12 best coco store fish tank gravels

Product description

GloFish aquarium gravel and gravel accents are the perfect way to quickly convert any aquarium into an exquisite GloFish environment. These brightly colored gravels are designed to help create an underwater paradise for your fluorescent fish and stand out beautifully under blue LED lights. Your friends and family will love watching your GloFish aquarium come alive under GloFish lighting. GloFish aquarium Gravel sets the stage for a unique aquatic experience. This gravel not only provides a base for all your GloFish ornaments and plants, but it also looks magical under your GloFish aquarium’s blue LED lights. GloFish aquarium Gravel is available in a range of colors. Rinse gravel before using. For the best GloFish viewing experience, try using a blue wavelength light, like GloFish LED lighting, to give a uniquely fluorescent look, particularly in low or nighttime lighting. Traditional white aquarium lights (such as fluorescent or halogen lights) work well for daytime use. GloFish fluorescent fish absorb light and then re-emit it, so they will appear brighter and more vibrant as the amount of light is increased. GloFish fluorescent fish are born brilliant. They get their natural, vibrant color from their parents and are not injected, painted or dyed. Enhanced by a full range of aquarium kits, lighting, decor and accessories, GloFish products create a complete underwater fluorescent experience that appeals to all ages and levels of expertise.

• aquarium GRAVEL: GloFish aquarium Gravel creates a colorful base for all your GloFish ornaments.
• RANGE OF COLORS: Choose pink, green, white, black with fluorescent accents, or a mix of colors.
• BASK IN THE GLOW: Fluorescent-accented gravel stands out under GloFish blue LED lights.
• HIGHLIGHTS YOUR TANK: Use as a substrate or accent, along with GloFish plants and ornaments (sold separately).
• EXPERIENCE THE GLO: GloFish fluorescent fish and products create a complete underwater fluorescent experience.

User questions & answers

Question:	What type of rock is used in the gravel
Answer:	I have used the knife blade in my Cricut Maker to cut through thick leather, probably 3/16" thick. The problem I had was getting it to stick to my strong grip mat. (see caution at the end) Cutting smooth side down didn't stay. Placing rough side down destroys the mat. Transfer tape did not stick. I solved the problem with gaffer's tape! (available from Amazon). I use pro-gaff brand. Completely covered the rough side of the leather, placing the tape edge to edge, not overlapping. It stuck to the mat GREAT! CAUTION: IF THE LEATHER SLIPS WHILE YOU ARE CUTTING IT, YOU WILL DAMAGE YOUR MACHINE! I BROKE THE PLASTIC GUARD AROUND THE BLADE BEFORE I LEARNED TO USE GAFFER'S TAPE!
Question:	If I put this on top of my soil for my houseplants will it kill them
Answer:	If you don't have the Cricut knife blade and housing you will have to purchase the Cricut knife blade and then the replacement you have to change them out
Question:	How many bags for my 10 gallon tank
Answer:	Yes, this blade is for the New Cricut Maker Machine, which is the only machine that uses this blade due to the type of technology that Provo Craft created for this machine.
Question:	Can i use it for my succulent plants? Thanks a lot
Answer:	As far as the expressions parts list no it will not fit

Product features

GloFish(R) Aquarium Gravel

GloFish Aquarium gravel completes your GloFish experience and complements GloFish. This gravel is specially selected to stand out under the blue lighting in your GloFish aquarium. Simply add gravel to your aquarium, decorate with GloFish plants and add your GloFish.

GloFish offers an assortment of brightly colored decor that instantly complete your GloFish environment. These vibrant plants, accessories, and gravel come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors that allow you to fully customize the look and feel of your aquarium.

Experience the Glo!

GloFish were originally bred to help scientists in detecting environmental pollutants. By adding a naturally derived fluorescence gene to the fish, scientists hoped to quickly and easily determine when a waterway was contaminated. Scientists soon realized the public’s interest in sharing the benefits of this research and GloFish were officially brought into the marketplace.

GloFish acquire their fluorescent color via a fluorescent protein gene that they inherit from their parents and pass on to their offspring through traditional breeding. Because of this, each line of GloFish originates from a single fish. For example, all Starfish Red Danios are descended from a single red fluorescent zebrafish.

GloFish are available in 3 species: GloFish Danio, GloFish Barb, and GloFish Tetra. Aside from their brighter disposition, each species is identical to their non-fluorescent counterparts. This includes everything from general care and temperature preferences, to growth and nutritional needs.

GloFish come in six stunning fluorescent colors including Starfire Red, Sunburst Orange, Electric Green, Cosmic Blue, Galactic Purple, and Moonrise Pink.

GloFish Decor

Complete the look and feel of your aquarium with the wide of variety of GloFish Decor. Mix and match any and all GloFish items to maximize your experience.

Plants

GloFish plants come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes that work together to create a unique and vibrant look. Mix and match or stick to a few colors, either way your GloFish Aquarium will never look better.

Accessories

GloFish accessories and ornaments add vibrant fun to your GloFish environment. These playful additions come in small and large sizes as well as a variety of colors to fully complete your aquarium.

Gravel

GloFish offers an assortment of brightly colored gravel that add a finishing touch to your GloFish Aquarium.

Product description

Seachem Flourite Black is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.



For over three decades, Seachem has been a company rooted in sound science. Our experience in the hobby and an educated staff of chemists and biologists are part of the package when you purchase Seachem products. Seachem remains as one of the few surviving independent and privately owned pet care companies. Seachem is owned and operated by hobbyists. All of our employees are hobbyists who maintain aquariums at home and at the office. Seachem itself was started because one such passionate hobbyist - Dr. Leo G. Morin (Founder) - recognized that the available solutions to aquarists problem wanting. This resulted in Seachem’s very first product: Cupraplex (today known as Cupramine). Over thirty years later Seachem is still approaching old problems in a new way.



Seachem’s philosophy is that the knowledgeable hobbyist makes the best customer. This is reflected in solid and reliable customer education and support as well as products proven in science and performance. While Seachem has grown rapidly into a national and international firm, it retains the culture of a small company and is readily available to its customers.

• GRAVEL: Seachem Flourite Black is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment.
• AQUARIUM BED: Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary when using Seachem Flourite Black as this product is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels.
• SET-UP: When adding water to the aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. Initial cloudiness is normal, but to remove this simply use mechanical filtration
• COMPATIBLE: Flourite Black substrates will work fine with an under gravel filter and will not soften or decompose to an unsuitable state within your tank.Flourite substrates will work fine with an UGF
• SAFETY: Seachem Flourite Black is not chemically coated or treated, thus does not alter the pH of the water. Flourite Black is beneficial for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

User questions & answers

Question:	I want this as a substrate but I really want the white sand look. Does this come in white and if not, would I be ok with putting white sand on top
Answer:	I have 7 cory cats, 4 dojo loaches and 3 hillstream/chinese loaches and they don't mind it at all. It is like sand, I have the fine black one and I got it just for them...well and my plants too!
Question:	is this too much for a ten gallon tank? should I get a smaller bag or is this good
Answer:	I didn't wash it, because it contains beneficial bacteria. I had no issues. It did not make the water cloudy at all. I don't recommend washing it.
Question:	Can i use this with gravel? i want to put this as a bottom layer then put gravel on top or mix. can i vacuum it
Answer:	Yes you can add it into and established tank, that is what I did, I had a tank full of black sand and I removed all of my plants and driftwood int o a food safe container filled with siphoned tank water, then I removed my fish and placed them into food safe containers. Then I removed 75-80% of the sand from my tank, cleaned the debris that was left over and poured in the Eco complete in, mixing it in with the sand. I had reserved my tank water and poured it back into a container, although unlike other substrates this does not cloud the water. After I filled the tank about 25% I added the plants and driftwood back, then added some more water and my fish and topped the tank off with fresh water. It was a half day process but well worth it, something I would do again!
Question:	I have a loach and he loves to dig and stick his nose out. Is this a soft ground or rough
Answer:	It all depends on the length/dimensions of your tank. I used it on my 50 gallon that is 36" long and only needed about 2 1/2 bags to get 3 inches. If you have a tall tank the less substrate you will need.

Product features

Flourite Black

Flourite Black is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite Black is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary. Flourite Black is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Flourite Black is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

Set-up

Although it is pre-washed, because Flourite Black is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust.

When adding water to aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing Flourite Black substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. Initial cloudiness is normal. To remove cloudiness, use mechanical filtration (such as filter floss).

Product description

Sourced from ancient beach deposits of New Zealand and shaped by the Southern Ocean's waves. Midnight pearl is naturally round gravel has a base of black pebbles with various shades of brown and grey pebbles mixed throughout with hints of gold pebbles to give a unique dark richness to the color. This pebble provides a great backdrop for Native features in aquariums and acts as a wonderful dark offset which brings out tropical fishes colors.

• Triple washed
• Pure natural gravel
• Unique to new Zealand
• 2-4mm

User questions & answers

Question:	How many bags would i need for a 90 gallon
Answer:	Just the back
Question:	Can this be used for a planted tank
Answer:	We haven't tried others
Question:	what is the avg. diameter of the gravel in mm or fraction of an inch
Answer:	The one we have was for a shoulder, knee or ankle. It would not be big enough for a waistline.
Question:	Whats the average size of the pebbles
Answer:	It is the complete outer wrap with the inner bladder. Anyone having shoulder surgery I recommend using it.

Product description

Flourite dark is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is best suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any aquarium environment. Flourite dark is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Gravel modifiers such as Laterite are not necessary. Flourite dark is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water.

• No laterite needed
• Perfect for planted aquariums
• May be mixed with other gravels
• The Premium Substrate For the Planted Aquarium

User questions & answers

Question:	the description for this item reads 7k / 15.4 lbs but the item pictured reads half that 3.5k / 7.7 lbs; which is correct for the item
Answer:	The container I received had 15.4 lbs., someone made an error.
Question:	Will my plants live with only this substrate
Answer:	I have only this substrate in my 29 gallon and it is sufficient to grow plants. I recommend periodically supplementing with Flourish in order to maximize plant growth, but a decent group of fish will provide enough nutrients for decent plant growth.
Question:	How do you clean this stuff on a regular basis? I read some where not to use the handheld tube vacuum
Answer:	Tube vacuum should work fine. I’d imagine whom ever wrote that hadn’t rinsed it very well and kicked up a ton of sediment. It’s really just chips of clay, nothing that should interfere with a vac any more than a gravel would!
Question:	How does it taste
Answer:	I haven't tasted it myself but my plants seem to really like it.

Product features

Flourite Dark, 7 kg / 15.4 lbs

Flourite Dark is a specially fracted stable porous clay gravel for the natural planted aquarium. Its appearance is suited to planted aquaria, but may be used in any freshwater aquarium environment. Flourite Dark is most effective when used alone as an integral substrate bed, but it may be mixed with other gravels. Gravel modifiers such as laterite are not necessary. Flourite Dark is not chemically coated or treated and will not alter the pH of the water. Flourite Dark is good for the life of the aquarium and need not be replaced.

Although it is pre-washed, because Flourite Dark is a natural product, it may become dusty in transit and require rinsing before use to remove any residual dust. When adding water to aquarium, fill slowly to avoid disturbing Flourite Dark substrate bed. Place a bowl in the aquarium and add water directly to the bowl, allowing water to overflow softly on to the gravel bed. Initial cloudiness is normal. To remove cloudiness, use mechanical filtration (such as filter floss).

• Premium natural gravel for the planted aquarium
• Good for the life of the aquarium

Product description

Package Include:

2 Pounds White Pebbles



Size: About 1" to 2"



Features:

Natural lightly polished for smooth effect.

Perfect home decor and a creative interior and exterior design. Alternative to Mulch.

They are long lasting and will not deteriorate like mulch does. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

• 【NATURAL WHITE STONES】: These white river rocks are natural lightly polished for smooth effect, comes in a variety of natural shapes and sizes(About 1" to 2"). These Rocks are natural and as a result some may be broken or out of shape, oval or round, thick or thin.
• 【MULTIPLE USES】: In flower arrangements, walkways, water features, exposed aggregate flooring or walls, around swimming pools it could also be used to as an accent to an aquariums, water gardens, ponds, and terrariums. Add an extra beauty in your garden or just outside your house. This is a perfect home decor and a creative interior and exterior design ,helps you keep clean and nice all of your decoration places.
• 【How Many Stones Do You Need?】: For a fish tank with length of L'' & width of W'', 1'' thickness of stone layer needs L * W / 23 pounds of stones. E.g. for a 10''*10'' tank, 1'' stone layer needs 4.35 pounds of stones.
• 【ALTERNATIVE TO MULCH】: Use indoors or outdoors，Pebble mulch in interior or exterior garden beds, helps soil retain moisture, provides good drainage, round and soft easy on the feet as there are no sharp edges. They are long lasting and will not deteriorate like mulch does.

User questions & answers

Question:	What kind of rock is it? Will rock change the ph of aquarium
Answer:	No, this case only fits the regular sized figures.
Question:	I just made a purchase and want to have more sphere and large stones in my pack, thank you! BTW, are all these stones natural
Answer:	The least possible, I wanted to get my 36 packs but received 2 & it wasn’t at all how I expect this transactions
Question:	About how many rocks are in a package
Answer:	A apparently suppose to be a box but Amazon or spin master has the same inventory codes
Question:	Can someone post a picture of their aquarium with these rocks
Answer:	Yes Works with gravity-fed and powered coolers

Product description

Black aquarium gravel for freshwater aquariums. Will not affect PH. Safe for use in freshwater aquariums.

• Will not affect PH
• Safe for use in freshwater aquariums
• Non-Toxic coating

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this gravel be used with plants such as bamboo
Answer:	It not toxic I put it in with my fish it didn't kill them so I suppose your plant would be ok
Question:	How many pounds of gravel do I need for a 20 gallon tank
Answer:	10-20lbs is ideal (2-4 5# bags). Former aquatics specialist at Petco and fish hobbiest for life here.
Question:	Looking for gravel that might be to scale for my 1/35th scale diorama, to model a cobblestone road. What is the size in inches or centimenters? Thanks
Answer:	If it's not toxic for fish don't see why it would be an issue for plants.

Product description

Polished gravel. An alternative to mulch. Use indoors or outdoors. They are long lasting and will not deteriorate like mulch does. Use in flower arrangements, walkways, water features, exposed aggregate flooring or walls, around swimming pools, and many other areas. Available in mixed color. Measures 3/8-inch.

• Pebble mulch in interior or exterior garden beds
• Use in Water features, Aquariums & ponds
• Perfect for walkways & Driveways.
• Polished gravel
• Use indoors or outdoors
• Available in mixed color
• Measures 3/8-inch

User questions & answers

Question:	Any idea if this is safe for a freshwater aquarium? Has anyone used it for that purpose? Thanks
Answer:	This information is listed in the posting.
Question:	Should I clean these before using with my succulents? I saw some reviews that said it was covered in a petroleum substance
Answer:	There are additional sizes available. They are: M8, M10, 5/16-18 & 3/8-16.
Question:	How many cubic feet
Answer:	What store? I’d love to find one! The diamond are so rare.
Question:	Will these be okay in a 10 gallon aquarium with a beta, pleco, and a small frog? I put them in but they appear to be kind of scummy
Answer:	Yes if they don't give you what you paid for you can tell them about it

Product description

GloFish aquarium kits, lighting and decor create an underwater fluorescent wonderland that appeals to all ages and levels of expertise. With our full range of vibrant accessories uniquely designed to work with GloFish LED lighting, you can transform any aquarium into a GloFish environment at the click of a switch. GloFish Aquarium Accent Gravel highlights your GloFish aquarium by adding these glittering jewel-like gravel accents. Add the fun shaped jewels throughout your existing gravel to bring pops of color and design to your aquarium floor. Make your tank the focal point of any space with the unique GloFish elements that bring your tank to life. Watch as your GloFish swim amongst the glittering floor. Add personality to your tank with the subtle accents of color here and there. You can drop each jewel-like accent throughout the floor or keep them in a concentrated area. The choice is up to you!

• aquarium ACCENT GloFish Accent Gravel adds texture and color to highlight your GloFish aquarium
• RANGE OF COLORS Choose multicolored gems marbled stone (gray) blue/green/clear pebbles or pink pebbles
• BASK IN THE GLOW Accent gravel complements GloFish aquarium Gravel (sold separately)
• HIGHLIGHTS YOUR TANK Also coordinates with GloFish plants and ornaments (sold separately)
• EXPERIENCE THE GLO GloFish fluorescent fish and products create a complete underwater fluorescent experience
• Age Range Description: All Life Stages
• Included Components: 1 X Glofish Aquarium Accent Gravel 2.8 Ounces

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this work for my turtles
Answer:	This would work well as a make up light, as it simulates day light. It has a magnetic base and a hook so it can be affixed to a stand/beam.
Question:	Is there colors blue green yellow red purple orange
Answer:	4100K
Question:	How much rocks inside the package
Answer:	Yes, you can get them through the manufacturer, Astro Pneumatic Tool. This tool works great, and I haven't broken a mandrel yet.
Question:	What is the size
Answer:	Dont waste your money!

Product description

White sand for freshwater and marine aquariums. Will not affect PH. Safe for use in freshwater aquariums.

• Will not affect PH
• Safe for use in freshwater aquariums
• Non-Toxic coating

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used with live plants
Answer:	Yes, it can. It is biologically active "live" sand and works very well with live plants!
Question:	Can you use it for goldfish tank? i have a 40 gallon tank and only want a thin layer sand at the bottom. how many bags do i need? thanks
Answer:	I use it with my goldfish and it works great. It is inert and does not change your water chemistry.
Question:	Can it be used for corydoras? They need a very fine sand
Answer:	I would say you could probably find finer sand not that this sand is bad but its like salt whereas you need a sand that is like sugar.
Question:	how is shipping weight 31lbs on a 5lb bag
Answer:	It containes live beneficial bacteria so it’s wet sand

Product description

BettaSafe Water Carer is an all-in-one formula that works to keep your aquarium water safe and healthy for your Betta. This easy-to-use conditioner detoxifies harmful ammonia in tap water, neutralizes chlorine, chloramines and heavy metals, and features stress reducing slime. Tap water and well water contain dangerous substances like chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals that must be neutralized for the health and safety of your Goldfish. BettaSafe works to create a safe environment and maintain optimum balance between water changes by neutralizing chloramine and turning chlorine into harmless salt. BettaSafe also binds to heavy metals to create a large, safe molecule that can be physically removed by your filter. BettaSafe for Goldfish features a unique blend of beneficial minerals that are normally lacking in typical tap water. These included vitamins and minerals work to increase the vitality, breeding behavior and activity of your fish. Proprietary, advanced biopolymers produced by living organisms such as kelp are included in BettaSafe to support beneficial bacteria necessary for healthy and clear aquarium water. These added ingredients do not pollute water, but work to reduce pollution by strengthening the bacterial bed.

• WATER CONDITIONER: Makes tap water safe for bettas and other ornamental fish.
• REDUCES STRESS: Neutralizes harmful chlorine, chloramines, ammonia and heavy metals in aquarium water.
• FAST-ACTING: Works in seconds.
• COMPLETE FORMULA: Use when setting up a new aquarium, with monthly partial water changes and evaporation replacement.
• USAGE: Use monthly for maintenance.

User questions & answers

Question:	Do i need this of i have well water
Answer:	If 5ml = 1GL For 10Gl u need 50 ml.
Question:	Can betta fish live with guppies
Answer:	I would usually wait about 10 to 15 minutes before adding the fish and it worked. Hope that helps.
Question:	Why does the new bottle need 14 drops per gallon instead of 7? Did the formula/ingredients change or just the directions
Answer:	I always mix the water conditioner into the water before putting the fish back in the tank. I clean the tank and then put the recommended amount of "dirty" water (what the fish has already been living in since it has the beneficial bacteria in it necessary for a healthy environment) back in the tank and fill the tank the rest of the way up with fresh water. Then I add the water conditioner to the tank and mix it into the dirty / fresh water before reintroducing the fish back in to the tank.
Question:	Can I add this to my 5 gallon tank between water changes? I used filtered water and plan on changing the water every 10-14days
Answer:	I don’t use distilled water so, I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that.

Product description

Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home. Enjoy a piece of the Rio Negro as it winds its way through dark and brooding jungles. Own a sliver of the sunlit Sri Lankan gravel streams famous for sapphires and rubies. Dramatic black sand rivers and beaches grace the flanks of verdant tropical islands capped by smouldering volcanoes. These exotic locales provide the backdrop for some of the world’s most spectacular aquatic life. CaribSea' s Supernatural line is specially selected and crafted to match these exotic environments. When you demand authenticity don’t just decorate… ecoscape with Supernaturals by CaribSea.

• Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home
• grain size reduces built up detritus
• no paints or dyes used
• ph neutral ; safe for all aquarium systems
• made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	whats the difference btwn torpedo beach and Natural crystal river. which ones is larger grain
Answer:	Torpedo is .5 mm - 2.0mm , crystal is .5mm - 1.0mm
Question:	can you use it with live plants
Answer:	Yes. My tanks are planted fairly heavily with live plants and my substrate is this product only. Suppose it depends on which plants you have though. I have Amazon swords, anubias, some crypts, an unidentified tall and fast growing plant with slender leaves, java moss, java fern, and ludwigia repens. All do well.
Question:	Is this good for a Betta fish tank
Answer:	If you have it pretty thinly covering the bottom, yes. But if you want depth then I wouldn't recommend. It discolored easily if not oxidized. When I gravel vac and stir up sand to release any trapped gases, the sand beneath is a horrible grey color for a few days before going back to original color.
Question:	Is it really sand? It looks more like gravel
Answer:	It feels looks and feels like sand.

Product features

Caribsea Super Naturals Aquarium Sand

Description:

Create a supernatural experience by re-creating the natural world in your home. Enjoy a piece of the Rio Negro as it winds its way through dark and brooding jungles. Own a sliver of the sunlit Sri Lankan gravel streams famous for sapphires and rubies. Dramatic black sand rivers and beaches grace the flanks of verdant tropical islands capped by smouldering volcanoes.

Product description

Developed by Hermit Crab Specialists, Fluker's Premium Sand Substrate mixture is the perfect blend of sand, coconut fiber, salt and calcium carbonate that ensures a perfect consistency for burrowing crabs. Probiotic is also added to help breakdown organic waste in your pet's enclosure. One very important element in keeping land hermit crabs alive in captivity is to fill your crab's tank with sand deep enough (minimum depth of 3 times the size of their shell) and moist enough (packs well) that your largest crab is able to bury completely to molt successfully.

• 6 pound bag

User questions & answers

Question:	How many pounds is there bag
Answer:	Pure Organic Ingredients Natural Decorative Sand typically has an average grain size ranges between mesh sizes 30 and 50, or approximately 0.595 millimeters and and 0.297 millimeters. Visually, it is slightly larger than table sugar.
Question:	Is this sand safe to plant in
Answer:	No, the sand for that is different. Check with a lawn & garden shop.
Question:	What is the best bottom medium to use? My local Petco has the white hermit crab sand or this soil patty type stuff you add water to that expands
Answer:	Yes, Pure Organic Ingredients Natural Decorative sand can be used in an aquarium.
Question:	Is this safe for hamster cage. I want to use it in a small area of his cage
Answer:	Yes, Pure Organic Ingredients Natural Decorative Sand does have sparkles or shimmers.

Product features

Fluker's All Natural Premium Sand Substrate Mixture for Hermit Crabs

Hermit crabs are natural diggers. They dig to hunt for food and when it is time to molt. It is very important to fill your crab's habitat with enough moist sand for the molting process. The proper amount of sand is three times deeper than the height of your largest crab's shell. The deep moist sand protects your crab during the molting process and prevents dehydration, which is vital for your crab's longevity.

Unlike the calcium carbonate "sand" often sold as hermit crab substrate, Fluker's Premium Sand for Hermit Crabs is a perfect blend of all-natural sand, coconut fiber, sea salt and probiotic. The silica sand packs swell and the coconut fiber helps with water retention. Calcium and sea salt are added to replicate the exact sand hermit crabs find in their natural environment. Finally, probiotic has been introduced to help maintain a clean environment.

Hermit crabs need plenty of space to thrive. It is extremely important to select an enclosure large enough to satisfy their needs.

DIRECTIONS:

Fill tank evenly with Fluker's Premium Sand. The minimum depth should be at least three times the size of your largest hermit crab. Moisten the sand with purified water so it packs well. (The consistency should be what you would use to build a sand castle.) Once installed, you should check the substrate periodically to ensure that it stays moist.