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Dscription: Fiji Live Rock is one of the most popular available varieties. Aquatic Connection handpicks all of Live Rock to assure you receive only premium grade. We sort based on size and overall appearance and coralline algae coverage. It may have been flown in as Premium, but there is always an amount that does not meet our standards. This rock is pulled and sold as foundation rock, and sump rock. The remaining true premium Fiji rock is then placed in our vats of fresh synthetic seawater, re-hydrated, and when the orders come in, we carefully package each piece, and place them in an insulated cooler like container, and then that goes in a final corugated shipping box. Fiji rock contains many interesting shapes depending on where it is collected from on the reef. We see both oblong and boulder like shapes, fused colonies that are the result of ancient coral colonies along with ombination of all the descriptions above. Every piece is unique and a celebration of the oceans ability to create beauty from nature. Coralline algae will be on the rock face of each piece. This coraline algae will become part of the beauty of the aquarium, once introduced into your tank

Description: Select Premium Branch Live Rock is large branches of mostly Pocillopora, or Porites, or even Acropora, that died, and then were encrusted with coralline algae. They are predominantly reddish and orange, with purple or other color highlights. The live rock "braches", are usually 11/2 - 2" in diameter, and often "Y" shaped. Excellent for building layers and shelves in your reef aquarium. Branch live rock makes for excellent open setups, where waterflow is important. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock,or anything living within it. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Every year there is more and more demand for aquarium live rock. Finally there is an answer with a zero environmental impact to the worlds reefs! "Real Reef" Live Rock is the industries answer to our hobbies increased demand for aquarium rock. "Real Reef " Live Rock is a made of 100% natural marine friendly ingredients. Its components are made of the same building blocks which wild coral and living reef rock are composed of. The ingredients are not taken from the ocean and as a result there is zero environmental impact to the world's coral reefs or marine habitat. The product is also grown here in the U.S. in closed systems, which also avoids additional environmental impact to the ocean environment via mariculture or ocean farming. "Real Reef" Live Rock does not harbor nuisance or parasitic algaes, inverts and unwanted hitch hikers. Wild live rock inherently is covered and impregnated with undesirable pests and decaying organic matter. In most cases wild live rock is not alive, as it died crossing the Pacific by boat. "Real Reef" offers the aquarist a clean biologically active rock, which mitigates all the issues of wild live rock, including the process of waiting for the death to subside, AKA curing. "Real Reef" Rock is our standard reef building rock. It is very light, porous and full of holes and crevices. It is three dimensional in shape and comes in many natural shades of purple, pink and red. It replicates the look, feel and function of coralline encrusted coral skeleton rock. Itâ€™s made from all natural reef eco friendly materials and grown in greenhouses to become a bio-active rock, without the nuisance pests and hitch hikers commonly found on wild rock. This rock is great for Marine Reef and Fish only aquariums. Not suggested for Freshwater, as it holds a high stable pH. "Real Reef" Live Rock is for both the beginner through the expert aquarist. Easily maintained, "Real Reef" Live Rock requires moderate lighting and also a moderate level of water movement. The chemistry required to keep live rock doing well are the same as any other live rock. The addition of calcium, strontium, iodine, and trace elements will help grow and maintain coralline algae growth. "Real Reef" rock is sold in 25 pound boxes. Your "Real Reef" Live Rock will arrive with sizes between 5 and 16 inches. We recommend between 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 pounds per gallon for a beautifully aquascaped aquarium. Real Reef Shelf Rock is "Real Reef's" version of the shelf or slab rock e imported from the Kingdom of Tonga for many years. The Real Reef Team used Tonga Shelf as model to replicate and the results are so similar to the old Tonga Shelf that most think it is the real thing! If you always liked the look of true Tonga Shelf, without the environmental reef impact, than this is the rock for you! Works great for adding shelfs to your existing or planned aquascape. Great for creating shelfs to accommodate frags, clams and other marine life needing a flat surface. Made from the same all natural calcium based ingredients as Real Reef Rock and functions great as a natural filter or growing surface. The whole "Real Reef" Live Rock Story In response to the increasing demand and environmental impact on the Live Rock trade, FHI out of San Diego, Calif. developed "Real Reef" Live Rock. Real Reef is a trademarked patent pending American aquacultured bio-active living reef aquarium rock. Real Reef is a 100% environmentally friendly Live Rock substitute. It is a clean calcium carbonate rock with great buffering ability, shape, color and everything else you like in a great live reef rock. Most Aquarists think it's better than the real thing! It's time as a hobby and industry we start looking into the future and protect this hobby we all love so much. Best of all, there is no curing required, making it easy to use by all aquarists!

Description: Shelf Live Rock is a large head of table top, or brush Acropora's, that have died, and been encrusted with corallines of many colors. They make excellent platforms on which to place your coral specimens. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock,or anything living within it. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Pacific Isleand Deepwater live rock is beautiful rock. It is harvested right around the coral reefs themselves. Therefore Pacific Island Deepwater is made from the corals that were broken in storms, that have fallen and were encrusted with coraline algae over time. Stunningly beautiful! Pacific Island Deepwater live rock consists of ancient encrusted coral heads. The advantages of using Pacific Island Deepwater Live Rock is the incredible diversity of coloration, and unique shapes. It is also lighter than Fiji Premium Rock so you need to purchas less rock. For Pacific Island Deepwater Live Rock we recommend 1-1/2 pounds per gallon where Fiji rock would require 2 pounds per gallon to look the same. For aquascaping, it is acceptable to alter the shapes and sizes of the rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please, just make sure you wear safety glasses. Pacific Island Deepwater live rock will color up with more unique colors than Fiji rock. You will see purple, pink, red, yellow, and green coralline algae. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel.This will not damage the integrity of the rock,or anything living within it. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: The Marshall Islands first emerged 70 million years ago when volcanic cores erupted at presently extinct hotspots south of the equator. Around 40 million years ago, while the Pacific plate continued to move in a northwesterly direction, the volcanoes began to subside. The islands were initially high, volcanic islands, but over the course of the ensuing 40 million years, they slowly sank back into the ocean from which they came, propelled by their own weight. Microscopic organisms called polyps, which thrive in warm waters with high salinity, salvaged the remaining rim of what was once a volcano. With the aid of botanical seeds transported by birds and ocean currents, small islets capable of sustaining life had taken form 3000 years ago. These islets formed circular rings encircling sheltered lagoons, namely the beautiful atolls seen today in the Marshall Islands. It is in this geographic region, the Marshall Islands, where the finest live rock in the world originates. With its ancient stony coral structure and outstanding color, Marshall rock is preferred by many aquarists. Having more than dense bricks to work with, the shape of the rocks allows the aquarist to aquascape a dramatic display. Marshall rock is less dense than other Pacific rock and makes an outstanding filter. Given the porous nature of Marshall rock, fewer pounds are needed to aquascape any given area.When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel.This will not damage the integrity of the rock,or anything living within it. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Bali Alor live rock is brand new and has an excellent reputation already. It is harvested right around the coral reefs themselves. Therefore Alor Liverock is made from ancient encrusted coral heads, the corals that were broken in storms, that have fallen and were encrusted with coraline algae over time. It is very beautiful and very light weight! The advantages of using Bali Alor Live Rock is the incredible diversity of coloration, and unique shapes. It is also lighter than Fiji Premium Live Rock so you need to purchas less rock. For Alor Live Rock we recommend only 1-1/2 pounds per gallon where Fiji rock would require 2 pounds or more per gallon to look the same. For aquascaping, it is acceptable to alter the shapes and sizes of the rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please, just make sure you wear safety glasses. Ali Alor live rock will color up with more unique colors than Fiji rock. You will see purple, pink, red, yellow, and green coralline algae.When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Descripion: Vanuatu live rock has a very rugged appearance that is excellent for aquascaping a new reef aquarium or for adding to an existing aquarium. For Vanuatu Live Rock we recommend only 11/2 -2 pounds pounds per gallon. For aquascaping, it is acceptable to alter the shapes and sizes of the rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock , or anything living within it. Please, just make sure you wear safety glasses. Vanuatu live rock will color up with more unique colors than normal Fiji rock. You will see purple, pink, red, yellow, and green coralline algae. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Premium Caribbean Live Rock is actually ancient elkhorn and other coral heads The nicest quality Caribbean live rock is actually ancient elkhorn and other coral heads that have been reencrusted over with coralline algae, sponges, tunicates, macro algaes, and other interesting invertebrates. The biggest difference between Caribbean Live Rock and other types of live rock is that the Caribbean rock has more plated and convulated shapes then the boldery forms normally associated with Fiji Live Rock. Caribbean live rock has many open areas due to its structure which will enable the aquarium to have better circulation, and a natural appearance. It also alows plenty of locations to place corals. When rocking your reef tank with Caribbean Live rock and other types, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands live rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel.This will not damage the integrity of the rock,or anything living within it. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Combination Box Live Rock- Can't decide what to get? Get a mix of our exceptional live rock available in Aquatic Connection Live "Combination Box". It contains a great mix of all our special live rock including Pacific, Namoli, Bali Alor, Vanuatu and much more. Guaranteed to please! Like all our live rock selections, you pick the size you wish and we hand select your purchase. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock,or anything living within it. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Base Live Rock also called Foundation Rock, is the least expensive rock for rocking a saltwater tank with. Not quite as nice looking when you put it in, but give it time and it will color up nicely. Perfect for providing base structure. Ready to tank. Use base to build your inside structure and cover with our incredible Premium handpicked rock. Over the long term, this rock too, will pick up beautiful multicolered coraline coverage.For aquascaping, it is acceptable to alter the shapes and sizes of the rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock or anything growing in it. Please, just make sure you wear safety glasses. Each box of aqurium base live rock contains 25 lbs. of live rock. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Fully cured sump rock is mixed size from 1 - 3 inches.This is the break off pieces from shipping all our live rock. Perfect for adding biological to your sump or refugium. Add Sump/Refugium Live Rock to improve your aquariums biological load capability. Ready to tank, cured in our own holding tanks. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Namoli live rock has the best shape we've seen. Very lacey, beautiful shapes consisting of ancient encrusted acropora heads. The advantages of using Namoli Ultra Live Rock is the incredible lacey look it has, and the diversity of coloration. It is also lighter. For Namoli Ultra Live Rock we recommend 11/2 to 2 pounds per gallon. For aquascaping, it is acceptable to alter the shapes and sizes of the rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please, just make sure you wear safety glasses. Namoli live rock will color up with more unique colors than Fiji rock. You will see purple, pink, red, yellow, and green coralline algae. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: These are branch style Live Rocks generally shaped like a long and narrow, dense branch of a tree. They appear Pink, Red, Orange, Purple and Green in color owing to the type of Coralline Algae growth on them. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock,or anything living within it. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Florida Live Rock is probably the most awesome aquacultured saltwater live rock you will find on the world wide web!! This is an awesome live rock for salt water fish only tanks or reef aquarium tanks. this aquacultured Bahama limestonelive rock has many corrals, plant and many different colors of coraline

Description: Choosing the right live rock for your nano reef is very important. It will be your main source of biological filtration, and will create the entire look for your nano reef. We recommend Andaman live rocks as the best live rock for marine Tank Aquariums. Andaman live rocks is made from ancient encrusted coral heads, the corals that were broken in storms, that have fallen and were encrusted with coraline algae over time. It is very beautiful and very light weight! The advantages of using Andaman live rocks Live Rock is the incredible diversity of coloration, and unique shapes. It is also lighter than Fiji Premium Live Rock so you need to purchas less rock. For Andaman live rocks Rock we recommend only 1-1/2 pounds per gallon where Fiji rock would require 2 pounds or more per gallon to look the same. For aquascaping, it is acceptable to alter the shapes and sizes of the rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants. Please, just make sure you wear safety glasses. Andaman live rocks live rock will color up with more unique colors than Fiji rock. You will see purple, pink, red, yellow, and green coralline algae. When rocking your reef tank, it is acceptable to combine a few different islands rock. You may also alter the sizes and shape of your live rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock,or anything living within it. Please be careful to wear eye protection if you are chiseling live rock

Description: Live sand, a term used in aquarism, is natural reef coral sand populated with millions of beneficial bacteria and organisms which aid in the dissolving of organic wastes like ammonia, nitrites and nitrates produced by larger organisms in saltwater aquariums.It is sand of particles originating in tropical and sub-tropical marine environments from bioerosion of limestone skeletal material of marine organisms. One example of this process is that of parrot fishes which bite off pieces of coral, digest the living tissue, and excrete theinorganic component as silt and sand. However, the term "coral" in coral sand is used loosely in this sense to mean limestone of recent biological origin; corals are not the dominant contributors of sand particles to most such deposits. Rather, remnant skeletal fragments of foraminifera, calcareous algae, molluscs, and crustaceans can predominate. Because it is composed of limestone, coral sand is acid-soluble. Live Sand is most important for a strong biological system - Live Sand is used to provide a strong biological system to any saltwater aquarium. Full of beneficial bacteria that break down nitrogen-based waste that is produced by marine life. This waste if not elliminated is what would cause severe harmful chemistry spikes in the aquarium water. Live Sand is equally as nescessary to fish only aquarium tanks that incorporate external filtration. Beneficial Sand Dwellers provide a natural food source - There are many beneficial types of worms and crustaceans found in the live sand. These dwellers are used by many fish as a natural food source. The grain size of ranges from fine (sugar size) to a medium grade. Live Sand acts as an immediate PH Buffering System to the saltwater aquarium.The natural components to live sand act as a buffering agent to the saltwater aquarium system. By keeping PH from fluctuating, it provides a natural means of keeping the stress levels of your marine fish to a very low level. What IS the correct amount of Live Sand to add to an aquarium? The recommended amount is 1 to 1-1/2 pounds per gallon, for a sand layer of up to 2 inches. If you wish to have a 4 inch layer, which is widely used, provide 2 to 3 pounds per gallon. What additioinal critters should be purchased to go in Live Sand? We recommend incorporating sand-sifting invertebrates such as sand stars, horse shoe crabs or sea cucumbers and serpant stars and/or brittle stars along with your fish to aquariums that contain live sand. These animals will maintain the proper oxygen content in the top layer of the sand, and stir up detritus so that it can be removed from the aquarium by the mechanical filter. When do I add the Live Sand to my aquarium system? Live Sand needs to be added right from the begining, as it is beneficial in the entire cycling process of the new aquarium

Fiji Premium Live Rock

Select Premium Branch Live Rock

"Real Reef" Live Rock

Shelf Live Rock

Pacific Island Deepwater Live Rock

Marshall Island Live Rock

Bali Alor Live Rock

Vanuatu Live Rock

Premium Caribbean Live Rock

Combination Box of Live Rock

Aquarium Base Rock

Aquarium Sump or Refugium Live Rock

Namoli Ultra Live Rock

Fiji premium branch Live Rock

Florida Dip Sea Live Rock

Andaman Live Rocks

Live Sand in Pouch

Live Sand