{"product_id":"aquaforest-af-rock-18kg","title":"Aquaforest AF Rock 18kg","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAquaforest AF Rock 18kg\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Marine Aquarium Rock for Coral Growth \u0026amp; Biological Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a stunning, healthy marine aquarium with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest AF Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— premium, highly porous aquarium rock designed to provide an attractive foundation for coral growth while supporting beneficial bacteria and biological filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from fully natural ingredients and crafted using a meticulous hand-made manufacturing process, AF Rock is designed to closely resemble natural reef rock. Its unique shapes, textures and high porosity provide excellent decorative qualities while creating an ideal environment for beneficial microorganisms to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional live rock, AF Rock is produced without unwanted algae, parasites or other invasive organisms, giving you greater control over what enters your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium marine aquarium rock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned specifically for reef aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly porous structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides an excellent surface area for beneficial bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebiological and biochemical filtration processes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps promote\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong-term biological stability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efully natural ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-made process\u003c\/strong\u003e, making every piece unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to resemble the appearance of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural coral reef rock\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree from unwanted algae, parasites and invasive organisms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommonly associated with live rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not release unwanted chemicals into aquarium water when used as directed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps create an environment suitable for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarine life and coral development\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight for its volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethanks to its highly porous structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecut, broken and shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto create custom aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces can be joined together using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaforest Stone Fix\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuickly develops desirable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoralline algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunder suitable aquarium conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupports Biological Filtration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAF Rock's highly porous structure provides an excellent environment for beneficial bacteria and microorganisms to colonize. 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