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Dragon Scale StoneSubstrates & Aquascaping

Aqua Forest Aquarium

Dragon Scale Stone

Dragon Scale Stone is a highly sought-after rare grayish stone with a jagged, scale-like surface from about 4 to 12 inches; minimum order 15 lbs assorted sizes mix. May raise pH and hardness slightly.

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Dragon StoneSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Dragon Stone

Natural Dragon Stone (Ohko Stone) aquascaping rock with a rugged dragon-scale texture in warm brown and red tones. Varied shapes and sizes build dynamic layouts while providing hiding spots and surface area for beneficial bacteria. Sold by weight; price shown for the largest size option.

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Dragon Stone (25lb Box) AquaticsSubstrates & Aquascaping

Lifegard Aquatics

Dragon Stone (25lb Box) Aquatics

Lifegard 25-pound Dragon Stone hardscape kit for freshwater planted aquariums, with approximately 9 stones in varied sizes. Inert natural stone with a dragon-scale texture in reds, greys, browns, and yellows; will not affect water chemistry.

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Dragon Stone (Ohko)Substrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Dragon Stone (Ohko)

Dragon Stone, also known as Ohko Stone, is one of the most iconic natural aquascaping rocks; its scale-like texture, natural details, and crevices give hardscapes an aged, ancient look, displaying earthy colors from reds and yellows to deep browns. Its clay-like composition is relatively brittle and lets aquatic plants and mosses self-attach to its craggy surface; also suitable as a dramatic accent in terrariums and paludariums. Inert and will not influence water parameters. 10LB and 16LB packs.

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Dragon Stone (Ohko) Accent StonesSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Dragon Stone (Ohko) Accent Stones

Dragon Stone (Ohko) Accent Stones add finer details and intricate textures to a hardscape; these smaller fragments feature the same iconic scale-like texture and earthy reds, yellows, and browns as full-sized stones in a size easier to manage for nanoscapes or detailed foreground work. Great stacking potential for miniature cliffs or filling gaps between larger boulders; clay-like composition lets aquatic plants self-attach. Also suitable for terrariums and paludariums. Inert and will not influence water parameters. Pieces 1-3 inches; approximately 2.2 lbs per bag.

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Dragon Stone Aquascaping RockSubstrates & Aquascaping

Aqua Natural

Dragon Stone Aquascaping Rock

Aqua Natural Dragon Stone Aquascaping Rock is a premium natural hardscape material with distinctive color and texture, ideal for freshwater planted tanks; it is available in 11 lb or 25 lb bags, with stone size and count varying by bag.

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Dragon Stone ArchesSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Dragon Stone Arches

CaribSea pre-formed natural Dragon Stone arches for freshwater aquascaping, creating caves, overhangs, and hiding spots without drilling or adhesives. Available in 18-inch single arch, 12-inch 4-pack, and 8-inch 4-pack options.

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Dragon Stone Peaks (25lbs)Substrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Dragon Stone Peaks (25lbs)

CaribSea Dragon Stone Peaks 25 lb box of natural Ohko (dragon) stone aquarium rock, with greenish-brown coloration and a scale-like dragon texture. The stones are lightweight with numerous holes and crevices for hiding spots; they do not affect pH and work for freshwater aquascapes.

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Dragon WoodSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Dragon Wood

Dragon Wood is a rugged, ancient-looking aquarium driftwood named for its resemblance to Dragon Stone; it trades smooth lines for a chaotic, honeycomb-like structure packed with natural craters, deep crevices, and miniature tunnels. Use it for high-impact forest layouts or weathered riverbanks; the tunnels provide hiding spots for shy species like plecos and shrimp, and the wood naturally lowers water pH and hardness. Available as single, 3-pack, and 5-pack in sizes XS through XL.

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Dragon Wood Showpiece (DW03)Substrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Dragon Wood Showpiece (DW03)

The Dragon Wood Showpiece (DW03) is a one-of-a-kind WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) premium aquarium driftwood showpiece, hand-selected for its unique shape and photographed so the exact piece shown is the one you receive. Dragon Wood stands out for its dark brown tones and rugged texture with deep, natural crevices, offering a dramatic old-growth aesthetic reminiscent of decaying timber along forest riverbeds. Great surface for anchoring aquatic mosses, Anubias, or Ferns; perfect for woodland-themed hardscapes in aquariums, terrariums, paludariums, or reptile enclosures. Approximately 35 x 13 x 7 inches.

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Drift Wood (8-15 Inches) AquaticsSubstrates & Aquascaping

Lifegard Aquatics

Drift Wood (8-15 Inches) Aquatics

Lifegard Aquatics natural driftwood pieces vary from 8 to 15 inches and add texture, height, and depth to freshwater aquascapes or reptile terrariums. They are a natural source of tannins and a great base for tying or gluing moss and other epiphytes; each piece is unique.

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Driftwood Stump (Extra Extra Small)Substrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Driftwood Stump (Extra Extra Small)

The Driftwood Stump (Extra Extra Small) is a Malaysian driftwood stump for nano-tanks and detailed foreground scaping; its dense, blocky silhouette mimics the base of an ancient submerged tree, offering stability and a thick organic feel without much vertical space. The compact stump shape is an ideal hardscape anchor with a heavy, low-profile look; the rugged, dark surface is premium substrate for attaching Moss, Anubias Nana Petite, or Bucephalandra, creating a lush green island, and a dense surface for beneficial bacteria and biofilm. Dimensions 2 to 5 inches. 1, 3, and 5 packs.

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Driftwood Stump (Extra Small)Substrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Driftwood Stump (Extra Small)

The Driftwood Stump (Extra Small) is a Malaysian driftwood stump for nano-tanks and detailed foreground scaping; its dense, blocky silhouette mimics the base of an ancient submerged tree, offering stability and a thick organic feel without much vertical space. The compact stump shape is an ideal hardscape anchor with a heavy, low-profile look; the rugged, dark surface is premium substrate for attaching Moss, Anubias Nana Petite, or Bucephalandra, creating a lush green island, and a dense surface for beneficial bacteria and biofilm. Dimensions 3 to 6 inches. 1, 3, and 5 packs.

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Driftwood Tree BranchesSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Driftwood Tree Branches

Driftwood Tree Branches are twisted, weathered wood clusters for building an underwater forest or full-on canopy scene in an aquascape; wrap the tips in moss or tiny epiphytes to create miniature aquatic trees, adding depth, scale, and a tiny forest vibe. The clusters are perfect scaffolding for Christmas, Java, or Flame moss, and the dense network of tiny branches provides a jungle gym for shrimp, fry, and small nano-fish. Sizes Small 4-6 inches, Medium 7-12 inches, and Large 12-18 inches.

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Eco-Complete African Cichlid Gravel SubstrateSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Eco-Complete African Cichlid Gravel Substrate

A bag of aragonite-based gravel substrate from CaribSea formulated for African cichlid aquariums. It buffers the water to maintain the high pH cichlids require, adds calcium, magnesium, and carbonates, and comes packed in a water-conditioning solution with live nitrifying bacteria for faster cycling; no rinsing needed. The dark grains, 5 to 10mm in size, help bring out rich fish coloration.

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Eco-Complete African Cichlid Sand 20lbsSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Eco-Complete African Cichlid Sand 20lbs

CaribSea Eco-Complete 20 lb sand substrate for African cichlid aquariums; aragonite-based to maintain high pH without chemicals. Contains live bacteria for faster cycling; grain size 0.5-1.5mm; no rinsing required.

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Eco-Complete African Cichlid White Sand 20lbsSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Eco-Complete African Cichlid White Sand 20lbs

CaribSea Eco-Complete African Cichlid White Sand is an aragonite-based 20 lb substrate that maintains the high pH African cichlids require without chemicals, buffering automatically for the life of the aquarium. It adds calcium, magnesium, and carbonate, and contains live water-purifying bacteria for faster, safer cycling with no rinsing required. Typical grain size 0.5 to 1.5 mm.

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Substrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Eco-Complete Cichlid

CaribSea Eco-Complete Cichlid is an aragonite-based substrate that maintains the high pH African cichlids need, buffering automatically for the life of the aquarium while adding calcium, magnesium, and carbonate. Packed in a water-conditioning solution with live water-purifying bacteria, it cycles new cichlid tanks faster and requires no rinsing.

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CaribSea

Eco-Planted

CaribSea Eco-Planted is a mineral-rich planted-aquarium substrate made from basaltic volcanic soil containing iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, and over 25 other trace elements to nourish aquatic plants. Its porous spherical grains host live heterotrophic bacteria that convert fish waste into plant food, speeding up cycling of new tanks.

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Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate Black 20lbsSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate Black 20lbs

CaribSea Eco-Planted (formerly Eco-Complete) black planted aquarium substrate in a 20 lb bag, made from all-natural basaltic volcanic soil rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulfur and over 25 other plant-nourishing elements. No artificial dyes or coatings; porous spherical grains support diffusion and the packed-in live heterotrophic bacteria convert fish waste into plant food, speeding up the nitrogen cycle. Requires no rinsing and needs no laterite.

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Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate Red 20lbsSubstrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Eco-Planted Aquarium Substrate Red 20lbs

CaribSea Eco-Planted 20 lb red shale gravel substrate for freshwater planted aquariums; contains no artificial dyes and requires no rinsing. Live Heterotrophic bacteria convert fish waste into plant nutrients; grain size 3.0-6.0mm.

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Elephant Skin StoneSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Elephant Skin Stone

Elephant Skin Stone features a unique leathery, wrinkly gray surface from years of weathering and water erosion; a good pick for adding contrast and subtle texture to an aquascape without extremely sharp edges, making it safe for fragile critters such as long-finned fish. Some pieces feature natural dimples and craters for shrimp to explore or for anchoring small plants; also suitable for terrariums and paludariums. Natural product that may slightly alter water parameters. Pieces range 8-18 inches. 5LB through 30LB packs.

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E-Marco-400 Aquascaping Mortar Complete Kit - NaturalSubstrates & Aquascaping

MarcoRocks

E-Marco-400 Aquascaping Mortar Complete Kit - Natural

The MarcoRocks E-Marco-400 Aquascaping Mortar Complete Kit (Natural) is a reef-safe mortar for bonding rocks into intricate aquascapes with overhangs and arches. This 5 lb kit includes mortar powder, liquid polymer concentrate, mixing spatula, and a mixing bucket, and cures into a permanent, long-lasting bond in 24 hours.

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Exotica Elephant Skin Rock (25lb Box)Substrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Exotica Elephant Skin Rock (25lb Box)

CaribSea's Exotica Elephant Skin Rock is a natural freshwater aquascaping stone sold in a 25-pound box, free of paint, dye, or plastic coatings. Each piece is unique, with rounded edges safe for long-finned fish and natural cracks and crevices that shelter shrimp and anchor epiphytic plant roots.

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Exotica Fire Stone (25lb Box)Substrates & Aquascaping

CaribSea

Exotica Fire Stone (25lb Box)

CaribSea Exotica 25 lb box of natural Fire Stone rock for freshwater aquascapes; naturally porous with a unique textured surface, ideal for attaching epiphytes and mosses. Pieces range approximately 3-10 inches in length.

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Extendable Algae Scraper (26 inch)Substrates & Aquascaping

Fluval

Extendable Algae Scraper (26 inch)

Fluval's extendable algae scraper reaches up to 26 inches, letting you clean deep aquariums without getting your hands wet. Its carbonized stainless steel blade removes stubborn algae from glass in hard-to-reach areas, for freshwater or saltwater tanks.

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Extra Fine Controsoil Substrate - BlackSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Extra Fine Controsoil Substrate - Black

UNS Controsoil extra-fine black aquarium soil made from natural soil and volcanic ash for planted tanks. Provides balanced nutrients with low ammonia release and buffers pH to around 6.8; no rinsing required.

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Extra Fine Controsoil Substrate - BrownSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Extra Fine Controsoil Substrate - Brown

Ultum Nature Systems Controsoil is a natural soil and volcanic ash substrate from Japan designed for planted aquariums, providing balanced nutrients with low ammonia release and no rinsing required. It buffers water to a slightly acidic pH around 6.8 with lower hardness; the extra fine granules suit nano tanks and small-rooted plants.

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Extreme Holey RockSubstrates & Aquascaping

Ultum Nature Systems

Extreme Holey Rock

Extreme Holey Rock takes the naturally porous look of Holey Rock to the next level with an especially high number of holes and cavities throughout each piece; the heavily pitted surface creates a bold, rugged appearance for intricate rock formations and dramatic visual texture. Openings create natural-looking gaps, crevices, and sheltered areas. Natural limestone that may increase aquarium pH and water hardness; each piece varies in size, shape, color, and hole pattern. 10LB pack.

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