KUMU ST-09 Black Lava Stone 150g

KUMU ST-09 Black Lava Stone (150 g) — SKU 106-709

Versatile, lightweight, porous black lava ideal for attaching mosses, ferns, and epiphytic plants. Black Lava Stone's dark color provides dramatic contrast against green foliage, and its rough surface ensures secure plant attachment.

Key Characteristics:

• Color: Deep black to dark charcoal gray
• Texture: Highly porous with rough, jagged surfaces and visible gas bubbles
• Form: Irregular, chunky pieces with natural holes and cavities
• Weight: Approximately 150 g per pack (lighter than solid stone due to porosity)
• Size Range: 30–80 mm individual pieces (typically 2–4 stones per pack)

Aquascaping Applications:

• Moss Attachment: Black Lava is one of the best substrates for mosses—the porous texture provides exceptional grip
• Epiphyte Gardens: Attach Anubias, Bucephalandra, Microsorum, or Bolbitis—roots will penetrate and anchor firmly
• High-Contrast Layouts: Black Lava's dark color makes green plants appear even more vibrant
• Paludariums: Use in emergent zones. the porous structure retains moisture for terrestrial mosses and ferns

Chemical Properties:

Black Lava Stone is inert and safe for all aquarium types, including soft-water and acidic setups.

Combining Tips:

• With Light Sand: Nest Black Lava in white or light-colored sand (KUMU Branco Sand, Ivory Sand) for maximum contrast
• With Driftwood: Combine with light-colored wood (Spiderwood, Manzanita) to highlight both materials
• With Red Lava: Mix Black and Red Lava for textural and color variation

Planting Strategy:

• Tie mosses (Taxiphyllum, Fissidens, Flame Moss, Christmas Moss) to Black Lava using fishing line or DOOA Terra Line
• Attach Anubias or Bucephalandra rhizomes directly to the stone—roots will anchor in 2–4 weeks
• Use Black Lava as focal stones surrounded by carpet plants (Monte Carlo, Glossostigma)