- Sku: 00514-1
- Vendor: CaribSea
CaribSea Black Abyss Stone
Deep black stone for high-contrast aquascapes. CaribSea Black Abyss Stone is part of CaribSea's Exotica freshwater rock line, a collection of dramatically styled, all-natural stones chosen from around the world for planted tanks, cichlid setups, and biotope aquascapes. Its deep, dramatic black coloration creates moody, high-contrast layouts that make greens and bright fish stand out. It is inert and pH-neutral, with no paints, dyes, or coatings, so it is completely safe for fish, shrimp, snails, and live plants. Sold by the pound to hand-pick your scape, or by the 25 lb box for larger projects. Round it out with live plants and more hardscape.
Why This Stone
- All-natural stone with no paints, dyes, or plastic coatings
- Inert and pH-neutral, safe for fish, shrimp, snails, and live plants
- Bold black tone for high-contrast, dramatic layouts
- Sold by the pound for custom scapes or by the 25 lb box for bulk projects
- Every piece is unique in shape, size, and pattern
How to Aquascape With It
- Rinse the stone in dechlorinated water before adding it to your tank
- Build a stable base, set larger pieces first, and wedge smaller ones for support
- Create caves, ridges, and focal points, using the rule of thirds for a natural look
- Great for planted tanks, cichlid setups, shrimp tanks, and biotope aquascapes
Buying Options
- Per Pound: hand-pick the exact pieces you need in-store, ideal for filling in or finishing a scape
- 25 lb Box: a bulk assortment for a full aquascape or a larger tank
Specifications
| Brand | CaribSea (Exotica) |
| Type | Freshwater aquascaping stone |
| Character | Deep, dramatic black |
| Sold as | Per pound or 25 lb box |
| Safe for | Freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, plants |
| Treatment | None, all-natural with no dyes or coatings |
Pair It With
- Blue Mountain Stone and Exotica Fire Stone to mix textures and tones
- Live aquarium plants to soften and green the hardscape
- Browse all aquascaping rock and hardscape
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe for my fish and plants?
Yes. It is an inert, pH-neutral, all-natural stone with no dyes or coatings, so it is safe for freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, and live plants.
Freshwater or saltwater?
It is part of CaribSea's Exotica freshwater rock line, made for freshwater aquascaping.
Do I need to seal or treat it?
No. Just rinse it in dechlorinated water before use. There are no coatings to remove.
Should I buy per pound or the box?
Buy per pound to hand-pick pieces for a specific spot, or the 25 lb box for a full aquascape or larger build.
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CaribSea Black Abyss Stone
