Why Aquariums Need Live Rock ?
Live rock is of absolute paramount importance in either fish only or coral reef eco-systems. Live rock becomes the main biological nitrification base or biological filter of a saltwater aquarium. In both instances, live rock provides the beneficial organisms for proper water management and for the longevity of delicate live stock species. To better understand what purpose live rock serves in an aquarium, There was a great article titled “Your First Reef Aquarium”, published in Aquarium USA Magazine in 1994 by Charles Delbeek. In this article he explains it beautifully: “The use of live rock immediately introduces into the aquarium numerous algae, bacteria and small invertebrates all of which contribute to the overall quality of the aquarium water. Live rock has just as much, if not more, surface area for bacteria than a trickle filter. Since live rock in the aquarium contains various types of bacteria, algae and corals, waste products such as ammonia, nitrate and phosphate can have a n
