| Using Saltwater Live Rock in Saltwater Fish Tanks | | | | tank. |
| Aquariums are a type of fish hobby that many | | | | Technically, this saltwater rock is not alive. The rock |
| people enjoy. From children to adults, keeping fish as | | | | itself can be thought of as a shell. Upon this shell, |
| pets can be a rewarding experience. Those who | | | | many microscopic creatures live and contribute to the |
| enjoy saltwater fish in particular must meet the strict | | | | health of the tank. A saltwater live rock will |
| requirements in which saltwater fish will thrive in. For | | | | contribute to the health of the tank by serving as a |
| instance, the amount of salinity will vary between | | | | base for nitrogen. Nitrogen is an element that is |
| fish, as well the vegetation required. Clownfish will | | | | commonly a waste product in higher organisms. Few |
| want an Anemone in the tank, as the two animals | | | | animals and plants can use nitrogen at all, as such |
| are symbiotic creatures in the wild. Other saltwater | | | | many bacteria will use this nitrogen and convert it to |
| fish will want rocks or coral in the tank. For picky fish, | | | | either a usable form for continuous use by fish and |
| a saltwater live rock can be a great addition to the | | | | plants or will convert it to an inert waste product. |