Texas Holey Rock (also known as Honeycomb Limestone) is a iconic white-to-cream limestone rock famed for its smooth, weathered contours and natural, hand-sized holes and hollow passages. Formed through ancient water erosion, its porous structure and cavernous formations make it a favorite for African Cichlid setups, marine tanks, and high-pH biotopes, offering natural swim-throughs and secure hiding spots for fish.
Texas Holey Rock | 2.5KG
Texas Holey Rock | 2.5KG
Important note: This is a natural stone, being natural we won't be able to give you the exact pattern shown in the listing. We will pick random sizes and patterns equal to the weight you have purchased. For sizing, see details below.
sizing details
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LENGTH (AVERAGE)
Over 17cm
WEIGHT REQUIREMENT
Average stone in this size weighs more than 2kg. A minimum order qty of 2 amounts may be required for a single piece.
NOTE
Actual stone will vary from the images shown. As a natural element, exact colors, shapes, weights, and dimensions may differ slightly from the specifications listed above.
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Because Texas Holey Rock is moderately dense but hollow, use 0.25 to 0.35 kg per liter for standard layouts, or up to 0.4 to 0.5 kg per liter for heavily stacked cave systems.
Yes. Texas Holey Rock is composed of natural calcium carbonate (limestone), which naturally buffers water by raising and stabilizing pH, GH, and KH. This makes it ideal for African Cichlid tanks, livebearers, and brackish or marine setups, but it is not recommended for soft-water, acidic planted tanks.
Yes. Years of natural water erosion leave its holes and edges comparatively smooth and rounded, making it safe for active fish to swim through without tearing delicate fins.
Scrub with a firm brush and rinse thoroughly in fresh water to clear out any trapped sand, soil, or dust from inside its internal pockets before adding it to your tank.
Yes. When submerged under tank lighting, the black base darkens to a deep, glossy jet-black, making its white and golden veining stand out with even higher contrast.
