{"title":"Hardscape","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe foundation of every great aquascape starts with hardscape. Our collection of premium rocks and driftwood is hand selected for character, texture, and compatibility with freshwater environments giving you the raw materials to build something truly striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the jagged peaks of Seiryu Stone to the warm, tannin-rich tones of Mopani Wood, each piece is unique. Layer, stack, and arrange to create depth, structure, and natural focal points that anchor your entire layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll hardscape is rinsed and inspected before shipping. Driftwood may require soaking prior to use.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"seiryu-stone","title":"Seiryu Stone","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSeiryu Stone brings a distinct blue-gray coloration with sharp, angular edges and natural white calcite veining running through its surface. The rock's jagged geometry lends itself naturally to mountain and cliff-style layouts, giving aquascapers a tool for building dramatic vertical compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe rough, textured surface gives mosses, ferns, and Bucephalandra plenty of grip for attachment, so detailed hardscapes can be built up over time. It's a mainstay of Iwagumi and Nature Aquarium layouts, though its calcite content means it can gradually raise pH, so soft-water setups should keep an eye on parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (approx. 0.5kg)","offer_id":49679366750431,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (approx. 1kg)","offer_id":49679366783199,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (approx. 2kg)","offer_id":49679366815967,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/seiryu-stone-a.png?v=1781728950"},{"product_id":"dragon-stone-ohko-stone","title":"Dragon Stone (Ohko Stone)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDragon Stone, sold under the name Ohko Stone, is recognizable by its deeply pitted, hollow surface and earthy brown-green coloring. The pockmarked texture gives each piece an aged, almost otherworldly look, well suited to cave formations and crumbling-cliff style scapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause of its porous, hollow structure, Dragon Stone is lighter than its size suggests, and the extra surface area gives beneficial bacteria plenty of room to colonize. It works equally well in fantasy-themed tanks and more naturalistic layouts, and being chemically inert, it won't alter your water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (approx. 0.5kg)","offer_id":49679373566175,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (approx. 1kg)","offer_id":49679373598943,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (approx. 2kg)","offer_id":49679373631711,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/image_ca6bf647-3e86-43d7-8a52-4c24a89d264d.png?v=1780081524"},{"product_id":"lava-rock","title":"Lava Rock","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLava Rock is a highly porous, lightweight aquascaping rock that's as functional as it is beautiful. Its deep red-black coloring and rough, textured surface add a raw, volcanic feel to any aquascape, while its porous structure provides an exceptional surface for beneficial bacteria colonization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLava Rock is especially popular for hardscape structures where weight is a concern, and pairs beautifully with mosses, Anubias, and Java Fern tied or wedged into its crevices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (approx. 0.5kg)","offer_id":49679380512991,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (approx. 1kg)","offer_id":49679380545759,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (approx. 2kg)","offer_id":49679380578527,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/image_89a21c57-89db-41ef-8eb7-88713511e389.png?v=1780081853"},{"product_id":"spiderwood-azalea-root","title":"Spiderwood (Azalea Root)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSpiderwood, also sold as Azalea Root, is known for its fine, web-like branching — tendrils extend outward in every direction, mimicking the look of submerged tree roots or a tangled forest floor. Each piece has its own shape, so the wood you receive will differ from any reference photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCompared to other driftwoods, Spiderwood sinks fairly quickly and releases a mild tannin that gives the water a light tea-colored tint — a welcome effect in blackwater setups and for soft-water fish. Soaking it for 24–48 hours before adding it to the tank will cut down on tannin release and help it sink faster. It's also a good anchor point for mosses, ferns, and Anubias.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (20–30cm)","offer_id":49679405056223,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (30–45cm)","offer_id":49679405088991,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (45–60cm)","offer_id":49679405121759,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/image_d7e0d7c0-b561-490b-b1c3-47aefd576187.png?v=1780083512"},{"product_id":"mopani-wood","title":"Mopani Wood","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMopani Wood is a dense, hard driftwood prized for its striking two-toned appearance a smooth, pale sandy surface contrasted by darker brown crevices and grain. Its robust, organic shape makes it a classic choice for naturalistic aquascapes and biotope setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs one of the heaviest aquarium driftwoods available, Mopani sinks reliably without the need for long soaking periods. It releases tannins that soften and acidify water naturally, creating ideal conditions for South American and Southeast Asian species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (15–25cm)","offer_id":49679412035807,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (25–40cm)","offer_id":49679412068575,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (40–55cm)","offer_id":49679412101343,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/image_394d4201-2907-4422-9dfd-aad4f8f70a0f.png?v=1780084717"},{"product_id":"cholla-wood","title":"Cholla Wood","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCholla Wood is the hollow, dried skeleton of the cholla cactus, and its open, tube-like structure riddled with small holes, roughly 4–6cm in diameter gives shrimp a place to graze, explore, and hide. As it softens underwater, it develops a biofilm coating that shrimp will pick at continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt also releases mild tannins that suit soft-water species, and being a consumable material, it will gradually break down over several months rather than lasting indefinitely. That makes it a natural, if temporary, addition best suited to shrimp, dwarf crayfish, and nano fish tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"10cm","offer_id":49679522398431,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20cm","offer_id":49679522431199,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30cm","offer_id":49679522463967,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/v3-3-pieces-one-upright.png?v=1789867667"},{"product_id":"pagoda-stone","title":"Pagoda Stone","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePagoda Stone gets its name from its naturally stratified, layered structure, which resembles the stacked tiers of a pagoda roof or a weathered cliff face. That built-in layering makes it straightforward to build vertical formations and rock stacks without much extra shaping or arranging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIts warm tan and brown tones sit comfortably against both light and dark substrates, and the flat, layered surfaces give mosses and small plants an easy place to attach. As with any natural stone, expect some variation in layering and texture from piece to piece, and note that it can raise pH slightly over time in soft-water tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (approx. 0.5kg)","offer_id":49693378347231,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (approx. 1kg)","offer_id":49693378379999,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (approx. 2kg)","offer_id":49693378412767,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/pagoda-stone-1.png?v=1788328304"},{"product_id":"mini-landscape-rock-frodo-stone","title":"Mini Landscape Rock (Frodo Stone)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMini Landscape Rock, better known in the hobby as Frodo Stone, is valued mainly for its compact size — small enough to keep the proportions right in nano tanks and detailed foreground work where larger rocks would dominate the scene. Its neutral gray-brown coloring and irregular surface give it a convincing, natural look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrodo Stones stack and cluster easily, which is why they turn up so often in Wabi-Kusa and nano Nature Aquarium layouts — clustered together, they read as miniature mountain ranges or rocky outcroppings at a small scale. Being inert, they won't shift your water chemistry, so they're a safe choice across freshwater setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (approx. 0.3kg)","offer_id":49693458399455,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (approx. 0.7kg)","offer_id":49693458432223,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (approx. 1.5kg)","offer_id":49693458464991,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/frodo-original-4.png?v=1788329773"},{"product_id":"elephant-skin-stone-keishi-stone","title":"Elephant Skin Stone (Keishi Stone)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eElephant Skin Stone, also called Keishi Stone, takes its name from a deeply furrowed, wrinkled surface texture that closely mirrors the look of elephant hide. That raw, organic surface reads as convincingly natural in a way smoother rock types don't quite manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIts gray to dark charcoal coloring works with substrates of any shade, and the complex grooves and folds across the surface give mosses and ferns plenty of places to take hold — the same grooves can also be used to draw the eye through a layout. Each piece is inert and unique, so shape, texture, and color will vary from what's pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (approx. 0.5kg)","offer_id":49693541564639,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (approx. 1kg)","offer_id":49693541597407,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (approx. 2kg)","offer_id":49693541630175,"sku":null,"price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/elephant-skin-1.png?v=1788328955"},{"product_id":"unzan-stone-manten-stone","title":"Unzan Stone (Manten Stone)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUnzan Stone, also sold as Manten Stone, comes out of the Nature Aquarium tradition popularized by Takashi Amano and the ADA aquascaping school. Its rough, jagged surface — with sharp peaks, valleys, and a deep gray-brown color carrying subtle reddish mineral streaks — gives it a convincingly geological look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt's frequently used to build imposing mountain and island scapes, and in Iwagumi layouts it often serves as the dominant rock around which the rest of the composition is arranged. Unzan Stone is inert, so it won't affect water chemistry, and its naturally porous surface gives mosses and ferns a solid place to attach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aquatic Garage","offers":[{"title":"Small (approx. 0.5kg)","offer_id":49694939250911,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (approx. 1kg)","offer_id":49694939283679,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (approx. 2kg)","offer_id":49694939316447,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/files\/unzan-stone-a.png?v=1781674278"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8515\/5039\/collections\/seiryu-stone-c.png?v=1788212790","url":"https:\/\/theaquaticgarage.com\/collections\/hardscape.oembed","provider":"The Aquatic Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}