Item: Dry Rock
Rating: 5
Author: Emerald Green

More About AlgaeBarn Dry Rock

How Does AlgaeBarn Dry Rock Benefit My Tank? +

Dry rock serves as one of the primary filters in a marine aquarium. It is colonized by beneficial nitrifying bacteria that serve to eliminate toxic ammonia and nitrite from the ecosystem.

What will the AlgaeBarn Dry Rock look like upon arrival? +

AlgaeBarn Dry Rock comes in a box with plenty of packing paper to minimize any damage in transport. There may be some dust on the rocks, and we would recommend rinsing that off with RO water.

How do I add AlgaeBarn Dry Rock to my tank? +

You can simply rinse of the rock with RO water. If you choose to modify the rock with a chisel and hammer(use appropriate safety equipment), we would recommend rinsing the rock afterwards.

How much AlgaeBarn Dry Rock do I add to my tank? +

We recommend 1lb per 1 gallon of display tank aquarium volume.

How Frequently should I add AlgaeBarn Dry Rock to my tank +

We recommend purchasing rock when you are setting up a new aquarium or expanding a current one. You should not need to add rock in any regularlity

Dry Live Rock

Whether you are starting up a new tank or adding more rock to an established tank, this dry live rock is a critical component for aquascaping as well as providing a habitat for beneficial nitrifying bacteria such as Fritz TurboStart 900 and live copepods such as 5280 Pods. Start your aquarium the right way, without pests and parasites, and you will likely save money and be spared the pain and agony of unwanted hitchhikers.

How long does it take to cycle dry rock?

You can cycle your dry rock with FritzZyme Turbo Start 900 in as little as 5 days.

How much Dry Live Rock do I need?

We recommend 3/4 to 1.5 lb per gallon of display tank. We always recommend you purchase slightly more than you need. Extra live rock can also broken into smaller pieces and placed in a sump or refugium.

Can I get pests and parasites from this rock?

Unlike rock taken from the ocean, we offer a 100% guaranteed that this rock is parasite free.

Do I need to cure this dry live rock?

No, you do not need to cure this product.

How do you ship this product?

We ship this item with UPS Ground.

How is this rock sourced?

This rock is extracted in an environmentally responsible manner: from an ancient, dried up inland reef. We will not carry any rock that mined from a living reef.

Do you offer refunds?

Due to the slim margins on this product, we can not issue refunds or replacements on this rock.

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Our Guarantee

We take the worry out of buying Live Copepods, Phytoplankton, Inverts, and Captive Bred Fish online by going above and beyond to take care of our customers. That’s why we guarantee every order we ship will be 100% Alive On Arrival or we will replace it free of charge. Booya. We’ll even cover the shipping on the replacement no matter which service you choose. Double Booya.

About our policy: When your order arrives, be sure and inspect the contents to ensure everything is looking alive and well before you add them to your tank or put them in the fridge. We’ll give you 12 hours after delivery to make sure you are completely satisfied.

“We will take care of you and make it right”

If for any reason you decide something isn’t quite ultra grade, simply snap a photo of the unopened item(s) you would like replaced. Be sure to get the expiration date on the back label in the photo. After that, visit www.algaebarn.com/claims and submit the form. We’ll review the photo and have a replacement out to you faster than a six-line wrasse at feeding time.

Captive Bred Fish: We guarantee every Live Fish we ship to be 100% Alive On Arrival and we also offer a 7-day health guarantee on all Live Captive Bred Fish. In the event that your fish arrives DOA (Dead On Arrival), simply take a photo of the fish in the unopened bag/jar within 2 hours after delivery and visit www.algaebarn.com/claims to submit the form. If the fish is DOA, we will offer you a choice of either a full refund or a free replacement, including the shipping cost. If the fish expires from natural causes (this does not include being killed by tank mates, jumping out of the aquarium, being acclimated to the wrong environment, not being fed the recommended foods) within 7 days after delivery, just provide a picture of the expired fish and we will offer you a free replacement, however, you must pay for shipping, or a refund, less the shipping cost. We can offer this industry leading guarantee on all of our live fish because Captive Bred fish are generally healthier and hardier than their wild-caught counterparts!

Invertebrates: We guarantee every invertebrate (Invert) we ship to be 100% Alive On Arrival. In the event that your inverts arrive DOA, simply take photos of the DOA items within 2 hours of delivery and visit www.algaebarn.com/claims to submit the form. We will review the photos and issue store credit for any DOA Inverts!

Once your replacement order is processed, we’ll send you a brand new tracking number automatically. Thats it, pretty simple right?

So start giving your tank the love it deserves and order with confidence knowing that AlgaeBarn has your back.

Dry Rock