{"product_id":"fiji-pukani-dry-coral-rock-sold-pound","title":"Fiji Pukani Dry Coral Rock - Sold per pound","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: This rock is completely DRY, not alive. Sold per pound (i.e a qty of 5 is equal to 5lbs of rock)\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: These pictures are a representation.  Rock received will vary in shapes and sizes. By default we provide a mix of sizes. You can special request sizes and we'll do our best to fulfill your request, but cannot make guarantees.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The rock is well packed but shipping companies can be quite rough, so expect some minor breakage. We are not able to replace or refund due to shipping damage, the rock can easily be repaired. If you have major damage please contact us.\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tPukani 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tPukani 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIts 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tCompared 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tHighly porous structure for superior biological filtration\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tLightweight and easy to aquascape\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tNatural reef-like appearance with unique shapes and textures\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tProvides caves, ledges, and hiding places for marine life\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tEnvironmentally friendly alternative to harvested live rock\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tIdeal for reef aquariums, fish-only systems, and custom aquascaping projects\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\tAs 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e- 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\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color:#ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Premium Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49706395926770,"sku":"MR-PUKANI","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/0628\/9906\/files\/25374.jpg?v=1782321917","url":"https:\/\/premiumaquatics.com\/products\/fiji-pukani-dry-coral-rock-sold-pound","provider":"Premium Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}