Review on U P Aqua D 550 Shrimp Sand by Michael Rosario

Good quality substrate. It's a lot less sand and more little beads. It makes an excellent base substrate for my plants, I've been able to grow quite a few carpet plants so far. The roots don't fight to get through it. I almost didn't have to flush it at all before the water flowing through was completely clear, the cleanest substrate I've used but YMMV above. My only real complaints: price per pound, bought £4 for $24 and it's barely half what you need for a 10 gallon planted tank. The weight of the substrate is so light that it is difficult to get the plants to stay down. I really had to get a heavier mixing substrate. 8/10 overall, just wish it was better for the money and a little heavier.