Goldstone

Rocks are priced per kilo, 1 Quantity = 1 kilo

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 I. Landscape Decoration Function
1. **Creating a Natural Atmosphere**
The golden or yellow textures and lusters of Golden Stone can simulate natural rock landforms (such as yellow wax stones in streams, ore sedimentary layers). When paired with aquatic plants and driftwood, it can enhance the three - dimensionality and visual hierarchy of the fish tank, creating natural landscape effects like streams and canyons.
2. **Highlighting Color Contrast**
The golden stone forms a sharp contrast with green aquatic plants, dark - colored substrate sand, or a black background. It can serve as the visual focus of the fish tank, enhancing the overall ornamental value. It is especially suitable for South - American - style, natural - style, or modern minimalist - style fish tank landscaping.

II. Water Quality Adjustment and Ecological Function
1. **Stabilizing Water Quality pH**
Some Golden Stones (such as those containing calcium carbonate) may slowly release minerals, slightly increasing the water hardness and pH value. This is suitable for ornamental fish that prefer weakly alkaline water, such as cichlids from the three African Great Lakes and koi. However, it should be noted that if the original water quality in the fish tank is acidic or if you are raising fish that prefer soft water (such as neon tetras, dwarf cichlids), use it with caution to avoid water quality fluctuations.
2. **Providing Minerals**
Trace elements (such as calcium and magnesium) in natural stones can dissolve in water, providing the minerals needed for the growth of fish and aquatic plants. It is especially helpful for the molting of snails and shrimps and the health of aquatic plants.
3. **Attachment of Beneficial Bacteria**
The rough texture of the stone surface can provide attachment space for beneficial bacteria such as nitrifying bacteria, assisting the fish tank in establishing a nitrification system and decomposing harmful substances in the water (such as ammonia and nitrite), thus indirectly improving the water quality.

 III. Providing a Habitat for Fish
1. **Hiding and Breeding Places**
The gaps and caves formed by stacking Golden Stones can serve as hiding places for small fish (such as killifish, gobies) or juvenile fish, reducing the attack pressure from larger fish. They can also provide a private space for fish during the breeding period.
2. **Mouth - Grinding and Itching - Scratching**
Some fish (such as goldfish, koi) have the habit of grinding their mouths or scratching their bodies. The smooth or rough surface of the stone can meet their physiological needs, reducing abnormal behaviors caused by parasites or discomfort.