CaribSea LifeRock MegaCave 16 inches / 41 cm

Shortened cycle - long-term stable microclimate Weight : 17,00 KG Until now there was no alternative to living rock. Then came LifeRocks from CaribSea. Fossil aragonite rock with a...

Shortened cycle - long-term stable microclimate

Weight: 17.00 KG

Until now, there was no alternative to living rock. Then came LifeRocks from CaribSea. Fossil aragonite rock with a bacterial coating that shortens the cycle even compared to living rock and creates a long-term stable microclimate. And all this without ecological worries, with a lower nutrient load and incredible design freedom. CaribSea LifeRock Originals are left in the shape and size as they occur in nature. This unique variety of shapes means that you can find exactly the rocks you need for your individual reef construction. For example, the rocks can be serve as a base, complement or stabilization of arches. In addition, you can combine the rocks with suitable composites to create your own creations and shapes.

Every rock is unique - for individual construction

CaribSea's LifeRocks are fossil-based aragonite rocks that are extracted from dry reefs. Formed by nature, no two rocks are the same. Each specimen is captivating with its own character. This makes LifeRocks ideal for building spectacular and individual reef aquariums.

No destruction of ecosystems - for the protection of nature

Although few people say it out loud, the amount of living rock available on the market exceeds the amount that can be legally extracted. LifeRocks are sustainably extracted and guaranteed without destroying existing ecosystems. That is why using CaribSea LifeRocks as an alternative to living rock is a rock makes an active contribution to environmental protection.

Including microcosm - for an active ecosystem

LifeRocks are coated with a reddish bacterial film. This gives them the appearance of living rock with a calcareous red algae coating. More importantly, the bacterial coating makes LifeRocks a revitalized living rock. The biofilm, which consists of permanent stages of various bacterial strains, makes transport and storage in a dry state possible. Aquascaping also offers completely new design possibilities: you can concentrate fully on the construction without having to ensure that the stones do not dry out.

Once the LifeRocks enter the water, they come to life. This makes them more than just a visual eye-catcher for fascinating reefs - they are a living, filtering reef that provides invertebrates, corals and fish with the optimal microclimate. The cycle period can even are shortened compared to living rock! And all this without uninvited guests. This makes the LifeRocks of CaribSea not only an optical alternative to living rock, but also functional!

No trace of chemicals - clean and safe for invertebrates, corals and fish

Mining LifeRocks from fossil reefs not only makes them perfect on the outside. Their chemical and structural composition is also natural. LifeRocks are absolutely silicate-free and do not introduce any other chemical surprises into the water. Compared to living rock, they also exhibit a lower nutrient load !

Optimal habitat conditions - for unique reef aquariums

The aragonite rock has grown within a functioning ecosystem. The high macro and micro porosity has arisen naturally and provides exactly the structure that microorganisms and invertebrates are used to and need from nature. This makes a stable, colorful and healthy ecosystem from microorganisms to glittering fish is a piece of cake!

A helping hand to get the process started

LifeRocks are pre-soaked with bacteria that remain dormant until the rocks are placed in the aquarium, allowing for dry transport and storage. Once activated, the bacteria work to reduce ammonia levels in the water to zero. The result is a living, breathing reef that creates the perfect microclimate for marine life.

Product information

LifeRocks come in a variety of shapes and sizes to meet all of your aquascaping needs. For example, LifeRock Original is a versatile product that can be placed or stacked in simple or complex configurations for excellent biological filtration. Shelf Rock and Arches allow you to create spectacular caves, ledges, and arches, while Belize Branches mimic the look of rocky reefs. The LifeRock Shapes, Arch, XL Arch, Mega Arch and MegaCave offer you and your animals arches, rings and tunnels that best mimic natural habitats. Life Rocks can even be broken into pieces and added to a refugium, sump or overflow for additional filtration.