{"product_id":"exo-terra-turtle-gravel-8-10mm-4-5kg-bag","title":"Exo Terra Turtle Gravel 8-10mm (4.5kg bag)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth river pebbles that won't scratch a turtle's plastron.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exo Terra Turtle Gravel 8-10mm is a 4.5 kg bag of natural river pebbles, rounded over time in fast-moving water, sized for aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles with a shell up to around 10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally rounded, 8-10 mm pebbles\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth surfaces reduce the risk of scrapes for turtles foraging or resting on the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized to help prevent accidental ingestion\u003c\/strong\u003e in turtles up to roughly 10 cm shell diameter — larger turtles should move up to a coarser pebble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural colour variation\u003c\/strong\u003e — each bag carries a realistic mix of river-stone tones rather than one flat colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e — soak, disinfect and rinse rather than replace at every clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.5 kg bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — suits a single small to medium aquatic setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePebble size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural river pebble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, mixed river-stone tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP197\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a coverage guide (the depth this pack achieves over a given tank footprint), so we're not going to estimate one. If you need an exact quantity for a specific tank, weigh out a test layer before committing to multiple bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8-10 mm pebble suits turtles with a shell up to about 10 cm. For bigger turtles, we also stock \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-gravel-10-20mm-4-5kg-bag\"\u003eExo Terra Turtle Gravel 10-20mm\u003c\/a\u003e, a coarser pebble sized to further reduce ingestion risk in larger animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for — and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles, and to paludariums and aqua-terrariums housing frogs, newts, salamanders and other semi-aquatic species. Not intended as the sole substrate for turtles with a shell over roughly 10 cm — step up to the 10-20mm size instead. Exo Terra doesn't state an effect on pH or water hardness for this product, so we're not claiming it's inert — test your own water after adding it if that matters for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReusable rather than disposable. To clean: soak and disinfect in a bucket of water for 15 minutes, then rinse until the water runs clear and no visible particles remain, before returning it to the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-habitat-cleaning-kit\"\u003eExo Terra Turtle Habitat Cleaning Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, for lifting waste out of the gravel bed between full cleans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-rock-cliff-with-filter\"\u003eTurtle Cliff basking platform\u003c\/a\u003e, so the gravel bed stays the swimming zone rather than doubling as a basking area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane \/ North Lakes warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this gravel affect my water's pH or hardness?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a figure either way for this product, so we won't claim it's inert. Test your water after adding it if pH stability matters for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I reuse this gravel instead of buying a new bag?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — soak and disinfect it in a bucket of water for 15 minutes, then rinse until the water runs clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this gravel safe if my turtle swallows a piece?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-10 mm size is sized to help prevent accidental ingestion in turtles up to about 10 cm shell diameter. For larger turtles, choose the coarser 10-20mm size instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much do I need for my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExo Terra doesn't publish a coverage guide for this pack, so we can't give an exact figure. A 4.5 kg bag suits a small to medium single setup — weigh out a test layer if you need precision for a specific tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ExoTerra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293257220387,"sku":"RP197","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/exo-terra-turtle-gravel-8-10-43875362013475.webp?v=1790236672","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/exo-terra-turtle-gravel-8-10mm-4-5kg-bag","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}