Name: Ocean Mix-White Gravel 2kg
Brand: Aquatic Pets SA
SKU: AG0812
Price: 69.55 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Ocean Mix White Gravel 2kg is a decorative aquarium substrate used to create a clean, bright “white-bottom” aquascape look in fish tanks.

Even though different sellers sometimes label it slightly differently (“Ocean Max”, “Ocean Mix”, “white gravel”), it generally refers to the same idea: a 2 kg bag of light-coloured aquarium gravel mix designed for freshwater setups.

What it is

Type: Decorative aquarium gravel (not nutrient soil)
Colour: White / off-white / light cream mix
Bag size: 2 kg (small starter pack)
Use: Freshwater aquariums, shrimp tanks, aquascaping, decorative fish bowls/tanks
Purpose: Purely aesthetic (to make tanks look bright and clean)

Key features

Bright substrate makes fish colours stand out strongly
Usually pre-washed or lightly processed (still recommended to rinse before use)
Grain size is typically medium gravel (not fine sand)
Safe for most freshwater fish and shrimp

What it’s good for

Small aquariums (nano tanks or starter tanks)
Betta fish tanks (for a clean minimalist look)
Shrimp tanks (as long as you provide biofilm/feeding surfaces)
Decorative aquascapes with rocks and plants

Things to be aware of

Shows dirt very easily (fish waste and algae are more visible on white gravel)
Not plant nutrient-rich → plants may need root tabs or separate soil underneath
Can make maintenance more frequent compared to darker gravel
In strong lighting, it can reflect a lot and make algae more noticeable

2 kg — how much is that?

It’s a small quantity
Usually enough for:
- A thin layer in a small tank (~10–20 L)
- Or patch decoration in a larger tank
For a full aquarium base, most tanks need 5–10+ kg depending on size

Bottom line

Ocean Mix White Gravel 2 kg is mainly a budget-friendly decorative substrate for small aquariums, chosen for appearance rather than plant growth performance.