The Caribsea LifeRock Branch for Aquariums is infused with spored bacteria to aid in biological performance, along with millions of micro and macro passageways. The LifeRock is perfect for an environmentally friendly aquarist. It creates a maturing-looking reef instantly and is safe for marine animals. It has an artificial coating and texture that mimics natural coralline algae after being in the ocean for years. Depending on the animals that you have in your aquarium, they may pick at the coating on the rocks which will not harm them at all, and over time live coralline algae will cover any spots on the rocks that may have had the coating picked off.
Instead of the typical cement used by many other artificial rock creators, the LifeRock is made of aragonitic base rock. Every rock has a network of micro and macro pores that intertwine within the internal structure of the rock, creating the ideal environment for natural nitrifying bacteria. LifeRock is man-made and has no negative impact on our natural resources, making it an excellent choice for all marine fish, invertebrates, and corals.
