{"product_id":"life-rock-reef-tree-extension-kit","title":"Life Rock Reef Tree Extension Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot a starter kit - this adds height to a Reef Tree structure you already own.\u003c\/strong\u003e CaribSea Life Rock Reef Tree Extension Kit is a two-piece add-on for the Life Rock Reef Tree Kit and Reef Tree Arches Kit range. It includes two aragonite rock pieces, each roughly 20-30 cm (8-12 in) at the widest point, plus a short 13-18 cm (5-7 in) stabilising rod that continues the same predrilled joining system. Combined, the two pieces weigh approximately 4.5-5.5 kg (10-12 lb). On its own it is not a freestanding aquascape - it is designed to extend an existing base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtends an existing Reef Tree, doesn't replace it\u003c\/strong\u003e - built to thread onto the same rod system as the Life Rock Reef Tree Kit and Reef Tree Arches Kit, adding height or width to a structure you have already assembled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo purpose-shaped pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e - roughly 20-30 cm at the widest point each, sized to sit naturally above an existing base without dwarfing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRod-assembled, no cement needed\u003c\/strong\u003e - predrilled pieces and a short stabilising rod, the same no-mortar assembly as the rest of the range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAragonite base rock\u003c\/strong\u003e - genuine reef mineral content, not moulded cement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-coated coralline look, no curing required\u003c\/strong\u003e - dry-shipped and manufactured, not reef-harvested, so there is no die-off period to wait out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included, and what you'll still need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 rock pieces (roughly 20-30 cm at the widest point each), 1 short stabilising rod (roughly 13-18 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll still need, and this is the important part:\u003c\/strong\u003e a base structure to extend. This kit does not include a freestanding base and is not sold as a stand-alone aquascape - it is built to attach to a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-kit\"\u003eLife Rock Reef Tree Kit\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-arches-kit\"\u003eLife Rock Reef Tree Arches Kit\u003c\/a\u003e you already own, using the same rod-and-drill-hole system. It will not thread onto loose Life Rock Original or Life Rock Shapes pieces, which are not predrilled. You'll also still need sand or substrate and, optionally, aquascaping mortar for a permanent bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 rock pieces plus 1 stabilising rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePiece size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 20-30 cm (8-12 in) at the widest point each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRod length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 13-18 cm (5-7 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCombined weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 4.5-5.5 kg (10-12 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAragonite base rock with an artificial coralline-mimicking coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreads onto an existing Reef Tree Kit or Arches Kit rod system; no cement required to build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCuring required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine and reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSupplier code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCS0352DTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Life Rock format do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-original-40lb-18kg\"\u003eLife Rock Original\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose, assorted base pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 lb (18 kg) box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilding the main footprint of a reef aquascape from scratch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-shapes-20lb-9kg\"\u003eLife Rock Shapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoose arches, rings and tunnels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 lb (9 kg) box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdding open swim-throughs to a scape you are building yourself\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-kit\"\u003eLife Rock Reef Tree Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-shaped branching kit on a stabilising rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA ready-made vertical centrepiece, no loose-rock aquascaping needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-arches-kit\"\u003eLife Rock Reef Tree Arches Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-shaped kit built around open arches, on a rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Reef Tree look, weighted toward tunnels and overhangs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-extension-kit\"\u003eLife Rock Reef Tree Extension Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdd-on pieces plus a short rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdding height or width to a Reef Tree Kit or Arches Kit you already own\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e owners of a Life Rock Reef Tree Kit or Arches Kit who want more height or a wider canopy without buying a second full kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e a first-time reef aquascape - buy the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-kit\"\u003eLife Rock Reef Tree Kit\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-arches-kit\"\u003eLife Rock Reef Tree Arches Kit\u003c\/a\u003e first, and add this once that base is in the tank. Not suitable for freshwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the pieces under tap water to clear shipping dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the short rod to the top of your existing Reef Tree or Arches Kit structure, then thread the two extension pieces on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTest the arrangement outside the tank before committing, since a taller structure changes the centre of balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd aquascaping mortar at the join if the extended structure needs to be permanently fixed against a boisterous fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-kit\"\u003eCaribSea Life Rock Reef Tree Kit\u003c\/a\u003e - the base structure this kit is designed to extend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-arches-kit\"\u003eCaribSea Life Rock Reef Tree Arches Kit\u003c\/a\u003e - the alternative base, weighted toward open arches, that this kit also fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/life-rock-shapes-20lb-9kg\"\u003eCaribSea Life Rock Shapes\u003c\/a\u003e - loose pieces to blend the extended structure into the surrounding aquascape.\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 on its rock products. 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\u003eRock pieces are handmade and can be fragile in transit - inspect the box on arrival and photograph any breakage before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this Extension Kit on its own, without a Reef Tree Kit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as intended. It is two rock pieces and a short rod designed to attach to an existing Life Rock Reef Tree Kit or Arches Kit. Without a base to extend, it is not a self-supporting aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit any Life Rock base I already have?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built to the Reef Tree Kit and Reef Tree Arches Kit rod system specifically. It will not thread onto loose Life Rock Original or Life Rock Shapes pieces, which are not predrilled for a rod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need cement to attach it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The rod-and-predrilled-hole system holds it in place. Cement or aquascaping mortar is optional, for a permanent bond only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need curing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like the rest of the Life Rock range, it is manufactured rather than reef-harvested, so there is no organic die-off to wait out - just rinse off shipping dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much extra height does it add?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two pieces run roughly 20-30 cm at the widest point each, so expect a meaningful but not dramatic increase over your existing structure - the exact gain depends on how you orient them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293347037475,"sku":"CS0352DTS","price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/life-rock-reef-tree-extensio-43203673850147.webp?v=1790235418","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/life-rock-reef-tree-extension-kit","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}