What is Caribsea rock?
These natural porous calcium carbonate rocks are sliced on two sides to create ledges, platforms, and caves, and are perfect for fragging corals of all… Read More.
Is Caribsea life rock cured?
Life Rock requires no cement or curing and will not cause pH spikes. This unique base rock offers extensive macro and microporosity infused with spored bacteria to encourage beneficial bacteria to colonize on the rock as soon as you place it into your aquarium.
Does Caribsea life rock have bacteria?
Valuable Member. There is no evidence this rock has any more bacteria than any other dry rock.
Can I Adding Caribsea life rock to established tank?
It can be added directly to the tank.
How much Caribsea life rock do I need?
Live rock aquarium needs often puzzle aquarists. How much to include in a new saltwater aquarium? It’s one of the most common questions new aquarists ask. And you might be surprised to find out you really only need 10-20 pounds of this expensive reef substrate – no matter how big of an aquarium you have.
What is life rock made of?
CaribSea LifeRock is made of an aragonitic base rock, instead of the typical cement used by many other artificial rock creators. Every rock contains a network of micro and macro pores that intertwine within the rocks internal structure creating the perfect environment for natural nitrifying bacteria.
How does Life Rock work?
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Can I use Caribsea in freshwater tank?
Yes, but we suggest no more than 50%.
Can you use Caribsea life rock in freshwater?
The Caribsea Life rock is perfectly suitable for your freshwater tank. It is basically a substitute for live rock that is aragonite-based in nature. Now, the Caribsea Life rock doesn’t contain any cement or any kind of decaying material. Thus, it does not require any curing before use.
Is Caribsea life rock porous?
CaribSea Life Rock Shapes Free of cement, the rocks are porous and support beneficial bacteria for ammonia and nitrate control.
Should I wash Caribsea sand?
The moment you rinse live sand it, it kills or washes away the live beneficial bacteria in it. The tank will be cloudy for a day or two when fist filling/adding the sand. You can clear it up faster by using the Bio-Magnet clarifier that is included in the bag, and using a 100-200 micron filter sock.