{"product_id":"caribsea-mountain-stone-freshwater-rock","title":"CaribSea Mountain 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\u003eDramatic gray-and-black stone for a striking freshwater scape.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Mountain Stone is a natural freshwater aquascaping rock with beautiful gray and black coloring accented by white veins, part of CaribSea's Exotica rock line. It is all-natural and inert, with no dyes or coatings, so it is completely safe for fish, shrimp, and live plants. Its bold strata make it a natural for mountain-range and ridge aquascapes. 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 Mountain Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural gray and black coloring with dramatic white veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-natural and inert, with no paints, dyes, or coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for freshwater fish, shrimp, snails, and live plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold strata create instant depth and ridgelines\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 and stack larger pieces first, wedging smaller ones for support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate ridges, caves, and focal points using the rule of thirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for planted tanks, cichlid setups, shrimp tanks, and biotope scapes\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\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePer Pound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHand-pick pieces to fill in a scape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e25 lb Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA full aquascape or larger tank\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;\"\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;\"\u003eGray and black with white veins\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%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNone, all-natural and inert\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%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater aquascaping\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\/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, all-natural stone with no coatings, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer pound or the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy per pound to hand-pick pieces, or the 25 lb box for a full aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Per Pound","offer_id":48354570338523,"sku":"00328-1","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb Box","offer_id":48354570371291,"sku":"00328","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/exotica_mountain_stone_1140x760_902b19c4-1472-42c3-b33e-89396c2844e7.jpg?v=1768396206","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-mountain-stone-freshwater-rock","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}