{"product_id":"marcorocks-genuine-fiji-pukani-dry-rock-25lbs","title":"MarcoRocks Genuine Fiji Pukani Dry Rock | 25lbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips Ground From MarcoRocks Free!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn stock for immediate shipping. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePukani Dry Rock is here for the very first time since 2018!  We are proud to announce the offering of Walt Smith Fiji rock. 100% Natural. Sustainably collected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur regular size rock is sold in 25 pound increments. Packed tight in a double wall box with packing material to minimize chipping and breakage. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"\u003e (A small amount of chipping is normal and standard for bulk dry rock shipping) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePukani Dry Rock is one of the most sought-after aquascaping materials in the marine aquarium hobby, prized for its incredibly porous structure, lightweight composition, and natural reef-like appearance. Harvested from ancient reef formations with full CITES permits, and thoroughly dried, Pukani provides hobbyists with an environmentally responsible alternative to wild live rock while offering exceptional biological filtration potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unique, highly porous surface area supports extensive colonization of beneficial nitrifying bacteria, helping establish and maintain a healthy biological filter. The intricate shapes, tunnels, and cavities create stunning aquascapes while providing natural shelter and swimming pathways for fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared to traditional reef rock, Pukani is significantly lighter by volume, allowing aquarists to create large, dramatic structures with less overall weight. Whether used in reef aquariums, fish-only systems, or custom aquascape designs, Pukani Dry Rock serves as a perfect choice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly porous structure for superior biological filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight and easy to aquascape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural reef-like appearance with unique shapes and textures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides caves, ledges, and hiding places for marine life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnvironmentally friendly alternative to harvested live rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for reef aquariums, fish-only systems, and custom aquascaping projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs your aquarium matures, Pukani Dry Rock naturally becomes encrusted with coralline algae and beneficial microorganisms, transforming into a vibrant, living reef structure that closely resembles natural live rock. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing- a bowling ball sized piece weighs between 3-4 pounds.  Pieces vary in appearance. Shown are random pieces pulled from a single box of Pukani rock. For extra large pieces please reach out to us directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote* because this is collected from an actual marine environment, the nutrients bound in the pores will release slight amounts of phosphates over the first few months in water.  This can be easily handled through use of GFO or lanthanum chloride dosing.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marco Rocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46497386037398,"sku":null,"price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/1363\/4442\/files\/839A22DE-E053-4AD7-A3F8-0AC61DFFFC84.jpg?v=1784746461","url":"https:\/\/www.barrierreefaquariums.com\/products\/marcorocks-genuine-fiji-pukani-dry-rock-25lbs","provider":"Barrier Reef Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}