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You are here: Home / Rock and Substrate / A Clean Start: The Benefits of Using Dry Base Rock

A Clean Start: The Benefits of Using Dry Base Rock

by greg.chernoff

Considering that it serves as both aquascape material and biofilter medium, it’s safe to say that live rock is pretty important. We want it to look and “behave” as naturally as possible. Really, truly “live” rock can only be as good as the Dry base rock you build it on. For reef aquaria, the best substructure is the one that corals grow on in the wild: Natural base rock.

Natural base rock is composed primarily of calcium carbonate skeletons that previous stony coral residents left behind. In fact, coral reefs are pretty much made up entirely of base rock, with a relatively thin layer of living corals over the surface. Because of its many little pockets and miniscule pores, freshly deposited material can host many ecologically beneficial organisms ranging from nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria to microcrustaceans such as copepods.

In terms of appearance, ease-of-use and ecological friendliness, it’s hard to beat AlgaeBarn’s dry base rock. This premium natural reef rock is sustainably extracted in Florida. As evident from their composition and their distinctive striations, these deposits were once part of a large ancient coral reef.

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Dry Base Rock: Aquarium Use

A beautiful Marine Aquarium

For most aquarists, top-notch base rock is irregularly shaped (rather than round cobbles) and low-density (that is, highly porous). The closer you look at it, the more little pits and crannies and tunnels you see. It’s pretty difficult to recreate the real thing. Yet there is good reason to do so, as alternatives to wild-collected reef rock help reduce ecological disturbance in sensitive coral reef habitats.

A very attractive alternative is AlgaeBarn’s dry base rock. It is available in three sizes, with each piece being unique. This stuff looks real, the shapes are cool and it’s extremely easy to work with. You either can add this rock to your existing reef structure or build a totally new hardscape. And its benefits aren’t just functional or aesthetic.

Dry base rock gives you more control over the ecological development of your reef structure. Firstly, it is devoid of organisms that can die and foul the water. This means no stinky, nasty “curing” period to wait out. Base rock develops into beautiful “live” rock as exposed surfaces become colonized by various desirable crustose algae and sessile invertebrates. Just as importantly, because it is dry and sterile, it poses to risk of introducing unwanted hitchhikers (such as Aiptasia or hair algae).

This rock scapes to form intricate structures rather than just boring stacks. Its highly irregular shape is attractive and permits good water circulation. Its high porosity allows for a rich microbial community. In fact, using Fritz TurboStart 900 and an ammonia source, you can turn this product into fully cycled live rock in as little as five days! Add live anaerobic photoheterotrophic bacteria (i.e. PNS Probio™) at this time for reliable removal of nitrates and dissolved organics.

Stepping Stones

Generally, base rock is used to establish a system biologically before more heavily colonized premium rock is added. This allows to system to cycle fully before introducing more sensitive live rock organisms (such as sponges). When starting exclusively with dry base rock, this process can (and should) be carried out in the dark as to halt algal blooms.

How much is enough? Never seems to be enough rock in practice, right? For that reason, we would recommend acquiring slightly more than the estimated required amount. We recommend around 1 pound of rock per 1 gallon of display tank aquarium volume. This will give you some extra options as you scape, and also leave a piece or two to toss in the sump or refugium. Because it is completely chemically inert, it never needs to be replaced.

Finally, this material is incredibly simple to work with. It is amorphous rather than chunky. You can break it up or even drill it as you please. Just rinse it and it’s ready to use! With AlgaeBarn’s dry reef rock, there is no need for curing (thank goodness) nor any need to quarantine for pests or parasites.

 

The Obvious Choice

When comparing dry reef rock to other materials, it’s always good to start by pointing out that this rock is extracted in an environmentally responsible manner: from an ancient, dried-up coral reef (AlgaeBarn will not carry any rock that mined from a living reef).

But reef aquarists very often have additional considerations such as cost and appearance. In terms of cost, you can’t go wrong shipping dry! Sure does help that this material is so porous and lightweight. And for those purists who demand authenticity, you may rest assured that it is a totally natural material with a naturally beautiful look.

But talk about a much smoother ride when establishing a new system! With dry rock, you escape the headaches caused by hitchhiking pests or water fouling caused by die-off; it might take nothing more than a single Aiptasia to make you wish that you’d started dry. Using quality bacterial inoculants, you can have the rock and whole system cycled in very short time with no messes. Its many little cracks and crevasses offer refuge to tiny beneficial animals such as copepods. Highly versatile, it can be used effectively to create an awesome frame for your final, mature reef display!

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  1. Jason Hempel says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    I used your new tank set up with my 40 Fallon reef. First time I have ever done dry rock and sand. Went great thanks

    Reply
    • Bob says

      April 30, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      It was not that long ago that lfs would only recommend live rock in a marine system

      Reply
    • Benjamin Hosaflook says

      May 1, 2019 at 9:51 am

      I’d only ever use dry rock. I don’t like risking getting pests and nasty critters in my tank!

      Reply
  2. John Burke says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    I used Marco dry rock on my last project and it is fantastic

    Reply
  3. NICOLE KAY GROFF says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    Great giveaway

    Reply
  4. Terrence Henderson says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Great read for a alternate rock. So much cheap my take longer to cycle but worth in the end.

    Reply
  5. William Wahl says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    Love how everything is clean and no pests!

    Reply
    • Josha says

      April 29, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      That’s the best part no pest!

      Reply
  6. Chas Johnson says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    I want free pods.

    Reply
    • Derrick Cox says

      April 29, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      I want free pods more lol

      Reply
  7. Magnus Nick says

    April 29, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    I like pukani.

    Reply
  8. Kris Kasarda says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:04 pm

    I started with live rock in first tank, but used dry rock on upgrades.

    Reply
  9. Hank Hough says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:05 pm

    I should have used dry base rock. I bought live rock from my LFS and it came with vermetid snails that survived the dip. Now I am constantly fighting these things.

    Reply
  10. Brian Ruffini says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    Ive always started my tanks with dry rock. Wouldnt use anything else

    Reply
  11. Andrew says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:09 pm

    Great!

    Reply
  12. Victoria Brewer says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Some of my rock was dry rock that came out of my dad’s tank 20 years ago

    Reply
  13. Steve Baring says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    Nice to not have to worry about pests.

    Reply
  14. John LeBlanc Jr. says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    dry rock for the win. No pests. And i love the pods!

    Reply
  15. COLE JORDAN says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Love using dry rock to start

    Reply
  16. Carol Mauch says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:40 pm

    Responsible rock with less baggage!

    Reply
  17. John says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    I have been thinking about doing this… I do love the idea of pest free!
    I have added dry rock to my existing tank and I know everything colors up and comes alive

    Reply
  18. Garrett Dykes says

    April 29, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    After using dry rock Ill probably never go back to live unless its from a well established tank that i know.

    Reply
  19. Stefan Najbicz says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    You can know that you won’t get unwanted hitchhikers.

    Reply
  20. 2jessramirez says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    I used dry rock to start my 90 gal tank a year ago. So far so good.

    Reply
  21. Kathryn Ertl says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    I am still hooked on live rock, there are so many amazing creatures hiding in it.

    Reply
  22. Nicholas Pettit says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:15 pm

    Always better to have dry rock to avoid risk of pests. Nothing worse then starting with a problem.

    Reply
  23. Emily Long says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:25 pm

    Dry rock is a great way to start a tank.

    Reply
  24. brennanlottes says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    Cool ingo

    Reply
  25. Daniel says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:34 pm

    I started off with dry rock. I have heard too many issues with hitchhikers.

    Reply
  26. Corie Helms says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    I started my tank with dry rock, though it took longer to cycle, I know my rock is pest free.

    Reply
  27. Richard Quickley says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Good to know

    Reply
  28. James G says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    Dry rocks Never have pests, enough said!!!

    Reply
  29. Matt says

    April 29, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    I used dry rock for my startup didn’t want to risk bringing anything in before even starting!

    Reply
  30. Foster L White Jr says

    April 29, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    I have done this in the past. I have a friend that is in the midst of getting things together. As with the other I am forwarding this along.

    Reply
  31. Allen Penner says

    April 29, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    Ive always started my tanks with dry rock. Wouldnt use anything else

    Reply
  32. Jordan says

    April 29, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    Dry rock is the way to go

    Reply
  33. Micah M Workman says

    April 29, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    How much of a difference does this make

    Reply
  34. Ricardo Munoz says

    April 29, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    Absolutely love yalls products.

    Reply
  35. Stacey Pope says

    April 29, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    Excited about my dry rock!

    Reply
  36. David says

    April 29, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    Good tips. I will probably go this route next time.

    Reply
  37. Jennifer Mumbower says

    April 29, 2019 at 10:11 pm

    I wish I would have used dry rock. Live and learn!

    Reply
  38. mecaveman says

    April 29, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    nice

    Reply
  39. Leony Sanchez says

    April 29, 2019 at 11:10 pm

    I got a great deal at Aquashella from AlgaeBarn

    Reply
  40. James Higgins says

    April 30, 2019 at 12:13 am

    I used a mix of dry and live

    Reply
  41. Stephanie Prall says

    April 30, 2019 at 1:19 am

    Great info, thanks!

    Reply
  42. Compy Ginorio says

    April 30, 2019 at 1:33 am

    Back in the days we use live rocks to start and landscape our tanks. But all my recently built I been using dry rock. Much safer less hitchhiking pests. And withing few month time, seeding beneficial bacteria, amphipods, coppods, and different types of beneficial worms it will became more than alive. Ready and looking like right out of the ocean.

    Reply
  43. jam5146 says

    April 30, 2019 at 4:19 am

    Much safer to use dry rock.

    Reply
  44. Travis oglesbee says

    April 30, 2019 at 4:28 am

    How instant my tank. No pests

    Reply
  45. Michael W says

    April 30, 2019 at 4:40 am

    Dry rock seems like a good idea, but will miss the nice surprises that can come with traditional live rock.

    Reply
  46. Bill Ceruzzi says

    April 30, 2019 at 5:21 am

    Dry rock is the best.

    Reply
  47. Robert Parker says

    April 30, 2019 at 5:55 am

    All rock is dead, its rock lol

    Reply
  48. nedaley says

    April 30, 2019 at 6:25 am

    Dry rock is definitely the best way for aquarium set up for your first tank. The biodiversity of wet rock is great but you WILL get unwanted items too. Adding your own small frags and inverts is best. Then just add some loose rock to the back if first tank to begin seeding for next tank.

    Reply
  49. billymumford0 says

    April 30, 2019 at 6:41 am

    I used dry rock for my set up and have been so happy with the results.

    Reply
  50. Matt Kalender says

    April 30, 2019 at 6:47 am

    Better safe than sorry.

    Reply
  51. Josh Hiltabiddle says

    April 30, 2019 at 6:57 am

    Can’t wait to get my pods and phyto!

    Reply
  52. renner.nate says

    April 30, 2019 at 7:24 am

    I’ve always started with responsibly sourced dry rock, and then seed it with rubble from an established tank

    Reply
  53. Malachi Inabnit says

    April 30, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Thank you for the info! I had no idea how many response there are to use dry rock.

    Reply
  54. Izaac Ubelhor says

    April 30, 2019 at 7:52 am

    Didnt use dry rock, thought it would be nice to get a variety of micro fauna. Ended up getting a gorilla crab, aiptasia, and vermetid snails for no additional cost!

    Reply
  55. Ken says

    April 30, 2019 at 9:09 am

    Unfortunately I used some rock that had aptasia on it

    Reply
  56. Jereny Butwina says

    April 30, 2019 at 9:27 am

    I just used pristine dry rock n got ur refugium pack to help kick it off n fritz turbo start 900

    Reply
  57. Leslie Pustilnik says

    April 30, 2019 at 9:42 am

    I started one tank with live rock and one with mostly dry. I was happier with the mostly dry rock process.

    Reply
  58. William Smithee says

    April 30, 2019 at 10:06 am

    I started my current aquarium with dry rock. I’m still going through the ugly phase. Hopefully, things will get better soon.

    Reply
  59. Rhonda Swetnam says

    April 30, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    I have always used dry base rock and have never regretted it!

    Reply
  60. Bryan Pierre says

    April 30, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    I used caribea sea no issues

    Reply
  61. Jonathan Pinero says

    April 30, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    I used dry rock and save me a bunch of headaches highly recommend dry rock.

    Reply
  62. jamesdylanmccraw says

    April 30, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    This info is very descriptive and helpful

    Reply
  63. Elmer Nicomedez says

    April 30, 2019 at 10:32 pm

    I still find myself wanting live rock, if I can find a source that does not hurt the reefs. No pest is a great goal but to my reality, all things have their place. I took things slow at the early stages of my tank and have come out successful. I have found the more involved you are with maintaining the tank with minimal interference to the natural order of the tank will produce a tank that will love you back.

    Reply
  64. Horace says

    May 1, 2019 at 6:27 am

    Both good and bad, no pests (esp aptasia) but a lot of good tank clean up animals such as small brittle stars, copepods and bacteria can come with. As long as it’s environmentally responsible, either is a good choice

    Reply
  65. Nicole Radice says

    May 1, 2019 at 8:36 am

    I used dry rock, it’s cheaper and no risk of hitch hikers

    Reply
  66. Dennis Wu says

    May 1, 2019 at 9:33 am

    I’m looking forward to adding biodiversity to my LR with your products as well!

    Reply
  67. Renae911 says

    May 1, 2019 at 10:17 am

    I am new to saltwater/marine tanks. I have used live rock on my first built but I am going to use dry rock on my second built

    Reply
  68. Ben Wehmann says

    May 1, 2019 at 11:48 am

    The only problem I had with dry base rock is how long it takes to color up

    Reply
  69. Christopher Burns says

    May 1, 2019 at 12:01 pm

    loved watching the rock go thru the stages of becoming live

    Reply
  70. Judi A Knight-Mitzel says

    May 1, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    Its been aprox 10 yrs since i had a SW tank and this time around I started with dry rock to prevent bringing in unwanted “extras”. I am in the process of setting up a refuge and hoping to eventually have lots of copepods naturally reproducing.

    One question I have: With using 1 lb per gal, in a 32 g biocube, we tried building “up” more. But it seems as though so many corals prefer sand bed or lower area…. With limited “floor” space, how do people work around this?

    Reply
  71. Justin Grove says

    May 1, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Ummm I’ll
    Take all the pods

    Reply
  72. Sally says

    May 1, 2019 at 12:50 pm

    Absolutely fascinating information. I hope to try this on my next tank set up!

    Reply
  73. Cole says

    May 1, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    At least you don’t get pests

    Reply
  74. Donny says

    May 1, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    Great read.

    Reply
  75. Aquatic showcases says

    May 1, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    I started with Dry Base Rock…No Regrets!!

    Reply
  76. Mike says

    May 1, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    Have started reef tanks with dry rock for my last 4 tanks and have had great success! It takes longer to get a well established tank in my opinion but avoids a lot of unwanted pests.

    Reply
  77. Robert says

    May 3, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    I love the carib sea shapes plus you don’t have to worry about everything drying out while you spape it the way you want and killing everything that makes it live leaving you with alot of amonia

    Reply

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