Live Rock
Live Rock
Should You Add Live Rock To Your Saltwater Aquarium?
A popular new trend among people starting saltwater aquariums is to create a FOWLR environment. FOWLR stands for Fish Only With Live Rock. What this acronym states is that within your saltwater environment you will include both rocks which have been harvested from the sea floor and saltwater fish. The combination of these "live rocks" with saltwater fish brings an attractive marine ecosystem into your very own home.
Harvesting natural rock from the sea floor is illegal therefore you must purchase rock that has been placed on the sea floor and allowed to "grow." In other words, after sitting on the sea floor for a number of years, natural marine life inhabits the transplanted rock which are then harvested. Many different algae, corals, sponges, and crustaceans can be found on these "live rocks." These rocks are cured to ensure their quality and can then be purchased for your personal saltwater aquarium.
Including these rocks into a saltwater aquarium must be done with careful consideration. Many different species of fish, some of which you may desire for your saltwater aquarium, feed on the algae, corals, crustaceans, and invertebrates found on "live rocks." Be sure to research the natural food sources for the fish that you desire to incorporate into a FOWLR saltwater aquarium.
Another thing to consider when starting a FOWLR saltwater aquarium
is the type of filtration you will use. Many of the inhabitants on "live rocks" are filter feeders. They sift small pieces of debris and nutrition from the Water. When you consider putting "live rocks" in a saltwater aquarium know that they cannot stand alone as the only source of filtration. Another system must be used to ensure that you are filtering out debris and pollutants from your saltwater aquarium that could potentially harm the entire environment.
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Know that a FOWLR saltwater aquarium is full of natural beauty but will require some care to ensure that your saltwater environment is healthy. Click here for more information about starting a saltwater aquarium
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