{"product_id":"caribsea-cloud-burst-stone","title":"CaribSea Cloud Burst Stone","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, pale stone that brightens any layout.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Cloud Burst 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 light, cloud-like coloration brightens a scape and provides beautiful contrast against dark substrate and driftwood. 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e and more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquarium-decor-hardscape\"\u003ehardscape\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy This Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-natural stone with no paints, dyes, or plastic coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert and pH-neutral, safe for fish, shrimp, snails, and live plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight coloration brightens the layout and contrasts dark substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold by the pound for custom scapes or by the 25 lb box for bulk projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery piece is unique in shape, size, and pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Aquascape With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the stone in dechlorinated water before adding it to your tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a stable base, set larger pieces first, and wedge smaller ones for support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate caves, ridges, and focal points, using the rule of thirds for a natural look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for planted tanks, cichlid setups, shrimp tanks, and biotope aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eBuying Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer Pound:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-pick the exact pieces you need in-store, ideal for filling in or finishing a scape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 lb Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bulk assortment for a full aquascape or a larger tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribSea (Exotica)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater aquascaping stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePale, cloud-like mottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePer pound or 25 lb box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSafe for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater fish, shrimp, snails, plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNone, all-natural with no dyes or coatings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-mermaid-rose-stone\"\u003eMermaid Rose Stone\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exotica-fire-stone\"\u003eExotica Fire Stone\u003c\/a\u003e to mix textures and tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e to soften and green the hardscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquarium-ornaments-rocks\"\u003eaquascaping rock\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquarium-decor-hardscape\"\u003ehardscape\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for my fish and plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is part of CaribSea's Exotica freshwater rock line, made for freshwater aquascaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to seal or treat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Just rinse it in dechlorinated water before use. There are no coatings to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy per pound or the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy per pound to hand-pick pieces for a specific spot, or the 25 lb box for a full aquascape or larger build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Per Pound","offer_id":48297955295451,"sku":"00513-1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb Box","offer_id":48297955328219,"sku":"00513","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_e750c794-3673-4e53-a013-b03df36fbd3c.jpg?v=1771948226","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-cloud-burst-stone","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}