UNS · Hardscape set
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First Iwagumi builds in 20-40 litre tanks, and soft-water shrimp keepers who love the Seiryu look but not its effect on KH.
2 models
UNS · Hardscape set
UNS Strata Pro Hardscape
Ready-made layouts of real Dragon stone, with or without bonsai driftwood, fixed to a resin mat and sized for 36, 45 and 60 cm rimless tanks. You see exactly what you get, drop it in, add soil and plants, and the hardscape is done.
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Best for
Beginners or busy keepers with a 36, 45 or 60 cm tank who want a finished, balanced hardscape without choosing and gluing stones.
Worth knowing
Expensive compared with buying loose stone and wood, and the layout is fixed, so there is no rearranging later.
What stands out
- 17 designs built from natural Dragon stone, many with bonsai driftwood
- Sized for 36 cm (Pro 5), 45 cm (Pro 45) and 60 cm (Pro 60) tanks
- Everything is fixed to a resin base mat
- Suggested planting: Anubias, Bucephalandra, Cryptocoryne and moss
Models and specs
| Model | Materials | Sizes available |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 2 | Dragon stone | 5, 45, 60 |
| Type 3 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 4 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 5 | Dragon stone | 5, 45, 60 |
| Type 6 | Dragon stone | 45, 60 |
| Type 7 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 8 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 9 | Dragon stone | 45, 60 |
| Type 10 | Dragon stone | 5, 45, 60 |
| Type 11 | Dragon stone | 45, 60 |
| Type 12 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 13 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 14 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 15 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
| Type 16 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 5, 45, 60 |
| Type 17 | Dragon stone and bonsai driftwood | 45, 60 |
- Brand
- UNS
- Effect on water
- Dragon stone is inert; designs with wood release some tannins
- Colour
- Golden-brown Dragon stone, brown bonsai wood
- Base
- Resin mat
- Pro 5 size
- about 28 x 18 x 20 cm, for 36 cm tanks
- Pro 45 size
- about 38 x 23 x 25 cm, for 45 cm tanks
- Pro 60 size
- about 58 x 28 x 30 cm, for 60 cm tanks
- Prep
- Rinse before placing
Figures from Glass Aqua's product listing. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
What dragon stone does to your water
Inert. It does not measurably change pH or hardness, so it suits soft-water tanks, shrimp and blackwater scapes without any of the buffering that seiryu brings.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the UNS Strata Pro Hardscape, drawn from its specs.
Does Strata Pro Hardscape affect water chemistry?
Dragon stone is inert; designs with wood release some tannins.
How do I prepare Strata Pro Hardscape before use?
Rinse before placing
Who is the UNS Strata Pro Hardscape best for?
Beginners or busy keepers with a 36, 45 or 60 cm tank who want a finished, balanced hardscape without choosing and gluing stones.
Is there anything to watch out for with the UNS Strata Pro Hardscape?
Expensive compared with buying loose stone and wood, and the layout is fixed, so there is no rearranging later.
What are the alternatives to the UNS Strata Pro Hardscape?
Other hardscape worth comparing: UNS Strata Seiryu Hardscape, ADA Aqua Gravel, ADA Colorado Sand. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.