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Aquacultured Live Rock
Kaitlyn Gregory
Live rock is not alive, it’s based off of the things living on it.
Used in reef tanks Named based on where it is found It is made of calcium carbonate skeletons of
long dead corals, or other calcareous organisms.
What is it?
Aquaculture rock? Aquaculture companies
culture live rock for certain periods of time.
Weeks to months – depends on curing process
Allows for things to grow on it Based on the type of tank
you have, you get your rock from a certain area.
Want perfect amount for tank Some companies use the
ocean as it’s office, while other will use tanks with florescent lights to cultivate live rock.
Get off of reefs Banned to get your own in Florida http://youtu.be/4FkpYj44Q80
Easy to make
http://youtu.be/uDkGUkLQnaE
Cured or uncured No taxonomy
Types
Live rock needs has bad bacteria or things on it.
This process gets them acclimated to the aquatic area it will be placed in.
Siphon water to clean/remove bad stuff Could take a few days to a month Once the water is clear and looks healthy,
your rock is cured
Curing process
Timeline
6 months 5 years
Live rock is a place for nitrifying bacteria to live.
The nitrifying bacteria preform the nitrification process (converting ammonia to nitrite and nitrite to nitrate)
Ammonia is bad for the fish and other organisms living in the aquarium. Can lead to death.
What does it do?
Life rock have to go through the curing process
Without curing, the bacteria on live rock can die and give off ammonia.
The curing process removes dead or decaying material so more resilient species can flourish. There can be hitchhikers that live on or in rock that can kill other animals in aquarium
Can it be harmful?
Hitchhikers
If not cured properly, they can stay on rock and do harm to tank: Worms Mantis shrimp Algae Sponges Apitasia Snails
It depends where you get it and how much you need
Once owner buys rock, it’s easy to maintain.
It keeps the owner from having to buy more expensive equipment
Having the rock takes care of keeping organisms in tank happy and alive
If cultured right
Cost?