{"title":"Coloured Aquarium Sand \u0026 Gravel","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBright, hard-wearing decorative substrate for aquariums, terrariums, vases and craft projects — available in a full range of colours from deep black and cobalt blue to pink, lime and multicolour blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery batch is \u003cstrong\u003enon-toxic, resin-sealed and colourfast\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it won't leach, fade or cloud your water. Rinse before use, spread to your preferred depth, and it stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFreshwater tanks and biOrb-style bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChildren's first aquariums and themed setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTerrariums, bonsai trays and succulent toppings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWedding centrepieces, candle vases and floral displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable in single colours or mixed blends, in a range of pack sizes. Not sure which shade suits your setup? \u003cstrong\u003eMessage us on WhatsApp and we'll send photos of the actual colours\u003c\/strong\u003e side by side before you order — the same personal service we give every BritBlooms customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShipped from our Leicester gallery. Free UK delivery on orders over £49.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"premium-colour-aquarium-gravel-1kg-fish-safe-tank-substrate","title":"Premium Colour Aquarium Gravel – 1kg  | Fish Safe Tank Substrate","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style='font-size: 14pt; font-family: \"Times New Roman\", serif; color: rgb(238, 0, 0);'\u003ePlease note: Images are for representational purposes only. 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