Dennerle Natural Gravel Rio Xingu

Dennerle Natural Gravel Rio Xingu

The Dennerle Natural Gravel Rio Xingu is a 100% pure natural gravel substrate, carefully selected to bring the beauty of natural riverbeds into your aquarium. Its colorful river mixture of brown, grey, and ochre-toned shale gravel creates a visually striking and authentically natural underwater landscape.

Each piece of gravel varies in size, shape, and color, adding depth and character to your tank. The gravel is lime-free, ensuring it won’t alter water parameters, making it safe for all freshwater setups. To achieve the best results, the gravel should be thoroughly washed before use.

Key Features:

• 100% Pure Natural Gravel: Authentic and eco-friendly substrate
• Natural River Mixture: Includes a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors
• Color Palette: Brown, grey, and ochre tones for a natural look
• Lime-Free: Ensures stable water chemistry
• Size Range: 2–22 mm

Building Your Substrate System

Whether you’re setting up a Nano Cube, a Nano Scaper’s Tank, or a standard aquarium, Rio Xingu Gravel is an excellent choice. Here’s what you need to create the perfect substrate system:

Nano Cube & Nano Scaper’s Tank

For a recommended substrate height of 5 cm, use the following quantities:

• 10L Tank: 2 kg gravel + 1 kg nutrient medium
• 20L Tank: 4 kg gravel + 1 kg nutrient medium
• 30L Tank: 5 kg gravel + 2 kg nutrient medium
• 35L Tank: 8 kg gravel + 2 kg nutrient medium
• 55L Tank: 10 kg gravel + 3 kg nutrient medium
• 60L Tank: 8 kg gravel + 3 kg nutrient medium

Standard Aquarium

For a recommended substrate height of 5–8 cm, use the following quantities:

• 54L Tank: 10 kg gravel + 2.4 kg nutrient medium
• 112L Tank: 20 kg gravel + 4.8 kg nutrient medium
• 160L Tank: 30 kg gravel + 9.6 kg nutrient medium
• 240L Tank: 50 kg gravel + 12 kg nutrient medium
• 375L Tank: 75 kg gravel + 19.2 kg nutrient medium

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