T-Rex Aquarium Decor – Rocky Shoals Background
Rocky Shoals provides instant landscaping for your aquarium. It functions as both a background and a biological filter, offering a framework for adding landscape elements such as wood and aquarium plants.
Once installed, Rocky Shoals gives your aquarium an immediate environmental effect, simulating a natural rocky shoreline. You can add T-Rex Aquavine, Aqua Root, live plants, or other aquarium décor.
Live aquatic plants can be anchored by making a small slit in the foam and inserting the roots. Artificial plants can also be inserted directly into the foam.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Open-celled foam |
| Size | Designed for 20-gallon aquariums |
| Best For | Smaller fish (under 4 inches), aquatic frogs, tadpoles, newts, freshwater shrimp, planted aquaria |
| Function | Background, biological filter, landscape framework |
FAQ
Can I use live plants with Rocky Shoals?
Yes, you can anchor live aquatic plants by making a small slit in the foam and inserting the roots.
Is Rocky Shoals safe for shrimp and small fish?
Yes, it is recommended for small fish under 4 inches, aquatic frogs, tadpoles, newts, and freshwater shrimp.
Can I add artificial plants to Rocky Shoals?
Yes, artificial plants can be inserted directly into the foam.
Charles Dickens –
The Rocky Shoals looks great in my 20-gallon tank. It adds a natural rocky shoreline look and the foam holds the plants well. My shrimp and small fish seem to be thriving. Easy to set up and has been stable for over three months.
Alexandra Hunter –
It provides a nice background and helps with plant anchoring. I used it with some Java moss and it stayed in place. A little harder to insert roots than expected, but overall very satisfying.
Kevin Metcalfe –
Great value for the look and function. The open-celled foam allows good water flow and supports plant growth. My tank now looks more natural and the fish are more active.
David Jones –
It works as a background, but the foam can be a bit soft. Some plants shifted after a week. Still, it’s better than plain walls and adds visual interest.