Aquaforest AF Synthetic Rock - Shelves

Aquaforest AF Synthetic Rock - Shelves

Aquaforest AF Synthetic Rock - Shelves is a man-made reef rock option for aquarists who want to build clean, stable marine scapes without the risks often associated with natural live rock. Designed for reef systems, these flat shelf-shaped pieces are ideal for creating ledges, platforms and coral display areas while also contributing to biological filtration.

Key Benefits

• Made from natural, lightweight materials for easier handling and aquascaping
• Highly porous structure supports colonisation by beneficial bacteria
• Can be used as part of your aquarium’s filtration system
• Helps maintain long-term biological balance in the tank
• Contains calcium carbonate, which supports pH and KH stability
• Promotes conditions that assist coral skeleton growth and calcification
• Tested to ensure it does not release unwanted substances into the water
• Looks similar to natural live rock without introducing nuisance pests
• Free from algae, parasites, contaminants and other invasive organisms
• Can be bonded easily with AF Stone Fix

How to Use

Rinse the rock in RO water before placing it in the aquarium. Arrange the shelf pieces as needed to create overhangs, platforms and open reef structures. If any pieces crack during transport, fragments can be joined again using Stone Fix.

Suitable For

Best suited to marine and reef aquariums. For freshwater use, AF Rock should only be placed in water with a pH above 7.0.

Specifications

• Type: Synthetic shelf rock for aquascaping
• Weight: 18 kg / 40 lbs
• Structure: Lightweight and porous

What's Included

Several flat, shelf-like rock pieces suitable for building coral platforms and reef display structures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Aquaforest AF Synthetic Rock - Shelves in a reef tank?
Yes. It is designed for marine and reef aquariums, where its porous structure supports beneficial bacteria and its shelf shape helps create coral ledges and display platforms.

Do I need to rinse the rock before use?
Yes. Rinse all pieces in RO water before adding them to your aquarium.

Is this rock safe compared with natural live rock?
Yes. It is laboratory tested not to leach unwanted chemicals and is free from algae, parasites, pests and other harmful hitchhikers often associated with natural live rock.

Can this rock be used in freshwater aquariums?
Yes, but only in freshwater aquariums where the pH is above 7.0.

What if a piece breaks during transport?
Because the rock is highly porous, breakage can happen in transit. Broken sections can be rejoined using AF Stone Fix.

How much rock is included?
This pack contains 18 kg / 40 lbs of shelf-style synthetic rock, supplied as several flat pieces for aquascaping.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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