{"product_id":"exotica-fire-stone","title":"CaribSea Exotica Fire 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\u003eFiery, porous stone built for planted scapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Exotica Fire 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 warm red and earthy tones and random pitting give it real character, and its porous, textured surface is ideal for attaching mosses and epiphytes. 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\u003ePorous, textured surface is perfect for attaching moss and epiphytes, and its serrated edges stack securely\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;\"\u003eWarm red, porous and textured\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-black-abyss-stone\"\u003eBlack Abyss Stone\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-cloud-burst-stone\"\u003eCloud Burst 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":48306715132123,"sku":"00345-1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb Box","offer_id":48306715164891,"sku":"00345","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_cace8da4-59eb-4b42-a10b-602f1f1892be.png?v=1772207336","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exotica-fire-stone","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}