{"product_id":"ocean-max-fine-red-river-gravel-1-2mm","title":"Ocean Max Fine Red River Gravel 1–2mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOcean Max \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"41\"\u003eFine Red River Gravel 1–2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a decorative aquarium substrate designed to give tanks a warm red-brown natural look while still being safe for freshwater fish and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"qxmwqz\" data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"256\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eThis substrate is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10o1z8g\" data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eNatural-style crushed gravel (not loose sand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o1bhlm\" data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eGrain size: \u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"362\"\u003e1–2 mm (fine gravel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u92wou\" data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eColour: \u003cstrong data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"407\"\u003ered \/ rust \/ river-stone tones\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14s2n14\" data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eDesigned to mimic natural riverbeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eIt’s part of Ocean Max’s “river gravel” range, which focuses on realistic natural aquascaping looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"md65md\" data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d5iozh\" data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eNatural warm colour\u003c\/strong\u003e – gives a reddish riverbed or earthy African stream look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3j739\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eFish-safe texture\u003c\/strong\u003e – smooth enough for bottom dwellers like corydoras and loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wjxxt\" data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eGood for planted tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e – roots can anchor easily in 1–2 mm gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jd77yv\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eEasy to maintain\u003c\/strong\u003e – easier to vacuum than sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6pjouh\" data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eGood water flow\u003c\/strong\u003e – doesn’t compact as much as fine sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"176dajy\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eThings to watch out for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i1q700\" data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eSmall gaps can trap debris → needs regular siphoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15d54iq\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003eRed colour may fade slightly over time depending on coating\/mineral type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mqdy2n\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eNot as soft as sand for very sensitive bottom fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f6v5oz\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eMay slightly affect pH in some setups (usually minimal in aquarium-grade gravel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"vdfuzo\" data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uafhmx\" data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eNatural-style 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