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Live rock performs a number of important functions in the aquarium. The bacteria housed on the rock provide biological filtration; the micro-fauna and their larvae contribute to the food chain within the system along with the algae on the rock. The pink and purple coralline algae spread to cover exposed surfaces creating a natural appearance in the aquarium over time.
Live rock is collected from different locations and varies in appearance. Most is collected as loose rubble offshore, and when harvested in a sustainable manner it is a plentiful and renewable resource: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=393 .
Recently, aquacultured live rock is gaining favor among hobbyists. Aquacultured live rock is made from mixes containing calcareous rubble and concrete. This man-made rock is placed in lagoons where it becomes populated with life. This style of rock is indistinguishable from wild live rock, and is an eco-friendly way to create a beautiful display in the home aquarium. We are proud to offer Fiji Aquacultured Live Rock, which is shipped directly from our Aquaculture Coral Facility in Rhinelander Wisconsin: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2565
When purchasing live rock either wild harvested or aquacultured it is necessary to cure the rock. Within the first 24-48 hours the rock will experience some minor decay of various algae, sponge and bacteria etc., which is normal due to transport. We have an extensive live rock curing guide that we package with all our rock.
Please view this guide along with further information regarding why one should cure live rock at the following link: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?dept_id=0&siteid=6&acatid=427&aid=938
Thank you,
Jaimie Anderson
Manager of LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith
Live rock is collected from different locations and varies in appearance. Most is collected as loose rubble offshore, and when harvested in a sustainable manner it is a plentiful and renewable resource: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=393 .
Recently, aquacultured live rock is gaining favor among hobbyists. Aquacultured live rock is made from mixes containing calcareous rubble and concrete. This man-made rock is placed in lagoons where it becomes populated with life. This style of rock is indistinguishable from wild live rock, and is an eco-friendly way to create a beautiful display in the home aquarium. We are proud to offer Fiji Aquacultured Live Rock, which is shipped directly from our Aquaculture Coral Facility in Rhinelander Wisconsin: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2565
When purchasing live rock either wild harvested or aquacultured it is necessary to cure the rock. Within the first 24-48 hours the rock will experience some minor decay of various algae, sponge and bacteria etc., which is normal due to transport. We have an extensive live rock curing guide that we package with all our rock.
Please view this guide along with further information regarding why one should cure live rock at the following link: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?dept_id=0&siteid=6&acatid=427&aid=938
Thank you,
Jaimie Anderson
Manager of LiveAquaria
Drs. Foster & Smith
