Base rock

[Ni111]

Ive got a 30g with around 30lb of live rock. I was thinking of adding more rock so shall I buy base rock? Do they have the same benefits (after a while of base rock being round live rock)? Thanks

 

[Wy Renegade]

I would think you should be pretty close to what you need, but if you are adding more to an already established tank, base rock is a good way to go. Over time it will be seeded by the already established LR in your system and you don't have to worry about adding anything new or undesirable.

 

[melosu58]

The main benefit to LR is the nitrifying bacteria that colonizes on the rock. Little critters that usually found in LR at the LFS or ocean are a bonus but not the main objective.

 

[Ni111]

Yeah had the tank nearly a year and going reef soon as I get some better lighting so I was thinking about how to set up my rocks for anemones and such so I will need flatter rock and more rocks to place them