{"product_id":"gobi-desert-rock","title":"Gobi Desert 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\u003eGobi Desert Rock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eNatural hardscape stone for adding structure and contrast to planted aquarium layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eNatural Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eIndividual Shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003ePlanted Layouts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003eFocal Pieces \u0026amp; Accents\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\u003eGive a planted aquarium a natural stone framework with Gobi Desert Rock. Use a single focal piece for an uncluttered composition or group several pieces to create a rocky bank with open pockets for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural character for planted layouts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGobi Desert Rock adds natural stone forms to planted aquarium layouts. Each piece has its own outline and surface character, making it useful for creating a varied arrangement rather than a repeating decorative pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the face, profile and orientation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The outline of each stone matters as much as its front face. Turn pieces through several positions to find a useful silhouette, then view the arrangement from the front and sides of the aquarium. Natural variation means the delivered bag will not reproduce an example photograph exactly.\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\u003eMonitor water parameters after adding natural stone. For an aquarium with tightly controlled GH, KH or pH, assess the material in your own water before adding a large amount.\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\u003eCombine a focal piece with smaller supporting stones, leaving room for plants to grow around the group. Position the stones securely and keep access to the substrate for routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a connected composition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build the group from the largest available piece outward, with smaller stones linking it to the surrounding substrate. Leave a visible route through the composition instead of filling every gap. If you have a particular tank footprint in mind, include it in your selection request; a weight choice alone does not specify dimensions.\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\u003eUp to 8 inches, depending on weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual pieces range up to approximately 8 inches, depending on the selected bag weight and available stock. Sizes, shapes, colors and markings vary naturally; an 8-inch piece is not guaranteed with every order. 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\u003ePhotos show examples of the rock type, not the exact pieces or quantity you will receive. Every piece of Gobi Desert 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=\"Aquarium hardscape | rocks, wood \u0026amp; aquascaping supplies – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Aquarium hardscape | rocks, wood \u0026amp; aquascaping supplies – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\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 policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Shipping policies, info \u0026amp; practices – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\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":45310222237904,"sku":"SSA-GOBI-DESERT-ROCK-1LB","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 LB","offer_id":45310222270672,"sku":"SSA-GOBI-DESERT-ROCK-3LB","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 LB","offer_id":45310222303440,"sku":"SSA-GOBI-DESERT-ROCK-5LB","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":45310222336208,"sku":"SSA-GOBI-DESERT-ROCK-10LB","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 LB","offer_id":45310222368976,"sku":"SSA-GOBI-DESERT-ROCK-20LB","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/2895\/9184\/files\/gobi-desert-rock-hardscape-291.webp?v=1793302392","url":"https:\/\/www.superiorshrimpaquatics.com\/products\/gobi-desert-rock","provider":"Superior Shrimp \u0026 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}