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UNS Controsand Santa Fe Pebble Gravel

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UNS Controsand Santa Fe Pebble Gravel

Pebble Gravel 3–5 mmGrey & Earthy Mix100% Natural

UNS Controsand Santa Fe is a rounded pebble gravel, about 3–5 mm, designed for freshwater aquarium use. Its rich mix of cool grey and earthy hues gives a unique look that is ideal for accent use or biotope aquariums, drawing inspiration from natural riverbeds and streams. Use it on its own or mixed with other Controsands. Note that UNS lists Santa Fe among the shades that slightly raise GH.

Volume: 3L

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Technical specifications

Type Rounded pebble gravel
Grain size Approx. 3 – 5 mm
Colour tone Mix of cool grey and earthy hues
Water chemistry Slightly raises GH (per UNS packaging)
Available volumes 3 Litres · 8 Litres
Tank size guide 3 L for about 35 L (UNS 45U) · 8 L for about 75 L (UNS 60U)
Safe for Fish, invertebrates and reptiles

Rinse gently before use to remove any dust from transit. May raise water hardness slightly.

What is Controsand Santa Fe best used for?

Santa Fe is a 3–5 mm rounded pebble gravel made for accent use and biotope aquariums modelled on riverbeds and streams. Scatter it along the front of a fine sand such as Mojave, or use it alone as a stream bed. UNS lists Santa Fe among the shades that slightly raise GH.

Rounded 3–5 mm Pebbles

The “Normal” grade of Controsand: smooth river pebbles that stay in place on slopes and between stones, and read as a natural stream bed.

UNS Controsand Santa Fe Pebble Gravel — Rounded 3–5 mm Pebbles

Cool Grey Meets Earthy Brown

Charcoal, grey, brown and tan pebbles in one blend, with the colours intensifying when wet, so the bed never looks uniform or artificial.

UNS Controsand Santa Fe Pebble Gravel — Cool Grey Meets Earthy Brown

UNS Controsand Santa Fe Pebble Gravel: frequently asked questions

What grain size and colour is UNS Controsand Santa Fe?

Santa Fe is a rounded pebble gravel with a grain size of about 3–5 mm, in a mix of cool grey and earthy brown and tan hues.

Does Controsand Santa Fe affect water hardness?

Slightly. UNS notes on the Controsand packaging that Santa Fe, along with Mojave, Tahoe and Maui, slightly raises GH. Bora and Kona are the shades that are not on that list.

How much Controsand Santa Fe do I need?

UNS recommends a 3 litre bag for an aquarium of about 35 litres, such as the UNS 45U, and an 8 litre bag for about 75 litres, such as the UNS 60U. Used as an accent, a 3 litre bag covers most layouts.

Is UNS Controsand Santa Fe available in South Africa?

Yes. Jungle Aquatics stocks UNS Controsand Santa Fe in 3 litre and 8 litre bags in South Africa. Check live stock and pricing on jungleaquatics.com, then collect from the Broadacres showroom in Fourways, Johannesburg.

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