If you want the fish that you buy to place in a 10 gallon aquarium to survive, then the first thing you need to do is actually create the right kind of environment for them first.

There are quite a few readily available sands that are commonly used for aquariums. Aquarium sand is the substrate you want if you keep soft bellied fish like sharks and sting rays - look for soft, fine sands.

Starphire glass is a low iron glass that provides a clearer view of colors than regular aquariums. It is available on all of our glass products at an additional cost.