--- title: Cliff Rock Aquarium Stone | Mid Valley Rock url: https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/fish-tank-rock-cliff-rock/ business: Mid Valley Rock phone: (916) 363-4239 address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827 hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed --- - [Home](https://midvalleyrock.com/) - [Stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/) - [Specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/specialty-stone/) - Fish Tank Rock: Cliff Rock # Fish Tank Rock: Cliff Rock Cliff Rock is a unique limestone that wears down and leaves iron band formations standing out on its surface. It is very attractive in aquariums, and Mid Valley Rock in Sacramento sells it as a specialty stone. Photo coming soon. See it in the yard. Cliff Rock earns its name. As the limestone wears down, bands of iron are left behind, and the stone ends up looking like a tiny cliff face with ledges and ridges. That detail is why it is very attractive in aquariums. Set in an aquarium, a few pieces make a scene with real depth. ## Limestone with iron bands The look of Cliff Rock comes from the way it weathers. The limestone wears away, and the iron band formations remain as raised lines across the stone. Every piece has a different pattern. Turn each one in your hands and look at it from the angle your tank will be viewed from. ## Building an aquarium layout Aquarium layouts usually start with one main stone and a few smaller supporting pieces. Stack and lean them so the bands run in the same direction, the way layers run in a real cliff. Bring the inside measurements of your tank and tell staff what you keep in it. They can help you choose pieces that fit the space and the use. ## Buying fish tank rock You pick your own pieces at the yard, and the stone is sold by weight, so you buy only what the tank needs. Call (916) 363-4239 to check that Cliff Rock is on hand before you come. Mid Valley Rock also carries [Honeycomb fish tank rock](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/fish-tank-rock-honeycomb/) and other [specialty stone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/specialty-stone/). ## Popular uses - Aquarium centerpieces - Stacked ledges in fish tanks - Tabletop and container displays - Small accent pieces in a garden bed ### Is it in the yard today? Stock changes often. Ask us and we will check what is on hand for Fish Tank Rock: Cliff Rock. [Is it in the yard today?](https://midvalleyrock.com/contact/?stone=Fish%20Tank%20Rock%3A%20Cliff%20Rock#quote) ### At a glance - **Category:** Specialty stone - **Sold by:** Ask the yard how it is sold - **Pricing:** Call for today’s price - **Stock:** Changes often. Ask before you drive over - **Delivery:** Pickup or delivery, Mon-Sat ### Good to know - Measure your tank opening as well as the tank, so each piece fits through the top. - Rinse the stone well before it goes in the tank. - Choose one standout piece first, then pick smaller ones to match its banding. ### Keep reading - [Ponds & water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/water-features/) - [Stone steps](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/stone-steps/) - [Stone for water features](https://midvalleyrock.com/rock-talk/choosing-stone-for-water-features/) ### Visit or call - **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm - **Sunday:** Closed 5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827 Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help. [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239) ## Pairs well with Fish Tank Rock: Cliff Rock - [Jade Pebbles Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/jade-pebbles/) - [Black Polished Pebbles Bagged Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/black-polished-pebbles-bagged/) - [Mexican Pebbles 3/8 Cobbles and pebbles](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/mexican-pebbles-3-8/) ## Fish Tank Rock: Cliff Rock questions Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through. ### What is Cliff Rock? Cliff Rock is a unique limestone that wears down leaving iron band formations. ### Is Cliff Rock used in aquariums? Yes. Cliff Rock is very attractive in aquariums. Tell staff about your tank so they can help you choose. ### Can I pick my own pieces? Yes. 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