Maple Leaf Rock is a premium natural hardscape stone favored by aquascapers for its striking reddish-brown coloration and naturally occurring white vein patterns that appear like layers of leaves etched into the rock. This unique appearance adds depth, texture, and an organic feel to any aquascape layout—from Iwagumi-inspired designs to nature-style jungle tanks.

Its porous surface structure makes it particularly user-friendly for beginners. Plants easily grip the rock, enabling stable anchoring of mosses (Java Moss, Christmas Moss), attached plants (Anubias, Bucephalandra), and even small carpeting species when properly secured. The rock’s texture also contributes to improved biological filtration by offering surface area for beneficial bacteria colonization.

Maple Leaf Rock is chemically stable and safe for freshwater tanks. It typically does not alter water parameters, making it suitable for a wide range of fish, shrimp, and plant species. Each piece is unique in shape and patterning, providing endless possibilities for aquascape creativity.

Key Features

• Natural reddish-brown stone with distinctive white leaf-like veins

• Highly porous surface for easy plant attachment

• Perfect for aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums

• Beginner-friendly material for quick and stable hardscape layouts

• Provides texture, contrast, and visual depth in planted tanks

• Fish and shrimp safe — non-toxic and aquarium-ready

• Each piece has a unique natural shape and pattern

Ideal For

• Nature-style planted aquariums

• Iwagumi hardscape arrangements

• Moss walls, mossy stones, and foreground accent pieces

• Shrimp tanks and nano aquascapes

• Terrarium landscapes and reptile habitats