rocks

The Ohko Stone, or otherwise known as Dragon Stone, was originally found in Japan close to lakes, ponds, or at the seashore. The water erosion from the tides create these holes/ripples within the Ohko stone and then were hardened from the sun.

The Ohko stone (Dragon Stone) is a rock that resembles dragon scales. It typically has a greenish brown coloring and is very light weight compared to other hardscape stones.

Aquascapers say the Ohko stone is basically composed of hardened clay, which has been known to be very fragile. Even with this downside, the cratered surface of the Ohko stone results in many mini-caves and nooks for anchoring moss and plants alike.

Seiryu rock is very common in aquascaping. A dramatic look with aggressive edges of this rock gives a massive mountain look in our aquarium. One of the common styles themed in Japanese aquarium styling is the Iwagumi layout, where we have lots of carpet plants and stones. Seiryu stone is a limestone-based stone, and it will alter the water parameters of your tank, like KH, PH, GH, Nitrate, and nitrite.

This magnificent stone has a beautiful texture, produced by water and wind. It's one of our favorites. The aged look gives a lot of options for aquascape layouts, each stone has a very unique color and texture. Their natural-looking surfaces make them a great pick for larger rock compositions.

We recommend paring Elephant Skin Stone with plants such as Christmas Moss and Bucephalandra or Anubias species.

Tip: Important that you wash the stones in aquarium water or RO, RODI water

Note: Photos are representative of the types of rocks that we have available. You will receive a selection of rocks with characteristics similar to those shown in pictures but they will be different.

Kei Stone has a mixture of warm ocher and red colors. It is a layout material with a distinctive texture which reminds us of a cliff by a stream.
It looks slightly white when it is dry．When the surface of Kei Stone is wet, its color becomes warmer and richer.
There are varieties of sizes from Small to Large（4‐30cm）.
You can create natural stone arrangements by mixing different sizes of Kei Stone.

Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' root.

Cryptocoryne beckettii 'Petchii' is a small variety of Cryptocoryne beckettii from Sri Lanka, which has beautiful, slightly fluted leaf margins, 10-15 cm long. Leaves become dark olive-brown with the violet underside. Like many other Cryptocorynes, the leaf color and shape depends largely on environmental conditions in the aquarium.

Anubias barteri var. nana on lava stone.

Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, attractive plant which thrives in all conditions. It originates from Cameroon and will reach 5-10 cm height. The rhizome will be 10-15 cm or more. It grows slowly, and the leaves survive for several years, giving slow-growing algae the chance to become established. The best result is achieved by planting on a stone or tree root. If planted on the bottom the rhizome must not be covered because it tends to rot. 

It flowers frequently under water and will thrive in shady places, where other plants will not. It is not eaten by herbivorous fish. 

What is AquaDecor?

AquaDecor – plants grown on lavastone. AquaDecor products are a range of plants taking root on lavastone. Plants that grow directly on stone will be far more hardy than plants growing in pots. The AquaDecor products gives you a variety of applications. You can create an aquarium that looks mature from the very start. For aquariums with fishes that are hard on plants both Microsorum and Anubias (hardy plants) are recommendable.

One of the characteristics of Manten stone, a standard stone for iwagumi layout, is their angulated forms as they are mountain stones. Many of them have warm colors, but each one has slightly different color. A point of choosing a good Manten stone for your layout is to choose by their rugged texture of the surface and color.

Tip: Important that you wash the stones in aquarium water or RO, RODI water

Note: Photos are representative of the types of rocks that we have available. You will receive a selection of rocks with characteristics similar to those shown in pictures but they will be different.

Bucephalandra

In nature, Bucephalandra usually grows on rocks or wood in rivers and streams - much like Anubias, which they resemble regarding use and care in the aquarium. Bucephalandra 'Wavy Green' is an easy, slow-growing plant that prefers lower light levels. A nice, dense appearance is ensured by the willingness to branch, even without trimming.

The green leaves are 2 cm wide and 5 cm long with wavy edges. Tiny white spots will appear on immerse leaves. The creeping stem, rhizome, must not be covered when planting. This will cause the plant to rot and die.

What is AquaDecor?

AquaDecor – plants grown on lavastone. AquaDecor products are a range of plants taking root on lavastone. Plants that grow directly on stone will be far more hardy than plants growing in pots. The AquaDecor products gives you a variety of applications. You can create an aquarium that looks mature from the very start. For aquariums with fishes that are hard on plants both Microsorum and Anubias (hardy plants) are recommendable.

ADA San Sui Stone is volcanic stone like Koke Stone, yet this layered stone looks more natural and brings an image of landscapes in San Sui paintings. With this unique appearance, the stones can add a totally new and different impression to your Iwagumi style layout. San Sui Stone’s moderately rough texture prevents the stones from collapsing inside aquariums and can be used for a variety of layout styles.

All San Sui Stone is priced at $8.99 per pound.