotopes
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Enhances contrast with green plants and natural hardscape
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Suitable for both aquariums and terrariums
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pH neutral – safe for all aquatic life
Specifications
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Color: Orange-yellow/ochre tones
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Material: Natural silica sand
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Grain Size: Mixed sizes from 0.1 to 4 mm
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Water Chemistry: pH neutral, does not affect hardness
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Packaging: Available in 2 kg and 5 kg bags
Usage Guidelines
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Aquarium & Terrarium Ready – Suitable for both environments
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Pre-Washed – Ready to use straight from the bag; rinsing not required and not recommended due to fine particles
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Filling Tip – Pour water gently onto a hard surface (e.g. plate or wood) to avoid disturbing the sand bed
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Maintenance – Use a net or surface skimmer to remove any floating particles during setup
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Safe – Non-toxic and safe for fish, shrimp, and other aquatic animals
Design Tip
Use El Dorado Sand to brighten darker layouts or complement warm-toned hardscape. Its vibrant base works beautifully with green plants, natural wood, and stones like Inferno Boulders for a cohesive, sun-drenched look.
Bring golden warmth and realistic texture to your layout with El Dorado Sand—the perfect substrate for vibrant, nature-inspired designs.
SKU | 8436615520046 |
Brand | WIO |
Shipping Weight | 2.0600kg |
Shipping Width | 0.300m |
Shipping Height | 0.100m |
Shipping Length | 0.100m |
Shipping Cubic | 0.003000000m3 |
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