Dragon Nano Stone Bags
Dragon Nano Stone is the compact, small-format version of legendary Dragon Stone — the same natural layering, sculpted texture, and iconic “dragon-skin” erosion, distilled into palm-sized pieces ideal for nano layouts. Its warm palette, ranging from yellow ochre to rusty brown, delivers a dry, earthy aesthetic reminiscent of highlands, arid cliffs, and fossil-rich badlands.
Under directional light, ridges catch soft bronze highlights while the valleys deepen into warm browns, creating gentle, sun-baked chiaroscuro. Under diffused lighting, the stones melt into a natural sedimentary gradient — perfect for nano iwagumi, miniature mountain scenes, warm biotopes, and terrarium bases where subtle texture and earthy tone matter more than mass. Each piece carries distinct erosion lines and surface grooves, evoking ancient layers shaped by water, wind, and time.
Compose as you would with classic Dragon: pick a sculptural anchor piece, then step down scale with supporting stones to build terraces, slides, and small fall lines. Nano Dragon excels in diorama precision — use mixed sizes for micro-ridges, retainers, and slope transitions. Pair with warm sandy substrates to enhance the ochre tones, or combine with Dragon Chips when you want clean geological continuity at miniature scale.
Available Size
Nano Bag – 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
Available per pound as well
Mixed stones ≈ 3–10 cm (ideal for tanks under 40 L / 10 gal)
Why You’ll Love It
✓ Classic Dragon texture in compact, diorama-friendly sizes
✓ Warm ochre, yellow-brown, and reddish tones for dry, earthy atmospheres
✓ Natural sedimentary erosion lines perfect for iwagumi, nano scapes, and terrariums
✓ Pre-washed and ready to use
✓ Fully inert — will not affect pH or hardness
✓ Safe for fish, shrimp, reptiles, amphibians, and plants
✓ Works in aquariums, paludariums, terrariums, bowls, and micro-vignettes
Details
Color: Ochre, yellow-brown, and subtle reddish tones
Stone Sizes: Nano mix 1–4 in (3–10 cm)
Texture: Layered “dragon-skin” erosion with fine sedimentary detail
Composition: Natural clay-sedimentary stone
Matching: Warm sandy substrates (e.g., El Dorado sand), Dragon Chips for transitions
Look & Feel: Soft, dry, earthy palette—ideal for warm biotopes and highland-inspired layouts
Chemistry: Inert; does not alter pH or hardness
Packaging: 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) bag with mixed-size stones and per pound.
Setup & Care
Pre-wash: Pre-washed; a quick rinse is optional
Placement: Use the largest piece as your anchor; step down scale to maintain flow
Mixing: Add Dragon Chips for clean transitions and stone slides
Planting: Ideal for mosses, micro-epiphytes, and small-root plants
Filling the Tank: Add water gently over a plate to avoid disturbing layouts
Finishing: Start filtration; any initial haze settles quickly
Water Chemistry: Fully inert; stable long-term
Safe for all fish, shrimp, amphibians, reptiles, plants, and terrarium life.
