Real Reef Fancy Plate Rock - Small/Medium

The images here are representative only and the piece you receive may vary in color, size and shape. Please contact a Livestock Mailorder representative at 877-367-4377 or livefish@thatpetplace.com for more information on current availability. Groupings are shown for representative purposes only; items are sold individually.

Live Rock is used as a base in many saltwater reef or fish-only aquariums. Not only does it provide a more natural appearance than manufactured decorations but it also is populated by living organisms like crustaceans, algae, and bacteria. These organisms and the minerals that make up the rock itself help to provide stability to the aquarium, give your tank residents a natural environment like that on the natural reefs, and provide a natural source of food for many marine organisms.

Every type of live rock has a different appearance depending on the area it was harvested from. These different areas also mean different types of algae and organisms have populated the rock. These organisms may be dormant when received and will become more evident as the rock becomes established in your tank.

Real Reef Bio-active Live Rock is a man-made rock that is created and colored to resemble natural, coralline-encrusted live rock. It is seeded with bacterial growth but, since it has not been harvested from the ocean, does not contain potentially unwanted natural hitchhikers like fireworms, mantis shrimp or other invertebrates. This rock also does not require "curing" time like most rock harvested from the ocean. The artificial coloring on each piece may vary from light lavender to darker burgundy-purple in color depending on the batch and the size and shape of each piece varies.