CaribSea South Seas Base Rock, 18.1KG

CaribSea South Seas Base Rock is a premium dry rock choice for building stable, natural-looking aquascapes in reef, marine, or even freshwater aquariums. Mined from ancient, fossilized coral beds, this aragonite-based rock is highly porous, making it an excellent foundation for beneficial bacteria colonization—essential for biological filtration and long-term tank stability.

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CaribSea South Seas Base Rock
Natural Aragonite Dry Rock for Marine & Freshwater Aquariums

With its intricate shapes, ledges, and holes, South Seas Base Rock allows for flexible aquascaping and provides ideal shelter and swim-throughs for fish and inverts. It can be used on its own or mixed with live rock to speed up tank cycling and boost biodiversity.

Key Features:

100% natural aragonite rock — no artificial additives or dyes
Highly porous for maximum biological filtration support
Great for reef tanks, saltwater fish-only setups, or cichlid tanks
pH-buffering properties help stabilize water chemistry
Can be cemented or epoxied into custom structures
Safe and pest-free — starts dry to eliminate hitchhikers and unwanted algae

Pro Tip: Seed dry rock with live rock or bottled bacteria to jumpstart your tank’s nitrogen cycle and establish a healthy biological base faster.

Whether you’re building a minimalist aquascape or a complex reef structure, CaribSea South Seas Base Rock offers beauty, function, and long-term reliability for any aquarist.