Live rock Marine aquarium
live rock rock has been in ocean, composed of limestone , decomposing coral skeleton, around coral reef such around fiji, , covered beneficial algae, coralline , tiny invertebrates , bacteria desirable in aquarium. examples of microfauna commonly found on live rock crabs, snails, feather dusters, brittle stars, starfish, limpets, abalones, , occasional sea urchin, sea anemone, coral, , sea sponge. also, if aquarist unlucky, mantis shrimp. bristleworms common, of which, while unattractive, not harmful , useful scavengers; species can pests, however. addition of live rock 1 of best ways ensure healthy aquarium, rock provides buffer maintain high ph (8.0-8.3), alkalinity, , acid-neutralizing capacity. alkalinity known rather confusing term, carbonate hardness , or kh. measured in degrees (dkh) or meq/l.
the microfauna found on live rock detrivores , herbivores (as eat algae , fish waste), , provide fish natural, attractive shelter. live rock arrives online dealers uncured , , must quarantined in separate tank while undergoing curing process, involves inevitable die-off of of rock s inhabitants , subsequent production of undesirable ammonia , nitrite. live rock cured available @ pet stores cater saltwater. live sand similar live rock , equally desirable.
sometimes hobbyists use so-called dry rock , old live rock has been allowed dry out , lose of live inhabitants, keep unwanted pests out of aquariums, , inexpensive alternative live rock.
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