{"product_id":"life-rock-dreamscapes-aquascaping-kit-15-25-gallon","title":"Life Rock Dreamscapes Aquascaping Kit 15-25 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA matched set of reef shapes chosen so you do not have to.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CaribSea LifeRock Dreamscapes Aquascaping Kit is a pre-selected assortment of dry aragonite rock sized for a 15 to 25 US gallon aquarium, which is roughly 57 to 95 litres. Instead of buying rock by the box and hoping the shapes work together, you get arches, a ledge, a donut, a branch cluster and loose base rock in one carton. It needs no curing - a light rinse and it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assortment CaribSea supplies in the 15 to 25 gallon kit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Arches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Ledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Donut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Ultimate Branch Cluster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 lb (3.63 kg) of Original LifeRock base rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is individually hand made, so the exact form, size and colouring of each shape varies between kits. Product photos are representative rather than the specific pieces you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribSea markets the Dreamscapes range as having everything needed to aquascape an aquarium. Read that carefully against the box, because two things a first-time reefer often assumes are in it are not:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascaping cement or glue\u003c\/strong\u003e - not supplied with this size. CaribSea does include a jar of Rock Lock Aquascaping Cement with the larger 40 to 60 gallon kit, but not with the 15 to 25. If you want bonded joints rather than a dry-stacked scape, budget for reef-safe cement or cyanoacrylate gel separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand or substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e - the kit is rock only. An aragonite sand bed such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/caribsea-arag-alive-live-reef-sand\"\u003eCaribSea Arag-Alive Live Reef Sand\u003c\/a\u003e is a separate purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt mix, saltwater, filtration and lighting are likewise not part of this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShapes chosen to work together\u003c\/strong\u003e - the arches, ledge and branch cluster are proportioned for a tank of this size, so you are not trying to fit a 30 cm arch into a 40 cm tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase rock included\u003c\/strong\u003e - 3.63 kg of Original LifeRock fills gaps, levels feature pieces and builds up the footing under the arches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo curing\u003c\/strong\u003e - dry aragonite rock infused with living spored bacteria. There is no die-off to rot out, no ammonia from the rock itself and no weeks in a curing bin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal aragonitic base rock, not cement\u003c\/strong\u003e - nothing leaches out and there is no cement cure to manage before livestock goes in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoralline-toned coating\u003c\/strong\u003e - the scape is purple from day one rather than bare white for its first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArches and a donut give open structure\u003c\/strong\u003e - swim-throughs and negative space, which is what stops a small reef looking like a pile of rubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand crafted in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e - not beach or reef collected, so nothing was removed from a wild reef to make it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribSea sizes this kit for a 15 to 25 US gallon aquarium. In litres that is about 57 to 95 L, which covers most of the common Australian nano and small reef footprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTank\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 x 45 x 45 cm cube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 90 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithin range - at the upper end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 x 30 x 36 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 64 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithin range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 x 45 x 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 120 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbove range - add base rock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 30 x 30 cm nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 36 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelow range - the 5 to 15 gallon kit suits better\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is sized by water volume rather than footprint, so check the length too. A branch cluster and two arches want somewhere to sit without crowding the glass, and a tank under about 50 cm long will feel tight with the full assortment in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Dreamscapes kit do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaped pieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase rock\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDreamscapes 5 - 15 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 19 - 57 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Nano Arch, 1 Ledge, 1 Ultimate Nano Branch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 lb (2.27 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDreamscapes 15 - 25 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 57 - 95 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Arches, 1 Ledge, 1 Donut, 1 Ultimate Branch Cluster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb (3.63 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDreamscapes 40 - 60 gallon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 151 - 227 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Arches, 3 Ledges, 1 Donut, 1 Cave, 1 Fancy Branch Cluster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 lb (6.80 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded - 1 jar Rock Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe step up from the 15 to 25 kit is not just more rock. The larger kit adds a cave and a third ledge, and it is the only size that ships with cement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated tank volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 - 25 US gallons (approximately 57 - 95 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaped pieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 - two arches, one ledge, one donut, one branch cluster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase rock included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 lb (3.63 kg) Original LifeRock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal aragonitic base rock, not cement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePorosity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtensive macro and micro porosity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoralline algae colouration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBiological\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContains living spored bacteria to help start the cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCuring\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRinsing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight rinse in clean fresh or saltwater to remove loose particles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffect on water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaises pH and alkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine and reef; also suitable for African cichlid tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand crafted in the USA, not beach or reef collected\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e008479153920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribSea does not publish a total shipped weight for this kit. The 3.63 kg figure above is the loose base rock only, and the five shaped pieces are additional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay all the pieces out on a towel before anything goes near the tank, so you can see what you have to work with.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse lightly in clean fresh or saltwater. This washes off loose dust only - it is not a cleaning or curing step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry-fit the scape in the empty tank. Start with the branch cluster or an arch as the single focal point, placed off the centre line rather than in the middle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the loose base rock underneath, not on top. Its job is to level the feature pieces and give the arches a stable footing on the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave a gap between the rock and the back and side glass. Roughly a hand's width keeps flow moving behind the scape and keeps a magnet cleaner able to pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush firmly on every piece before you add water. Anything that rocks now will move later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd sand around the base afterwards, then fill slowly onto a plate or bag rather than directly onto the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e nano and small marine or reef aquariums between about 57 and 95 L; first reef builds, where choosing individual rock shapes is the hardest part; African cichlid tanks of a similar size, which want the same hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e planted freshwater aquariums, soft-water community tanks, blackwater and Amazonian setups, shrimp tanks and discus systems. CaribSea states that LifeRock raises pH and alkalinity and should only be used in marine, reef or African Cichlid tanks, and that is not something you can dial back. For a freshwater hardscape, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dragon-stone-freshwater-rock-25lb-11kg\"\u003eDragon Stone Freshwater Rock\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/caribsea-arag-alive-live-reef-sand\"\u003eCaribSea Arag-Alive Live Reef Sand\u003c\/a\u003e - the sand bed the kit does not include, with chemistry that matches the rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-flatz-20lb-9kg\"\u003eCaribSea LifeRock Flatz\u003c\/a\u003e - sliced shelves for adding frag platforms and levelling the arches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-original-40lb-18kg\"\u003eCaribSea LifeRock Original 40lb\u003c\/a\u003e - extra base rock if your tank is at or above the top of the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/caribsea-purple-up\"\u003eCaribSea Purple-Up\u003c\/a\u003e - calcium and trace supplement aimed at growing real coralline over the factory colouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaribSea does not publish a warranty term for its aquascaping rock. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless, and are not limited by anything the manufacturer does or does not offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-made rock travels poorly and arches and branch clusters are the most fragile shapes in the range. Minor chipping is normal and does not affect how the rock performs. A clean break can generally be rejoined with reef-safe gel and disappears once the scape is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat exactly comes in the CaribSea LifeRock Dreamscapes 15 to 25 gallon kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo arches, one ledge, one donut, one Ultimate Branch Cluster, and 8 lb (3.63 kg) of Original LifeRock base rock. Aquascaping cement, sand and substrate are not included with this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the kit include glue or cement?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot this size. CaribSea includes a jar of Rock Lock Aquascaping Cement with the 40 to 60 gallon Dreamscapes kit only. For the 15 to 25 gallon kit you will need reef-safe cement or cyanoacrylate gel separately if you want to bond the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the rock need curing before I use it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. CaribSea states that LifeRock does not need curing and recommends only rinsing lightly with clean fresh or saltwater to remove loose particles. It is dry rock, so there is no die-off and no ammonia produced by the rock itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this kit cycle my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will help start the cycle but not complete it. The rock contains living spored bacteria that activate in saltwater, which shortens the process. Test ammonia and nitrite and wait until both read zero before adding livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it in a freshwater aquarium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in an African cichlid tank. CaribSea states that LifeRock raises pH and alkalinity and should be used only in marine, reef or African Cichlid aquariums. It is the wrong rock for a planted, soft-water, shrimp or discus setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs enough rock included, or do I need more?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a tank at the lower end of the range the kit is designed to be sufficient on its own. Towards 95 L, and particularly if you want a dense, cave-heavy scape rather than an open one, most people add a box of base rock. CaribSea's own broader guidance works out to roughly 0.08 to 0.12 kg of rock per litre of display volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293348151587,"sku":"CS15392","price":469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/cs15392_1733109392_thumb_dbfb52ba-d492-4906-a26f-1c95bca58cf9.png?v=1783216136","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/life-rock-dreamscapes-aquascaping-kit-15-25-gallon","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}