5 pounds of real live rock; Fiji rock from Established reef aquariums.

Description: 5 pounds of real live rock; Fiji rock from Established reef aquariums. This live rock are cured so it will not have a lot of die off during shipping.my rock are very clean It can be added straight to an aquarium. Some rocks have sponges and coralline algae on them Some of the growth will dies during shipping. I always recommend using a 5 gallon bucket with a pump for circulation to cure the rock for a few days or weeks. This rock has a good amount of live. But the most important is the microscopic bacteria that can't be seen. It is the best biological filter that you can get for a marine aquarium. The right amount of live rock can cycle and establish a new aquarium in just a few months will remove ammonia and nitrogen as well as help keep your water crystal clear. Purposes, Benefits and Uses The primary purpose of live rock is biological filtration. The bacteria and critters living in and around the rock can provide surface area for beneficial bacteria to perform the nitrogen cycle. This natural (sometimes manmade) material can be almost everything that your tank needs as far as filtration. It is possible that you will need auxiliary filtration or more live rock to make sure your tank stays healthy. Other purposes, benefits and uses of live rock include the benefit of biodiversity. Each organism in your tank will contribute to the health of its environment, and live rock introduces multiple organisms. Live rock also offers hiding places for fish and an attachment point for living coral. It can be the basis for the shape of your coral reef or a standalone decorative feature. Coralline algae will grow on it and provide a changing crust of color in your tank. How to Cure Live Rock for Saltwater Aquariums. Curing is an important step before adding new reef aquarium inhabitants into your aquarium. The live rock contains living organisms that must go through the curing process. Some of the organisms will not survive the initial cycling process. This will release ammonia into the water column. A toxic chemical that will harm aquarium inhabitants.To cure your live rock, there are some basic steps: You must let it soak in saltwater. Keep the tank heated to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Completely change the water 2 or 3 times a week and perform an ammonia test. It can take a few weeks or even a couple months for the live rock to cure. Testing is key. When the ammonia and nitrites are at 0 ppm, your live rock is safe for aquarium use. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have. Thanks.

Price: 60 USD

Location: Kissimmee, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-15T11:59:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22 USD