Description
Lifegard Seiryu Smoky Mountain Stone - 44 Lbs Box (Medium Size)
The Heart of the Aquascape: Premium Structural Seiryu
Elevate your aquarium hardscape with the timeless beauty of Lifegard Seiryu Smoky Mountain Stone. Revered by world-class aquascapers for its ability to mimic high-altitude mountain ranges, Seiryu stone is defined by its deep, rugged crevices and striking white calcite veins. This 44 lb box of medium-sized stones provides the essential "building blocks" for a balanced and impactful Iwagumi or nature-style layout.
The medium size is the most versatile in the Seiryu range. These stones are large enough to serve as primary focal points in medium-sized tanks (20-40 gallons) while functioning as excellent secondary structural pieces in larger displays. Each piece is unique, offering a complex topography that provides natural hiding spots for shrimp and small fish while serving as a perfect anchor for mosses and epiphytic plants.
Key Features:
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Nature’s Masterpiece: Features the classic, jagged texture and "smoky" gray palette that define authentic Seiryu stone.
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Striking White Veining: Natural calcite streaks provide a beautiful contrast, especially under high-intensity aquarium lighting.
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Versatile Sizing: Curated medium-sized pieces are ideal for the main structure of most home aquariums.
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Bulk Supply: A 44 lb box offers enough variety to create multiple layouts or one large, complex mountain scape.
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Aquascape Essential: The preferred choice for Iwagumi layouts, providing the necessary drama and scale for a professional look.
Ideal Layouts:
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Standard Iwagumi: Perfect for selecting your "Oyaishi" (primary stone) or "Fukuishi" (secondary stone) for tanks ranging from 20 to 55 gallons.
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Island Scapes: Cluster these medium stones in the center of a rimless tank to create a dramatic, vertically oriented focal point.
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Cichlid Tanks: Excellent for creating natural rocky territories while helping to naturally buffer water hardness.
Product Specifications:
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Total Weight: 44 lbs
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Stone Size: Medium (typically 5" to 9" in length; sizes vary naturally)
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Color: Deep Smoky Gray with White Veins
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Brand: Lifegard Aquatics
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SKU: R480025
Note on Water Chemistry: Seiryu Stone is a natural limestone-based rock. It will slightly increase the pH and GH of your aquarium water over time. This makes it ideal for livebearers, African Cichlids, or shrimp species that prefer harder water. For soft-water setups (such as high-tech planted tanks), we recommend regular water changes or the use of an active soil substrate to balance the parameters.
Setup Tip: Before placing your stones, try "dry-scaping" them in a cardboard box with the same dimensions as your tank. This allows you to experiment with different angles and heights without scratching the glass or disturbing your substrate.
Complete the Look: Combine these with a Lifegard Seiryu Stone Small (44 lb Box) for fine detail work and a Lifegard CRYSTAL Rimless Aquarium for the ultimate high-definition display.
