Vanuatu Live Rock is an "uncured", porous rock that is available in partial box lots weighing 30 pounds. The average size rock varies between 5 to 16 inches, or larger. The recommended weight per gallon is between 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 pounds per. This quantity will create a beautiful aquascape, with many open holes and crevices, for marine life to hide. For aquascaping, it is acceptable to alter the shapes and sizes of the rock with a hammer and chisel. This will not damage the integrity of the rock, nor it's inhabitants.

Because the rock is uncured, more biodiversity can be found on this type of live rock. This type of live rock is composed of very porous calcium carbonate. Under proper lighting conditions, exposed areas of the live rock will become covered in purple, red, yellow, pink, orange, and green coralline algae. Various forms of macro algae are also common with this live rock from this collection area.

Vanuatu Live Rock will benefit not only reef aquariums, but also fish-only aquariums. Live rock will provide a natural food source for some fish, aid in the breakdown of waste produced by aquarium inhabitants, and create a foundation for live corals or decorations in a fish-only aquarium. A diversity of life forms such as plants, worms, sponges, starfish, crustaceans, mollusks, and occasionally even hard or soft corals are present with this type of rock.

Vanuatu Live Rock is easy to maintain in the aquarium, and makes an excellent candidate for the beginner or the expert aquarist. This type of rock requires moderate lighting, and moderate water movement, along with the addition of calcium, strontium, iodine, and trace elements.

It is imperative to cure the rock again upon receipt, before it is placed in the display aquarium that contains fish, coral, or inverts.

Please refer to our Live Rock/Sand Acclimation Guide to ensure a successful introduction to your tank.

Please note: We ship live rock & sand via Federal Express 2nd day air Tuesday and Wednesday. If you prefer next-day and/or Saturday shipping, we will ship Tuesday through Friday for additional shipping charges.