WIO Stone – Jade

Jade Stone is a true gem of the natural world. Its distinctive green hue is created by the presence of iron, magnesium, and other metallic compounds that produce a stunning array of colors and reflections. Formed deep within the Earth’s tectonic plate boundaries, Jade Stone is a rare and highly sought-after material that has been treasured by cultures around the world for centuries.

In the aquascaping world, Jade Stone is a unique and versatile material that adds a fresh and distinctive touch to any aquascape. The singular color and shape of the stone are ideal for creating an Iwagumi style aquascape, and the texture and shades of green are deeply enhanced underwater, creating a stunning visual effect that is both soothing and mesmerizing.

Jade Stone can be easily crafted and broken to create small stone details and landslides, making it an ideal material for creating intricate and detailed aquascapes. Unlike some other stones, Jade Stone does not affect water hardness, making it a safe and ideal choice for aquascaping. Due to its limited supply and high demand, it can be difficult to obtain — if you are fortunate enough to acquire Jade Stone, consider it a collector’s item.

Key Points

• Unique green hue color stone
• Ideal for Iwagumi style aquascapes
• Enhanced texture and shades of green underwater
• Can be easily crafted and broken for small stone details and landslides
• Highly sought after and rare stone with limited supply
• Does not affect water hardness

Characteristics

• Type: Metamorphic stone
• Color: Green
• Texture: Unique texture with shades of green
• Stone size: Available in mix sizes from 5 to 30 cm
• Water Hardness: Does not affect water hardness — inert and safe for all aquatic life
• Supply: Limited due to high demand

Availability at Cuboid Nature Aquarium

• Nano Box — 5 kg (11 lb):WIO’s curated size mix, hand-selected assortment of stones from 5 to 30 cm
• Box — 10 kg (22 lb):WIO’s curated size mix, hand-selected assortment of stones from 5 to 30 cm
• In-Store:Visit us in Pipersville, PA to hand-pick individual stones by the pound — choose exactly the pieces and sizes you want for your layout

Usage

• Suitable for both aquatic and terrarium environments
• Rinse rocks and stones with water before use; use a brush to clean before introducing to the aquarium
• Avoid placing rocks directly on the glass — place substrate or WIO LandForms beneath the hardscape first
• Always secure stones, especially when stacking; use WIO ScapeBound to prevent movement during maintenance
• Position stones a few centimeters/inches away from aquarium glass walls to facilitate maintenance
• Safe for fish, shrimps, and other aquatic animals

Available from Cuboid Nature Aquarium — Authorized Retailer for WIO.