Caribsea Look Alive Rock

[wvlegend]

Hi
Has anyone used the Caribsea Look Alive rock in your tanks? It is coated with some sort of Coraline algea, and is suppose to come to life in a few weeks. Just wondering how this might work in a fish only tank.
thanks
wvlegend

 

[wvlegend]

Here's what they are.

 

[fender]

Probably work just fine. Add a couple pieces of the real thing and you are in good shape.

 

[jsb]

Where did you find those? How much? I was thinking of adding some more rock.

 

[fender]

google Caribsea Look Alive

 

[shanev]

Originally posted by wvlegend
It is coated with some sort of Coraline algea, and is suppose to come to life in a few weeks.


I think it will be fine as base rock, but dont think that it is coated with real corraline algae:
Heres some info I found
Look Alive Reef Rocks - Hand epoxy color painted on reef rock to mimic the look of Coraline algae. Perfect for saltwater and african cichlid tanks.

 

[wvlegend]

I e-mailed Caribsea about these rocks and it almost sounds like a Chia Pet. They claim in a few weeks Coralline algea will begin to grow. I think I will add a few lbs of live rock and see if I can get this to come to life.

 

[fender]

Corraline will grow on anything after a few weeks with the right conditions. I had several powerheads that were starting to look like rocks.