{"product_id":"ocean-max-fine-kalahari-gravel-1-2mm","title":"Ocean Max Fine Kalahari Gravel 1–2mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOcean Max \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eFine Kalahari Gravel 1–2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural aquarium substrate made to look like a soft desert\/riverbed mix, using crushed stone from Kalahari-style mineral rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qxmwqz\" data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eThis substrate is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"467\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a6zybx\" data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eFine gravel (about \u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e1–2 mm grain size\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dr7xj\" data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eNatural \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"357\"\u003elight brown \/ beige Kalahari tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l3x0fk\" data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eMade from crushed mineral rock (not dyed plastic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nrf1id\" data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"467\"\u003eDesigned for freshwater aquariums and aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eIt’s part of Ocean Max’s “natural riverbed” gravel range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"md65md\" data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9rwmf\" data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eNatural look\u003c\/strong\u003e – gives a soft desert or riverbed appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z5yuzb\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eFish safe\u003c\/strong\u003e – smooth enough for bottom dwellers like corydoras and loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v6sos4\" data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"756\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eGood for plants\u003c\/strong\u003e – roots can anchor easily in fine gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6w0onv\" data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eBetter water flow than sand\u003c\/strong\u003e – reduces compaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7x2rg8\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eEasy maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – can be vacuumed during water changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"176dajy\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eThings to watch out for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n4297j\" data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eCan trap waste between grains → needs regular siphoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198bz2k\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eMay slightly raise pH depending on mineral content (usually mild) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gjzf1g\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eNot as soft as sand for very delicate bottom fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4ocyna\" data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eNeeds rinsing before use to remove dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vdfuzo\" data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n6phe8\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eCommunity freshwater 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