WIO - El Dorado Sand

El Dorado Sand – Your Ready-to-Scape Warm Riverbed Substrate

El Dorado Sand brings warmth, color, and natural charm into your aquascape. Inspired by ochre-rich tropical riverbeds and lowland deltas, this natural silica sand blends orange, yellow, and earthy tones to create a vibrant, sunlit foundation ideal for freshwater tanks, biotopes, and terrariums. Its rich grain variation adds depth, texture, and realism, enhancing plants, stones, and driftwood with a naturally glowing palette.

Available Sizes
4.4 lb (2 kg)
11 lb (5 kg)

Each Bag Includes
A natural blend of orange–yellow silica sand with mixed grains from 0.004"–0.16" (0.1–4 mm) for authentic riverbed detail

Why You’ll Love It
✓ Warm ochre tones that brighten and enrich any layout
✓ Mixed grains create realistic texture, depth, and natural flow
✓ Perfect for tropical riverbeds, deltas, and nature-style aquascapes
✓ Pre-washed and ready to use from the bag
✓ pH-neutral and completely safe for all livestock
✓ Works beautifully in aquariums, terrariums, paludariums, and biotopes

Design Tip
Pair El Dorado Sand with warm-toned woods, rounded river stones, or South American plant species for a cohesive, sunlit riverbed effect.

Specs & Care
Sand Type: Natural silica sand
Color: Orange-yellow with natural ochre hues
Texture: Fine to medium mixed grains
Grain Size: 0.004"–0.16" (0.1–4 mm)
Effect on Water: Inert — will not affect pH or hardness

Use as a standalone substrate or blend with gravels for added complexity. Due to its fine size, rinsing is not recommended. Add water gently to avoid disturbance. Remove any floating particles with a net.

Safe for all fish, shrimp, snails, plants, amphibians, and terrarium animals.