Red Ant Rock is a distinctive, highly textured hardscape stone known for its earthy terracotta hues and intricate, honeycombed holes. Sourced from iron-rich soil deposits, its deep amber, rust, and burnt-orange tones bring a warm, natural aesthetic to aquariums, terrariums, and paludariums.
Red Ant Stone | 2.5KG
Red Ant Stone | 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
To request a specific rock size (Small, Medium, or Large), please leave a preference in your order notes at checkout or send us a follow-up email after placing your order. Size requests are fulfilled based on current stock availability. You are always welcome to contact us before ordering to confirm real-time stock levels for your preferred size.
LENGTH (AVERAGE)
Over 15cm
WEIGHT REQUIREMENT
Average stone in this size weighs upwards of 1kg. A single order qty is usually sufficient for multiple pieces.
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.
medium
LENGTH (AVERAGE)
10-12cm
WEIGHT REQUIREMENT
Average stone in this size weighs roughly 300-700g. A single order qty is usually sufficient for multiple pieces.
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.
small
LENGTH (AVERAGE)
Under 8cm
WEIGHT REQUIREMENT
Average stone in this size weighs under 200g. A single order qty is usually sufficient for multiple pieces.
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.
Transform your aquarium with authentic, wild hardscape materials from Aquatees. We supply thousands of kilograms of naturally sourced aquarium rocks, premium driftwoods, Tweety wood, and fine sands—bringing raw, untreated nature straight to your tank. Because our hardscape is harvested directly from the environment, simply give your pieces a brief rinse to remove natural dust before building your dream aquascape.
It is moderately dense but lighter than solid granite or Seiryu stone due to its pocketed structure. A good recommendation for hardscaping is 1 to 1.5 kg per 10 liters of aquarium capacity.
No. Red Ant Rock is completely inert and will not alter your pH, GH, or KH levels. It is 100% safe for sensitive shrimp, soft-water fish, and planted tanks.
Absolutely. The cavernous holes and rough texture make it one of the easiest rocks for attaching mosses, Anubias, Bucephalandra, and Java Fern.
Yes. Because Red Ant Rock is formed in naturally iron-rich soils, its pockets and holes hold loose clay and earth dust from harvest. Give it a good blast with running water or a hose to spray out any trapped dirt before adding it to your tank.
The rich red and orange tones come from bound iron oxides in the clay, which will not leach harmful amounts into the water. When submerged, the dry dusty orange appearance deepens into a rich terracotta red and dark amber.
