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Black Lava Gravel 5–7mm Aquarium Substrate | Volcanic Aquascaping Gravel

Black Lava Gravel 5–7mm Aquarium Substrate | Volcanic Aquascaping Gravel

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✅ Hand selected for quality

Create a clean, high-contrast aquascape with Black Lava Gravel, a natural volcanic substrate sized between 5–7mm. Its deep black color and porous texture make it ideal for aquariums, planted tanks, and terrariums.

This lightweight gravel enhances plant growth while adding depth and a modern look to your setup.


Why Choose Black Lava Gravel?

• Deep black color creates strong contrast in aquascapes
• 5–7mm size ideal for substrate and top layers
• Highly porous surface supports beneficial bacteria
• Lightweight and easy to work with
• Helps anchor plants and hardscape elements


Perfect For

• Aquarium substrate or top layer
• Planted tanks
• Shrimp and freshwater aquariums
• Terrariums and reptile enclosures
• Drainage layers in planted setups


Gravel Details

• Type: Natural volcanic lava gravel
• Color: Black / dark charcoal
• Size: 5–7mm
• Texture: Porous and lightweight
• Water safe: Will not significantly alter water parameters
• Preparation: Rinse thoroughly before use


Available Sizes

Sold by weight:
• 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg

Larger quantities are ideal for full substrate coverage and offer better value.


Custom Requests

Need a specific size range or larger quantities? Send us a message and we’ll do our best to help.


Shipping & Natural Variation

Each batch is natural material. Color and texture may vary slightly.

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🐚 Finding the Perfect Shell

Hermit crabs love having options! We recommend offering 3–5 shells slightly larger than their current shell so they can find their perfect fit.

📏 Important Sizing Information

All shell sizes are measured at the outer edge of the opening, not deeper inside the shell. Shells naturally vary in shape and overall dimensions, even when their opening measurements are the same.

Round and oval openings fit differently! Oval openings generally need a larger width measurement than round openings to accommodate a similarly sized hermit crab.

Please refer to our Shell Sizing Guide before ordering to ensure the best fit for your hermit crabs.