{"product_id":"south-seas-base-rock","title":"CaribSea South Seas Base Rock","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\u003eA cost-effective foundation for building your reef.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea South Seas Base Rock is natural, weathered aragonite base rock with exceptional micro and macro porosity, an economical foundation for stacking more colorful live rock on top. 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\u003eZero-impact rock suitable for reef, marine, brackish, and African cichlid tanks\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 your foundation pieces\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 base structure or large build\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;\"\u003eDry aragonite base 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 a natural dry base rock, so cure it before adding it to a stocked tank. It makes an excellent, affordable foundation under live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is made for saltwater and reef aquariums, and also works well as base rock in brackish and African cichlid tanks.\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 your foundation, or the 40 lb box for a large build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Per Pound","offer_id":48306699731163,"sku":"00370-1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40lb Box","offer_id":48306699763931,"sku":"00370","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/CARIBSEA-SOUTH-SEAS-BASE-ROCK-40LBS-1000x1000__04193.jpg?v=1769097825","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/south-seas-base-rock","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}