{"product_id":"maple-leaf-stone","title":"Maple Leaf Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne reddish-brown, porous stone with the deep pitting of a weathered rock face, sold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioscape Maple Leaf Stone is a natural aquascaping stone in warm reddish-brown to orange tones, with a pitted, textured surface — sold as a single piece rather than by weight, so you can add or replace one specific shape without committing to a full box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReddish-brown, porous texture\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pitting and grooves that read as a naturally weathered rock face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold by the piece, not weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick this listing to top up an existing layout or choose one specific shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach piece is unique\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural stone, so shape, weight and exact colouring vary piece to piece; the photo is representative, not the exact piece you'll receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits caves, ledges and terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pitted surface and warm tone work well layered into an existing scape or terrarium build.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural porous stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReddish-brown to orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape doesn't publish a weight or dimension figure for the individual piece — it's a natural product picked and sold by the piece, and size varies. We're not printing a figure we can't confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquascapes, and for terrariums, where a warm-toned, textured stone is wanted for caves, ledges or terracing. Can cause a slight increase in water hardness over time, so it's worth a bucket test before using it in a soft-water tank intended for species such as many tetras, wild-caught shrimp or Apistogramma, or in a plant-heavy layout relying on low mineral content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the piece thoroughly before adding it to a tank or enclosure to clear dust from handling. Because it can affect hardness, it's worth bucket-testing first — leave it in a container of your tap or RO water for a few days and check KH, GH and pH before and after, so you know what to expect in the display tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered against being not as described under Australian Consumer Law. As a natural product, the piece you receive will vary from the listing photo in exact shape and colour — that's expected, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this raise my water hardness?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, gradually — the porous stone may release a small amount of mineral content over time. Wash it well and bucket-test it first if you're running a soft-water tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for shrimp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's generally fine for hardier, harder-water-tolerant shrimp. For wild-caught or soft-water species, bucket-test a piece first, since the stone can push hardness up slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill I get the exact piece shown in the photo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — this is a single natural piece and the photo is representative of the stone type, not a guarantee of the specific piece you'll receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a terrarium as well as an aquarium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's suited to both freshwater and marine aquascapes and to terrarium hardscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242297049379,"sku":"BA8333","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/maple-leaf-stone-43876821532963.webp?v=1790239781","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/maple-leaf-stone","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}