{"product_id":"caribsea-liferock-belize-branch","title":"CaribSea LifeRock Belize Branch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaribSea LifeRock Belize Branch is aquacultured dry live rock in long, branching shapes that let you build open, airy reef structures. Built on an aragonite base and seeded with spored bacteria, each branch is porous for strong biological filtration and stacks into shelves, arches, and negative space that show off your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy This Rock\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong branching pieces create open, shelf-like reef structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfused with spored bacteria for a fast, stable biological start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly porous aragonite gives beneficial bacteria enormous surface area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for SPS and branching corals that need light and flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pest-free alternative to wild-harvested branch rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Aquascape With It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse and cure the rock before adding it to an established tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet branches to form arches, overhangs, and open shelves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpoxy or reef glue the joints for a stable, secure structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave open flow paths so corals get clean, moving water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribSea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquacultured dry live rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBranching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAragonite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 20 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003eSalt mixes\u003c\/a\u003e and live sand to build your reef foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount frags on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/eva-aquatics-ceramic-frag-2-round-tile-12-pack-white\"\u003efrag tiles\u003c\/a\u003e and secure with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-glue-coral-frag-glue\"\u003ereef glue\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more LifeRock: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-liferock-original\"\u003eOriginal\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-liferock-shapes\"\u003eShapes\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-liferock-dreamscapes-assortment\"\u003eDreamscapes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this live rock or dry rock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an aquacultured dry live rock seeded with spored bacteria, so it cures and cycles without the pests of ocean-harvested rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes branch rock useful?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe long, open branches create shelves and negative space that improve flow and give branching and SPS corals room to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to cure it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Curing dry rock in saltwater before adding it lets any residues and die-off cycle out, protecting your livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299399020763,"sku":"00384","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_06b2f7d6-a5ba-45fc-9c22-c6a80695ac44.png?v=1771963769","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-liferock-belize-branch","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}