Firstly these stones look great in the aquarium. It is true. That being said, and now that I've had the time to research alternatives, I can say there are some great options at 1/5 the price. After all, they are rocks. I recommend going into one of the larger stores and checking out the rocks in the garden section. If you are just building a small tank and don't care about the price, go for them!
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