Walmart gravel - is it any good?

[Narnian]

I was thinking of buying my gravel from Walmart....specifically the black one. Has anyone tried this and had any problems with color running or what-not? It's about 50 cents cheaper then Petco, and it doesn't seem quite as shiny (which is good as it's more natural). I just wanted to make sure it's ok. :)

[Betta Slave]

I've tried most of the wal mart gravel, including the black, and it's all fine. ;) I just got a tank set up with walmart gravel recently, actually. As long as you rinse it well before using it, it'll be fine ;)

[MollyJean]

The only problem I have with the black stuff is you really really have to wash it. It'll bleed and fog up your water if you don't give it a couple of good scrubbings. All the rest works fine, no bleeding.

[sjones]

oh I think Walmart gravel is made from the ground up souls of the fish keepers there, be wary..just kidding! :)

[TheJadeBetta]

I have never had a problem with it. I love the colorful stuff they have.

[Narnian]

LOL sjones!! Too funny.

Thanks everyone!

[puppyrjjkm]

I have the black in my 10 gallon, love it! :)

[mysquishy]

Originally Posted by MollyJean

The only problem I have with the black stuff is you really really have to wash it. It'll bleed and fog up your water if you don't give it a couple of good scrubbings. All the rest works fine, no bleeding.

Yeah, I had the same issue. It needs to be rinsed well.