{"product_id":"d-d-marco-foundation-rock-coralline-18kg-box","title":"D-D MARCO FOUNDATION ROCK CORALLINE 18KG BOX","description":"\u003csection id=\"shopify-section-template--24320639861115__main\" class=\"shopify-section section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mySidepanel\" class=\"sidepanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mySidepanel__content\" class=\"sidepanel__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoralline - Foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundation rock, as the name suggests, allows you to build a stable structure that will remain strong in high water flow and with the most boisterous fish and urchins. It is formed from pieces of ReefSaver rock, cut to give one flat stable face. We recommend sitting on 3-4 putty feet to raise the rock slightly off the glass to allow some water to pass underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD-D Marco Coralline Rock is a totally natural calcium carbonate rock supplied using a proprietary paint-free process developed to simulate coralline-covered live rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The coralline finish allows your new reef structure to look natural and established immediately, whilst waiting for the surface to be colonised by real coralline algae.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural rock is sustainably harvested from the on-land remains of ancient coral reefs which millennia ago rose from the ocean to form part of the structure of Florida, the Keys, and the Caribbean. As the rock is not taken from a living marine environment, it has no negative impact on delicate reef or marine ecosystems, and being a completely natural reef rock, has the perfect porosity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for colonisation of beneficial bacteria to provide a thriving ecosystem in your own aquarium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is totally unique and ideal for creating beautifully realistic marine environments. In many rocks you can even see the distinct coral structures from the ancient animals that created it. As well as making this product environmentally friendly to living coral reefs, the added benefit of using a dry natural rock is that it is completely free from pests and hitchhikers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you peace of mind that unwanted organisms are not introduced with your aquascape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe calcium carbonate composition of the rock will provide natural buffering capacity in the aquarium without negative effects on the pH. No additional curing is needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy using either the Aquascape Mortar Bonding Kit or D-D Aquascape Construction Epoxy it is possible to build elaborate, permanent structures by bonding the rocks together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncient reef rock, formed by nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotally natural, not man-made from sand and mortar in regular shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint-free coralline finish that blends immediately into your tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium carbonate - buffers your aquarium water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect porous structure for colonisation of beneficial bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcologically sustainable and free from pests and hitchhikers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is unique in shape and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be bonded together to form complex reef shapes and overhangs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe range includes pieces with natural plate formations, highly textured fragments ideal for building custom reefs, and stable foundation pieces suited to high-flow systems and energetic livestock. Use a combination to create stratified reefs, shelves, caves and overhangs — or bond pieces together to build permanent scapes. For foundation pieces we recommend sitting on 3–4 putty feet to raise the rock slightly and allow water flow underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"D-D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568440525176,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/2249\/9487\/files\/CorallineRockFoundation2.jpg?v=1779631268","url":"https:\/\/coralpassion.co.uk\/products\/d-d-marco-foundation-rock-coralline-18kg-box","provider":"Coral Passion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}