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Aquaforest Synthetic Rock 18kg/40lb
Aquaforest Synthetic Rock 18kg/40lb
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A hand-made synthetic rock made of compounds of similar composition to natural live rock. Unlike synthetic ceramic rocks, AF Rock is very light and easy to work with. The rock can be cut, broke and easily joined using AF Stone Fix. Due to the newest technological processes, AF Rock has a very high porosity. The rock can be used as a filtration medium for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The ease of colonization by beneficial microorganisms significantly shortens the maturation of the aquarium, especially while using Bio S bacteria. The set contains rock shelves, lumps and branches. The manual manufacturing process of AF Rock guarantees the uniqueness of each set, as well as providing a one of a kind shape to each piece. Due to the fact that AF Rock is free from harmful chemical compounds and toxins, it’s completely safe to use and increases the biological filtration volume in the aquarium. AF Rock creates a perfect environment for coralline algae.
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LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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