{"product_id":"caribsea-liferock-original","title":"CaribSea LifeRock Original","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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquacultured dry live rock that looks like the real thing.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea LifeRock Original is CaribSea's aquacultured dry live rock, built on an aragonite base rock rather than cement and colored to mimic mature ocean live rock. Its porous structure gives beneficial bacteria enormous surface area to colonize, powering your biological filtration, and it stacks into stable, natural-looking reef structures. Build your scape and stock it with \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\u003eInfused with spored bacteria for a fast, stable biological start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly porous aragonite provides enormous surface area for beneficial bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacks into stable, natural-looking reef structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA functional, cost-effective way to build biological filtration and rockwork\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\u003eBuild a stable base, set larger pieces first, and epoxy or glue joints for security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate caves, overhangs, and ledges for corals and fish, and leave open flow paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim for open, negative space rather than a solid wall for a healthier, more natural look\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;\"\u003eBuying Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePer Pound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHand-pick pieces to fill in or finish a scape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e40 lb Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA full aquascape or larger reef\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;\"\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%;\"\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%;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquascaping and biological filtration\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\u003eLive sand and a salt mix to build your reef foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e supplies, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquarium-decor-hardscape\"\u003ehardscape\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 arrives ready to cure and cycle without the pests of ocean-harvested rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for saltwater and reef aquariums.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich option should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuy per pound to hand-pick specific pieces, or the 40 lb box for a full aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Per Pound","offer_id":48304866558171,"sku":"00376-1","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"40lb Box","offer_id":48304866590939,"sku":"00376","price":202.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_d412d8e4-3370-4ba0-a7bf-645f772b0f3c.png?v=1770240290","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-liferock-original","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}