UNS Controsand - Vesuvius
Product Overview
Ultum Nature Systems Controsand offers a versatile lineup of natural decorative sands and gravels designed to give any planted tank or freshwater aquarium a finished, professional look. Vesuvius is a chunky black lava rock aquarium gravel that brings serious dark-mode energy that contrasts beautifully with lighter hardscape and colorful aquatic plants. Its highly porous composition is great for housing beneficial microbes and provides a natural, secure foraging ground for dwarf shrimp! Measuring 4mm to 8mm, this dark substrate looks fantastic as a standalone substrate, scattered around hardscape bases, or layered with other cosmetic sand.
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Key Features & Benefits
- Highly porous black lava rock structure provides expansive surface area for beneficial bacteria colonization.
- Naturally dark lava tone creates dramatic visual contrast against bright green aquatic plants and colorful shrimp.
- Natural decorative geological composition designed for aquarium, paludarium, and other terrestrial use.
Usage & Application Guidelines
- Distribute the granules evenly across foreground areas, hardscape borders, or dedicated accent zones.
- Pour water gently over a plate or plastic barrier during filling to avoid disturbing your hardscape arrangement.
- Pair with root tabs or layer over aquarium soil when planting heavy root-feeding species in lava gravel zones.
Quick Facts & Specifications
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
Granule Size Comparison
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Granule Size | Chunky Lava Gravel (4.0–8.0 mm) |
| Ideal Applications & Plants | Shrimp tanks, hardscape accenting, biotope riverbeds & contrast pathways |
| Key Advantage | Highly porous surface hosts beneficial microbes; deep black tone highlights plant colors |
Substrate Volume & Tank Sizing Guide
| Bag Size | Recommended Tank Setup | Estimated Bed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Liters | ~9 Gallons / 34 Liters (e.g., UNS 45U Standard Tank) | ~1 to 1.5 inch accent depth |
| 8 Liters | ~20 Gallons / 75 Liters (e.g., UNS 60U Standard Tank) | ~1.5 to 2 inch full bed coverage |
DRY vs. WET
