{"product_id":"polyplab-genesis-rock-booster-set-bacteria-ceramic-bio-media-reef","title":"PolypLab Genesis Rock Booster Set | Live Bacteria + Ceramic Bio-Media Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePolypLab Genesis Rock Booster Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is an all-in-one biological filtration upgrade for saltwater reef aquariums. Each kit pairs \u003cstrong\u003etwo Genesis Rock ceramic bio-media blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-fired, ultra-porous ceramic with 23,000+ square feet of internal bacterial surface area per block — with a bottle of \u003cstrong\u003eGenesis Bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e to seed and supercharge them. Drop the blocks into your sump, refugium, or aquascape and you get a permanent home for both aerobic (nitrifying) and anaerobic (nitrate-reducing) bacteria, all in one set. Browse more reef essentials in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater Collection\u003c\/a\u003e or stock up on water care in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Water Care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Genesis Rock blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% ceramic compound fired at 600°+, will not break down or release silicates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e23,000+ sq ft of bacterial surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e per block, far more than equivalent live rock or basic bio-media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenesis Bacteria included\u003c\/strong\u003e — a concentrated nitrifying \/ denitrifying culture pre-matched to seed the porous ceramic interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerobic + anaerobic in one block\u003c\/strong\u003e — the outer surface processes ammonia and nitrite while the oxygen-starved interior reduces nitrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSump, refugium, sand bed, or aquascape\u003c\/strong\u003e — place anywhere with appropriate flow and let the bacteria do the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLasts for years\u003c\/strong\u003e — ceramic substrate does not need replacement under normal reef conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial seeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place both Genesis Rocks in a clean plastic container, cover with aquarium water, and add a dose of Genesis Bacteria. Let them soak for at least \u003cstrong\u003e12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e so bacteria can colonize the ceramic interior. Then transfer the blocks to your tank, sump, or refugium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnaerobic (nitrate reduction):\u003c\/strong\u003e Place in a very low-flow, low-oxygen area — under sand, deep in the aquascape, or a quiet zone of the sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerobic + anaerobic (general filtration):\u003c\/strong\u003e Place in a medium-flow area of the sump or display so the outer surface stays oxygenated while the core remains low-oxygen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing dosing of Genesis Bacteria:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 drop per 20 gallons of total system water volume, daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycling a new system:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 drops per 20 gallons daily for the first two weeks, then taper to maintenance dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePolypLab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGenesis Rock Booster Set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e2 × Genesis Rock ceramic blocks + 1 × bottle Genesis Bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacterial Surface Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e23,000+ sq ft per block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e100% high-fired ceramic (600°+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSaltwater \u0026amp; reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSump, refugium, aquascape, or sand bed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacteria Dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e1 drop \/ 20 gal daily (4 drops \/ 20 gal for cycling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCeramic blocks last for years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-mixes\"\u003ePremium Salt Mixes\u003c\/a\u003e — mix fresh saltwater for soaking the blocks during initial seeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/saltwater-refractometer-hard-case-atc-salinity-tester\"\u003eSaltwater Refractometer\u003c\/a\u003e — nail your salinity before adding the blocks to the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-microbacter7-250ml\"\u003eBrightwell MicroBacter7\u003c\/a\u003e — complementary nitrifying bacteria for ongoing biofilter maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/polyplab-reef-primer-shot-coral-dip-45g\"\u003ePolypLab Reef-Primer Coral Dip\u003c\/a\u003e — quarantine new corals before adding them to your now-supercharged reef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/water-testing\"\u003eWater Test Kits\u003c\/a\u003e — track ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate as the bacteria establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Genesis Rock to cycle a brand-new tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Soak both blocks in saltwater with the included Genesis Bacteria for 12+ hours, then place them in the tank and dose 4 drops of bacteria per 20 gallons daily for two weeks while monitoring ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this replace live rock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGenesis Rock is a complement to (or replacement for) live rock as a biological filter. Many reefkeepers run an all-dry-rock aquascape and rely on Genesis Rock plus bottled bacteria for biological filtration — same job, no pests or hitchhikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere exactly should I put the blocks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor maximum nitrate reduction, place them in a low-flow, low-oxygen spot — deep in the rockwork, under the sand, or in a quiet sump chamber. For balanced aerobic + anaerobic filtration, put them in medium flow inside the sump or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the blocks ever need to be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The high-fired ceramic structure does not break down. As long as bacteria are dosed and the blocks are not damaged, they will keep providing surface area indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this safe for fish, corals, and inverts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The ceramic is inert and the Genesis Bacteria are reef-safe. 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