Manufacturer | Rolf C.Hagen |
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Place of Business | Baie-D'Urfe, Quebec H9X 0A2, CA |
Item model number | PT3107 |
Product Dimensions | 3.81 x 23.37 x 6.35 cm; 4.54 kg |
ASIN | B001B599D2 |
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Exo Terra Riverbed Sand - Brown - 10 lb (4.5 kg), 10-Pound
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Pet toy type | Exercise Toy |
Theme | Animals |
Breed recommendation | Small Breeds |
Brand | Exo Terra |
Recommended uses for product | Indoor |
Cartoon character | Riverbed Sand |
Indoor/Outdoor usage | Indoor |
Colour | Brown |
Material | Sand |
Pattern | Solid |
About this item
- Natural sand, no added dyes or chemicals
- Creates a natural and attractive aquatic environment
- Excellent substrate for aquatic turtles
- Stimulates natural behavior
- Also suitable as desert terrarium substrate
- age range description All Life Stages
- included components bagged sand
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Riverbed Sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing. Other types of water and ground-dwelling reptiles, such as frogs and salamanders, will also benefit from Riverbed Sand because of its soft nature.
A rough surface, such as gravel, can easily injure skin tissue. Riverbed Sand is very fine and can be easily secreted when ingested, unlike gravel or pebbles which can cause indigestion.
Created over time in an African river, Riverbed Sand is extremely fine and round, making it an ideal and safe substrate for the aqua-terrarium.
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- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3.81 x 23.37 x 6.35 cm; 4.54 kg
- Date First Available : Aug. 6 2012
- Manufacturer : Rolf C.Hagen
- Place of Business : Baie-D'Urfe, Quebec H9X 0A2, CA
- ASIN : B001B599D2
- Item model number : PT3107
- Country of origin : South Africa
- 鶹 Rank: #19,996 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #6 in Terrarium Sand
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Riverbed Sand / Aquatic Terrarium Substrate
Riverbed Sand is ideal for many types of aquatic turtles as it is their preferred substrate in the wild. Soft-shell turtles especially prefer the find sand for digging and burrowing. Other types of water and ground-dwelling reptiles, such as frogs and salamanders, will also benefit from Riverbed Sand because of its soft nature. A rough surface, such as gravel, can easily injure skin tissue. Riverbed Sand is very fine and can be easily secreted when ingested, unlike gravel or pebbles which can cause indigestion. Created over time in an African river, Riverbed Sand is extremely fine and round, making it an ideal and safe substrate for the aqua-terrarium.,Natural sand, no added dyes or chemicalsCreates a natural and attractive aquatic environmentExcellent substrate for aquatic turtlesStimulates natural behaviorAlso suitable as desert terrarium substrate,Riverbed Sand PT3107Riverbed Sand Brown4.5 kg10 lb,Not available in France.
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Perfect addition to a small aquarium
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- Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2025Verified PurchaseI want to rub it in my eyes because it's so soft (I won't do it but the point is still there)
- Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2025Verified PurchasePurchased for a 20 gallon turtle aquarium. Rinsed the sand in a 5 gallon bucket until the water ran relevatively clean (less than 10 minutes). When added to the tank, it did cloud the water, but cleared quite quickly (probably within 30 minutes). My turtle digs/ moves around in the sand, and the water remains clear. *I've only added half of the cleaned sand (shown in picture).
5.0 out of 5 starsPurchased for a 20 gallon turtle aquarium. Rinsed the sand in a 5 gallon bucket until the water ran relevatively clean (less than 10 minutes). When added to the tank, it did cloud the water, but cleared quite quickly (probably within 30 minutes). My turtle digs/ moves around in the sand, and the water remains clear. *I've only added half of the cleaned sand (shown in picture).Perfect addition to a small aquarium
Reviewed in Canada on February 9, 2025
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Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2022Verified PurchaseBien nettoyer avant de mètre dans l'aquarium 1h de lavage facile
- Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2020Verified PurchaseIt was delivered with a hole in the bag, so alot of the sand had spilled out during shipping. It was disappointing, not to mention a mess to clean up
- Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2021Verified PurchaseIt clouded the tank and killed a filter. you CANNOT add this to an existing tank. no matter how much you rinse. It is also super fine and my eels could not burrow into it as it was like cement on the bottom. I will have to put the fish in a bucket and and dump it in the back garden. Even after it settled a few days, the water was almost clear, but my filter died from the debris in the motor and whenever fish moved near the bottom, it would stir it up into the water making it cloudy again.
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- Richard ColesReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Turtle sand
Verified PurchaseBest price on the internet again from the online reptile shop.
Delivery was 2 days, outstsanding service. Quality product. Soft and fine sand with a nice Colour.
I used 2 bags for 4x2 ft tank.
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鶹 CustomerReviewed in Italy on May 13, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Affidabile, studiata, sicura e bella
Verified PurchaseSemplicemente perfetto come ogni prodotto di questa marca: tutte le volte che ho acquistato, da altri marchi, prodotti per la mia tartaruga (pseudemys nelsoni), me ne sono pentito.
Exoterra dà una affidabilità totale invece: la sabbia è fine e perfetta, studiata per far tollerare l'ingerimento alle tartarughe, che potranno così espellerla senza problemi (avevo prima una ghiaia che ha causato blocchi intestinali alla piccola tartaruga).
L'aspetto è molto bello, la sabbia non viene "tirata su" dal filtro anche se si utilizza un filtro molto potente, ha il giusto peso per tornare subito a terra dopo che la tartaruga la smuove: questo permette di non causare intorbidimento dell'acqua e di conseguenza rischio di congiuntivite all'animale.
Come quantità 4.5 kg mi sono bastati per un acquario con base 25cmX35cm.
Suggerisco molti lavaggi prima dell'inserimento in vasca in quanto la sabbia è molto polverosa; potete lavarla in un secchio alto mettendo un tubo aperto a pelo d'acqua, dando ogni tanto una smossa a tutta la sabbia sul fondo. Sarebbe un problema non farlo perché in acquario conserverebbe "per sempre" tutta quella polverosità.
Per concludere, la tartaruga lo adora e adora scavare!!
鶹 CustomerAffidabile, studiata, sicura e bella
Reviewed in Italy on May 13, 2021
Exoterra dà una affidabilità totale invece: la sabbia è fine e perfetta, studiata per far tollerare l'ingerimento alle tartarughe, che potranno così espellerla senza problemi (avevo prima una ghiaia che ha causato blocchi intestinali alla piccola tartaruga).
L'aspetto è molto bello, la sabbia non viene "tirata su" dal filtro anche se si utilizza un filtro molto potente, ha il giusto peso per tornare subito a terra dopo che la tartaruga la smuove: questo permette di non causare intorbidimento dell'acqua e di conseguenza rischio di congiuntivite all'animale.
Come quantità 4.5 kg mi sono bastati per un acquario con base 25cmX35cm.
Suggerisco molti lavaggi prima dell'inserimento in vasca in quanto la sabbia è molto polverosa; potete lavarla in un secchio alto mettendo un tubo aperto a pelo d'acqua, dando ogni tanto una smossa a tutta la sabbia sul fondo. Sarebbe un problema non farlo perché in acquario conserverebbe "per sempre" tutta quella polverosità.
Per concludere, la tartaruga lo adora e adora scavare!!
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Patrick BeckerReviewed in Germany on January 7, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars ist halt sand
Verified Purchasekeine Fremdkörper, trockner Sand, schnelle Lieferung
sehr zufrieden
- KatieReviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars So beautiful
Verified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
I put it in my axolotl tank since it’s super fine and safe for them. My little guy seems to like walking on it so far. :) I’m very happy I went with this sand!
KatieSo beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
I put it in my axolotl tank since it’s super fine and safe for them. My little guy seems to like walking on it so far. :) I’m very happy I went with this sand!
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ALABERGEREReviewed in France on May 28, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Sable de rivière conforme
Verified PurchaseSable conforme pour une tortue aquatique de Floride trachemys scripta scripta, idéal pour sa plage. Livraison rapide.
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