Live Rock is natural porous rock collected from marine reefs, teeming with beneficial bacteria and micro-organisms. It is essential for biological filtration in saltwater aquariums, helping to establish a stable nitrogen cycle while providing structure and shelter for fish, invertebrates and corals.

Distribution and Habitat

Harvested from Indo-Pacific reef systems, the foundation of the biological filtration in marine aquariums.

Physical Description

Porous aragonite rock colonized by beneficial bacteria, coralline algae and microfauna.

Diet and Feeding

N/A, provides biological filtration through nitrifying bacteria that process waste.

Behavior and Reproduction

N/A, hosts a diverse community of beneficial organisms.

Aquarium Care

Essential for establishing a healthy nitrogen cycle, should be cured before introduction, provides structure and habitat for fish and invertebrates.

Conservation Status

Classified as N/A by the IUCN Red List.