{"product_id":"wio-dark-lava-chip-accent-500g","title":"WIO - Dark Lava Chip Accent 500g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWIO - Dark Lava Chip Accent 500g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vaI0UH\" data-hook=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Lava Chip Accent, that create seamless stone transitions, natural scree slides, and bold micro-texture across riverbeds, paths, and rocky jungles, fully inert for aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA dramatic cascade of porous volcanic chips and thin slivers brings the mood of weathered lava fields into your scape. Use Dark Lava Chips to blend stones into the terrain, stabilize slopes, and trace believable paths that shift with light and flow. Their lightweight, irregular texture adds depth and contrast while preserving a coherent, detail-rich look, without hunting for dozens of loose fragments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark grey to black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain\/Gravel\/Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3–50 mm (chips, thin slices, mini gravel).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Porous, lightweight, rugged; authentic “stone slide” look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural lava (volcanic scoria).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements dark lava stones as Black Darwin and Druid boulders. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamless transitions, filled joints, believable paths, and nano-scale detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-washed; quick rinse recommended to remove residual dust and saturate pores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Chemistry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inert, does\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot affect pH or kH\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety: \u003c\/strong\u003eShrimp-, fish-, and plant-safe when used as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e For aquariums, paludariums, and terrariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500 g bag (mixed small sizes).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose this:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose Dark Lava Chips to add deep, volcanic character and porous micro-texture while keeping water parameters stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse briefly and soak a few minutes to expel trapped air and reduce initial dust (never use soap\/detergent).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match chip size and tone to your main stones for a coherent palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emulate natural patterns; cluster larger chips at stone bases and trail fine slices downslope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine-tune:\u003c\/strong\u003e Step back and adjust density and flow lines until transitions disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently brush away algae\/debris and re-seat chips as the scape matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45009270702262,"sku":"8436624440809","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/7772\/3062\/files\/Dark_Lava_Chip_Accent.png?v=1776847341","url":"https:\/\/naturepets.com.au\/products\/wio-dark-lava-chip-accent-500g","provider":"Nature Pets \u0026 Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}