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Rhino StoneSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Rhino Stone

Rhino Stone is a rugged, gray-colored rock blended with cream and brown hues. The neutral color palette of this stone complements flora of all colors well. Its versatile texture and organic shape make it an ideal pick for tanks for building dramatic rock formations to designing a balanced, natural-looking hardscape. Rhino Stone is also suitable for non-aquarium use and will work beautifully as an accent in terrariums, paludariums, or similar planted enclosures. Available in 5, 10, 20, and 30 pound packs.

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River Rock/Coral Bliss Aquarium BackgroundsSubstrates & Aquascaping

SeaView

River Rock/Coral Bliss Aquarium Backgrounds

The SeaView River Rock/Coral Bliss Aquarium Background is a double-sided background offering two images to choose from; it adds visual depth, conceals cords and filters, and installs easily for a cleaner, more immersive aquarium look.

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River Rock/Coral Bliss Background (24" x 48")Substrates & Aquascaping

SeaView

River Rock/Coral Bliss Background (24" x 48")

This SeaView double-sided aquarium background offers two reversible high-definition designs, River Rock and Coral Bliss, to add depth to an aquarium while concealing cords and equipment; measuring 24 by 48 inches, it installs easily on the outside of the tank glass, ideally with the SeaView background mounting and illumination solution.

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River Rock/Sea of Green Aquarium BackgroundsSubstrates & Aquascaping

SeaView

River Rock/Sea of Green Aquarium Backgrounds

SeaView River Rock/Sea of Green Aquarium Background is a double-sided backdrop that attaches to the outside rear glass of a freshwater or saltwater tank. One side shows a river rock scene and the other a lush green planted look, adding depth while concealing cords and equipment.

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River Rock/Sea of Green Background (12" x 36")Substrates & Aquascaping

SeaView

River Rock/Sea of Green Background (12" x 36")

A double-sided aquarium background from SeaView measuring 12 by 36 inches, printed with a River Rock design on one side and a Sea of Green design on the other. It adds visual depth to the tank while concealing cords and filters behind the glass for a cleaner, more immersive look.

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Samurai Soil Shrimp & Plant SubstrateSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Samurai Soil Shrimp & Plant Substrate

The Ideal Substrate for Shrimp and Planted Aquariums Will not disintegrate or compact Promotes neutral to acidic pH Will not increase hardness Clean & ready to use This unique, uniformly graded material fits the pH and mineral requirements of the most sensitive freshwater fauna and flora without the muddy texture and crumbling often seen with other brands. It's size and texture make it an ideal substrate for freshwater shrimp and live plants.

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Sand StoneSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Sand Stone

Sand Stone is an intricate natural stone characterized by its distinct layers and prominent striations, which are created by natural erosion from flowing water. The yellowish-cream coloration provides a warm, bright canvas that helps aquatic plants and livestock stand out in an aquascape. Because of its heavily layered texture, this natural rock is a perfect pick for creating mature, canyon-style aquascaping layouts with a highly geological feel. Also suitable for terrariums, paludariums, or similar planted enclosures. Stones vary in shape, size, and density. Sold in 5LB, 10LB, 20LB, and 30LB options.

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Seachem Flourish GlueSubstrates & Aquascaping

Seachem

Seachem Flourish Glue

Seachem Flourish Glue is a cyanoacrylate gel for bonding aquarium plants and moss to rocks, driftwood, and gravel in seconds. It can be used underwater in freshwater and saltwater aquariums and comes in an aluminum tube for extended stability.

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Seiryu Smoky Mountain StoneSubstrates & Aquascaping

Lifegard Aquatics

Seiryu Smoky Mountain Stone

The Seiryu Smoky Mountain Stone 25 lb Hardscape Kit is a set of nine 100% natural darker-gray aquascaping stones (1 large, 2 medium, 6 small) with distinctive white veining, marketed as inert for freshwater planted aquariums to create a visual focal point that brings out fish colors.

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Seiryu StoneSubstrates & Aquascaping

Aqua Forest Aquarium

Seiryu Stone

Seiryu Stone is a grey stone with sharp edges and crevices, the most popular stone for Iwagumi layouts; works with stem plants and ground cover plants (Glossostigma, Hemianthus Callitrichoides, Eleocharis). Minimum order 5 lbs; approx. size 3-12 inches; may raise pH and hardness slightly.

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Sensei StoneSubstrates & Aquascaping

Aqua Forest Aquarium

Sensei Stone

Sensei Stone is a unique variation of natural Magura sandstone with a three-dimensional form and striking reddish hue, related to Blue Fin stone. Mostly inert with minimal impact on water chemistry; promotes plant growth on its surfaces and provides habitats for invertebrates. Available in Regular, Medium, Large, and X-Large mixes.

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Shapes LifeRock Dry Live RockSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Shapes LifeRock Dry Live Rock

CaribSea LifeRock Shapes is a 20 lb box of dry aragonite-based live rock shaped into arches, rings, tunnels, and caves for reef aquascaping. It is infused with spored bacteria for biological filtration and requires no curing, giving a mature coralline-algae look without harvesting wild rock.

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Shelf LifeRock Dry Live RockSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Shelf LifeRock Dry Live Rock

LifeRock Shelf is the perfect way to create a stable base for your rock structures. You can stack pieces up to design caves, or even build up backwalls with its unique flat side, and the flatter surface is perfect for mounting many encrusting corals.

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Shell Vein RockSubstrates & Aquascaping

Aqua Forest Aquarium

Shell Vein Rock

Shell Vein Rock is a light-colored stone with unique natural crevices and texture resembling turtle shells, used to recreate natural mountain sceneries in miniature inside the aquarium. Ideal for Nature-style planted or freshwater aquariums; may slightly raise water hardness and pH; approx. stone size 2-10 inches (minimum order 5 lbs).

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SL-Aqua SoilSubstrates & Aquascaping

SL Aqua

SL-Aqua Soil

SL-Aqua Nature Soil from Japan is made from the highest quality 100% natural raw materials, sintered into a porous and granular structure that helps maintain a stable, healthy, and clear water for a long period of time. It provides essential minerals and trace elements, which promote the health and growth of shrimp, and contains organic acids and multi-nutrient fertilizers, which can bring the pH and KH level down when using RO water. Particularly suited to soft water bee shrimp species such as Crystal Red/Black, Taiwan Bees, Shadow Shrimp, etc. Available in Large (3.0-5.0mm), Medium Normal (1.5-3.5mm), and Small Powder (1.0-2.0mm) granules.

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Slate StructuresSubstrates & Aquascaping

CeramicNature

Slate Structures

CeramicNature Slate Structures are handcrafted, aquarium-safe ceramic slate-like decorations made in Holland. They provide naturalistic shelters and hiding spots for fish and shrimp without affecting water chemistry, adding lifelike structure to an aquascape.

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Slateways/Aqua Wild Aquarium BackgroundsSubstrates & Aquascaping

SeaView

Slateways/Aqua Wild Aquarium Backgrounds

SeaView Slateways/Aqua Wild aquarium backgrounds are high-definition, double-sided photographic backdrops that add depth and scenery to an aquarium while hiding cords and equipment behind the tank. The reversible design offers two images to choose from, applies easily to the back glass, and is available in multiple sizes including an 18 by 36 inch precut.

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Slateways/Aqua Wild Background (18" x 36")Substrates & Aquascaping

SeaView

Slateways/Aqua Wild Background (18" x 36")

This SeaView double-sided aquarium background offers two reversible high-definition designs, Slateways and Aqua Wild, to add depth to an aquarium while concealing cords and filters; measuring 18 by 36 inches and suitable for freshwater or saltwater tanks, it installs easily on the outside of the tank glass, ideally with the SeaView background mounting and illumination solution.

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Smooth Lava Rock (15lbs)Substrates & Aquascaping

Aqua Natural

Smooth Lava Rock (15lbs)

Smooth Lava Rock - 15 Pounds Take any freshwater aquarium to the next level with Aqua Natural's lineup of premium hardscape materials. Each stone, selected for its distinctive color and texture, will add natural beauty and depth to your aquarium.

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South Seas Arches Dry Live RockSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

South Seas Arches Dry Live Rock

Ditch the Old Rock Pile and Take Your Scape to the Next Level 100% pest free Pre-made arches make aquascaping easy Eco-Friendly - rock is not taken from the ocean Aquascaping Made Easy New South Seas Arches bring open and multi-dimensional aquascaping to your saltwater aquarium. Each box contains 4 of the 12” arches, so the only limit is your imagination.

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South Seas Coral Tree - Dry Live Rock Aquascape KitSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

South Seas Coral Tree - Dry Live Rock Aquascape Kit

CaribSea’s South Sea’s Coral Tree kit provides the materials you need to create incredible aquascapes faster and easier than you would have thought possible. Wow your friends and family with rockscapes that turn natural reef rock into gravity-defying, awe-inspiring structures.

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South Seas Shapes Dry Live RockSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

South Seas Shapes Dry Live Rock

Ditch the Old Rock Pile and Take Your Scape to the Next Level 100% pest free Unique shapes make aquascaping easy Eco-Friendly - rock is not taken from the ocean Aquascaping Made Easy New South Seas Shapes bring open and multi-dimensional aquascaping to your saltwater aquarium. Each box contains 2 of the 12” arches, 1 cave, and 1 donut, so the only limit is your imagination.

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Spider Wood / Cuckoo Root (12-23 Inches) AquaticsSubstrates & Aquascaping

Lifegard Aquatics

Spider Wood / Cuckoo Root (12-23 Inches) Aquatics

Bring Texture and Color to your Aquascape All-natural, highest-grade spiderwood Perfect for freshwater aquariums or reptile terrariums Natural source of tannins Great base for mosses or to create underwater "trees" Adds height and depth to your aquascape Every piece is unique and varies from 12 to 23 inches in length Natural spider wood pieces from Lifegard Aquatics are the perfect addition to any freshwater aquarium or reptile terrarium. Use them as a base to tie or glue down moss and other epiphytes, or simply incorporate them into your aquascape for additional texture and interest.

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Spider Wood / Cuckoo Root (6-12 Inches) AquaticsSubstrates & Aquascaping

Lifegard Aquatics

Spider Wood / Cuckoo Root (6-12 Inches) Aquatics

Natural spider wood, also sold as cuckoo root, is a branching driftwood for aquascaping freshwater aquariums, in pieces 6 to 12 inches long. Its intricate root-like branches create hiding spots for fish and shrimp and a natural hardscape for attaching mosses and epiphytic plants.

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Spider Wood on SlateSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Spider Wood on Slate

Ultum Nature Systems Spider Wood on Slate is natural spiderwood driftwood pre-attached to a slate base so it sinks immediately and stays positioned without pre-soaking or added weights. Its intricate branching adds complexity to freshwater aquascapes, gives fish hiding spots, and has minimal effect on pH without discoloring the water.

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Spiderwood on SlateSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Spiderwood on Slate

Spiderwood is a beloved choice among aquascaping enthusiasts for its intricate, multi-branching shape and natural beauty. This piece comes pre-mounted to a flat slate base, so there is no need for balancing rocks or suction cups; bury the slate and the substrate locks it solid so your wood stays exactly where you want it. The integrated slate base acts as a built-in anchor for notoriously buoyant spiderwood, and the twisting limbs offer the perfect framework for attaching Moss, Anubias, or Bucephalandra. Available in Small, Medium, and Large sizes as singles or multi-packs.

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Star WoodSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Star Wood

Star Wood brings a bold, architectural feel to your aquascape with its long, straight branches and naturally pointed tips. It has the smooth texture of Manzanita Wood but with sharper edges for a bolder, more directional look, perfect for structured layouts, dramatic slopes, or branching designs.

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