{"product_id":"hardscape-cotton","title":"SOS Hardscape Cotton","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Cleaner Way to Glue Your Hardscape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardscape Cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e is used alongside aquarium-safe adhesives (superglue or epoxy putty) to create a stronger, cleaner bond between rocks, stones, and driftwood. It replaces the old tissue paper trick — giving you a purpose-made, colour-matched material that works with your glue and disappears naturally over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply your adhesive to the hardscape joint, then press the cotton into the glue to act as a bonding medium. The fibrous texture grips the adhesive and fills gaps between irregular surfaces — creating a far more reliable bond than tissue paper, with none of the mess or white residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Aquascapers Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces tissue paper\u003c\/strong\u003e – purpose-made for wet aquatic environments, won't disintegrate prematurely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger adhesive bond\u003c\/strong\u003e – fibrous structure helps glue grip uneven rock and wood surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour-matched\u003c\/strong\u003e – Brown, Grey, and Yellow options blend into your hardscape so it's invisible from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso great for plants\u003c\/strong\u003e – use to tie down moss, Anubias, and Bucephalandra to hardscape while roots establish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiodegradable\u003c\/strong\u003e – breaks down naturally in water over time, leaving no residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for all livestock\u003c\/strong\u003e – inert and non-toxic for fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Colour\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch the cotton to your stone or substrate tone for a seamless finish. \u003cstrong\u003eBrown\u003c\/strong\u003e suits lava rock and dark substrates, \u003cstrong\u003eGrey\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs with Seiryu and dragon stone, and \u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e blends with lighter sands and fossil wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure your two hardscape materials firmly together in the desired position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDensely pack Hardscape Cotton into the gap or joint between the materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply aquarium-safe scaping glue evenly over the cotton surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the glue is well applied, including the opposite side of the joint for a complete bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow a few seconds for the glue to cure before releasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWearing a mask, goggles, and gloves is highly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in a well-ventilated environment — a fan is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small amount of smoke and odour may be produced when scaping glue is applied, due to the curing reaction. This is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"School of Scape","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":53261156122938,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":53261156155706,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":53261156188474,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1003\/5770\/files\/GeneratedImageApril03_2026-3_28PM_cc3ec075-2c5b-403b-914a-82e810cb83ba.jpg?v=1775202443","url":"https:\/\/schoolofscape.com.au\/products\/hardscape-cotton","provider":"School Of Scape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}