- Sku: B-10
- Vendor: Real Reef
Real Reef Fancy Branch Rock - Boxed Rock
The beauty of banned Tonga Branch, reborn. Real Reef Fancy Branch Rock is an eco-friendly aquacultured (man-made) reef rock shaped into open branching pieces, the sustainable answer to the wild Tonga Branch that was banned from collection in 2008. A proprietary natural pigmenting process gives it vibrant pink and purple hues that will not bleach or fade, and the branching form is perfect for airy, elevated aquascapes and for mounting SPS colonies up in the light and flow. Like all Real Reef, it is greenhouse-grown, lightweight, extremely porous, and free of the pests and contaminants of wild live rock.
Pair it with the rest of our saltwater supplies and hardscape.
Why Real Reef Branch
- A sustainable, pest-free alternative to the banned wild Tonga Branch
- Open branching shapes create height, negative space, and natural coral mounting points
- Vibrant pink and purple pigment that resists bleaching and fading
- Lightweight and porous, with huge surface area for the bacteria that drive biological filtration
- Greenhouse-cultivated and bio-active once cycled, with no hitchhikers
Choose your size
| Box | Approx. weight | Pieces |
| 10 Pounder | 10 lb | 4 to 5 pieces |
| 35 Pounder | 35 lb | 12 to 15 pieces |
Contents are a random assortment of branch shapes, so your exact pieces will vary.
Specifications
| Brand | Real Reef |
| Material | Aquacultured (man-made) reef rock |
| Style | Branching (Fancy Branch) |
| Color | Natural pink and purple |
| Use | Saltwater and reef aquariums (not for freshwater) |
| Sizes | 10 lb and 35 lb boxes |
Aquascaping tips
- Dry-fit your layout first, then bond branches into arches and pillars with cyanoacrylate gel and reef-safe epoxy putty.
- Use the open branch tips to mount SPS frags up in the light and flow.
- Rinse before adding, then cycle the tank so the rock becomes fully bio-active.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this live rock? It is aquacultured dry rock with the look and porosity of live rock. It ships dry and pest-free, then becomes bio-active as your tank cycles.
Why branch rock? The open branching structure adds height and negative space to a scape and gives you natural points to mount corals. It is the sustainable replacement for the banned wild Tonga Branch.
Can I use it in freshwater? No. Real Reef is made for marine and reef tanks and holds a high, stable pH.
Will my pieces look exactly like the photos? Each box is a random assortment of branch shapes, so your exact pieces will vary.
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Real Reef Fancy Branch Rock - Boxed Rock
