Live Rock For Marine Aquarium
Live rock is the broad taxonomic classification given to rock and reef structure which acts as a host to the many marine organisms that live on and within it.
Live rock for marine aquarium. Ammonia nitrate and phosphate are readily assimilated by algae and photosynthetic corals growing on and in the rock. Live rock is usually comprised of calcium carbonate but it can be made of many different materials including synthetic substances concrete and even the aragonite skeletons of ancient stony corals that have since passed on to the big aquarium in the sky. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Fill aquarium with freshly mixed saltwater with a specific gravity of 1 023 1 025.
Why we use live rocks in our saltwater reef tanks. This works well but don t use fully cycled or full growth live rock to do so or during the tank cycling process you will most likely end up with a dead live rock. Live rock may be used to cycle a new marine aquarium. Follow the manufacturer s directions on the installation of all filtration devices and accessories.
Once the base rock is established and the tank. Since live rock in the aquarium contains various types of bacteria algae and corals waste products such as ammonia nitrate and phosphate can have several fates.