{"product_id":"elephant-skin-rock","title":"Elephant Skin Rock","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n\n    .ssa-pd *, .ssa-pd *::before, .ssa-pd *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n    @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }\n    .ssa-pd { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif !important; color: #1e1a1a !important; background: #fff !important; line-height: 1.75 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero { background: linear-gradient(150deg, #111111 0%, #2a0000 60%, #F40909 100%) !important; padding: 3.5rem 3rem 2.8rem !important; position: relative !important; overflow: hidden !important; animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero::before { position: absolute; right: 3rem; bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 7rem; opacity: 0.08; pointer-events: none; line-height: 1; }\n    .ssa-pd .hero-tag { display: inline-block !important; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12) !important; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important; font-size: 0.8rem !important; 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}\n    .ssa-pd .hard-cta .cta-text strong { display:block !important;font-family:'Playfair Display',serif !important;font-size:1.2rem !important;color:#fff !important;margin-bottom:0.3rem !important;font-weight:600 !important; }\n    .ssa-pd .hard-cta .cta-text p { font-size:1.05rem !important;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55) !important;margin:0 !important;font-weight:300 !important;line-height:1.6 !important; }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ssa-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eHardscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch1\u003eElephant Skin Rock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eTextured stone with creases and a weathered surface for rugged, natural-looking landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eWrinkled Texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eWeathered Surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eRugged Layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003ePlanting Pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eSold by Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a weathered landscape with the folds and creases that give Elephant Skin Rock its name. Its textured surface adds visual depth to rocky slopes and planted banks, especially when selected faces remain visible between areas of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCreased, weathered texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElephant Skin Rock is named for its wrinkled, textured appearance. Creases and uneven surfaces bring a weathered character to a layout and create small pockets where plants can be positioned around the hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the face, profile and orientation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn each piece to compare the depth and direction of its texture. A deeply creased face may make a stronger focal point than the tallest outline, while quieter surfaces can support the main stone without competing with it. Texture and proportions vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eWater Chemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eParameter impact and livestock suitability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome stones sold as Elephant Skin Rock affect hardness and pH. Monitor the aquarium after adding it and do not rely on it as inert hardscape in a soft-water shrimp setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the material to your target water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Record GH, KH and pH before adding the rock and check them regularly afterward. A stable reading in one aquarium does not guarantee the same result in another: source water, the quantity of stone and tank volume all matter. For soft-water shrimp, choose hardscape with known chemistry rather than relying on appearance or trade name alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eAquascaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLayout \u0026amp; composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the textured faces to suggest a rocky slope or riverbank. Rotate pieces before placing them permanently to find complementary profiles, and keep sharp projections away from areas where delicate fish may brush against them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a connected composition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use low planting around the bases and reserve a few textured faces as open hardscape. Small epiphytes can be positioned nearby to soften the transition into the planting. Avoid packing every crease with plants or substrate, which can hide the feature you selected the rock for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for growth and maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider the mature size of nearby plants and keep room to reach the glass and substrate. Where you attach mosses, Anubias or Bucephalandra, use aquarium-suitable attachment materials and keep epiphyte rhizomes exposed. Retain open stone surfaces where you want the hardscape to remain the focal point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRinse and position securely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse each piece in clean water and scrub away loose dust with a dedicated brush. Do not use soap or household cleaners, and do not boil rocks. Inspect edges before placement. Set heavy pieces securely, protect the glass from concentrated loads and avoid stacks that could shift during cleaning or digging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eApproximate Stone Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGenerally 3-6 inches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces are generally 3-6 inches, but sizes and shapes vary. This is an approximate guide, not a guaranteed size range; some pieces may be smaller or larger. Orders are sold by total bag weight, not by piece count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eBag Sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose the total weight for your layout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 1, 3, 5, 10 and 20 lb bags. Your selection is the total rock weight, not a guaranteed number of stones or the weight of each piece. There are no individual inch-size grades for these bags. A 1 lb order may consist of smaller accents and should not be ordered with the expectation of a large centerpiece. Allow for partially buried bases when planning how much visible rock your layout needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tip-label\"\u003eSpecific Piece Requests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery piece of Elephant Skin Rock varies in outline, proportions and surface detail. Leave a note with your tank dimensions and whether you prefer a focal piece, lower-profile shapes or smaller accents. We will do our best to select suitable pieces from available stock. Exact shapes, dimensions, markings and piece counts cannot be guaranteed within a weight-based order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"hard-cta\" href=\"\/collections\/hardscape-parent\" title=\"Browse more hardscapeexplore wood, stone and other materials for your next planted aquarium layout. →\" aria-label=\"Browse more hardscapeexplore wood, stone and other materials for your next planted aquarium layout. →\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more hardscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore wood, stone and other materials for your next planted aquarium layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"policy-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBefore ordering, review our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-info-practices\" title=\"Shipping info\" aria-label=\"Shipping info\"\u003eShipping Info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":45310142185680,"sku":"SSA-ELEPHANT-SKIN-ROCK-1LB","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 LB","offer_id":45310142218448,"sku":"SSA-ELEPHANT-SKIN-ROCK-3LB","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 LB","offer_id":45310142251216,"sku":"SSA-ELEPHANT-SKIN-ROCK-5LB","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":45310142283984,"sku":"SSA-ELEPHANT-SKIN-ROCK-10LB","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 LB","offer_id":45310142316752,"sku":"SSA-ELEPHANT-SKIN-ROCK-20LB","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2895\/9184\/files\/elephant-skin-rock-hardscape-993.webp?v=1793222249","url":"https:\/\/www.superiorshrimpaquatics.com\/products\/elephant-skin-rock","provider":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}