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# ARC Reef (Atlantic Reef Conservation): Atlantic Reef Conservation (ARC) is a state and federally licensed aquaculture facility dedicated to coral reef restoration. To date, ARC has cultivated over 43,000 square feet of new marine reefs. Our internal research department and phycology laboratory specialize in coralline algae protists, live rock aquaculture, and the execution of clinical marine trials. ARC's conservation efforts focus on engineering innovative methodologies for large-scale coral propagation and reef restoration. We are active members of the International Society for Applied Phycology, the International Phycological Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

## Sitemaps
[XML Sitemap](https://arcreef.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages.

## Posts
- [Coralline Algae – The Ultimate Guide](https://arcreef.com/live-rock/coralline-algae/): Coralline Algae is a type of red Algae in the order Corallinales. It is a desirable algae to have in a saltwater aquarium and its growth is an indication of a properly matured marine fish tank. It is commonly introduced into an aquarium by placing live rock into the aquarium. Coralline Algae enters the system as one of the many beneficial "hitchhiker's" on live rock as well as on the shells of snails. For a full list of aquarium hitchhikers see our article, Live Rock Hitchhikers.
- [Live Rock – The Ultimate Guide](https://arcreef.com/live-rock/live-rock-guide/): The role of Live Rock in an aquarium is a vital one. This guide helps to answer the many questions about what it is, why we need it, how to care for it, and how to select the best type for you.
- [Live Rock Curing – The Ultimate Guide](https://arcreef.com/live-rock/live-rock-curing-guide/): We have created the chart below to give you a good idea if curing Live Rock will be needed or not for your order.  All orders are shipped out from our Miami facility, so the closer you live to Florida, the less likely you will need to go through the process of Live Rock Curing.  We have found that if your order takes 4 days or less to receive then 90% of the time you will not need to cure your Live Rocks and they can be placed directly into your tank.  If your shipping time is over 4 days, then we recommend a few days of curing.  The curing process for aquacultured Live Rock is never as long or as intense as it is for Fiji or Pukani type Live Rock.  As a reference we have included below the steps you would need to follow for "non-aquacultured Live Rock".
- [Bristle Worms – Fireworms – Polychaete](https://arcreef.com/bristle-worms/bristle-worms-fireworms/): Everything You've Wanted to Know About Bristle Worms But Were Afraid to Ask!
- [Bobbit Worm – Eunice aphroditois](https://arcreef.com/bristle-worms/bobbit-worm-eunice-aphroditois/): The Bobbit Worm, or Eunice Aphroditois is a marine ambush predator
- [Heart Reef, Miami](https://arcreef.com/coral-restoration/heart-reef/): The next time you have a flight into Miami International Airport (MIA), you might just be in for a little surprise. Certain flight paths will take your plane over a strange new addition to the tropical waters below.  If you look out your window and look below, you may see a massive heart reef in the water lovingly starring back at you.
- [ARC Reef Live Rock](https://arcreef.com/live-rock/arc-reef-live-rock/): ARC Reef Live Rock is 100% Aquacultured right here in the US.  For every 1lb purchased we plant 10lbs. of the source material. To date, we have created over 43,500 sq. ft. of coral reef and this figure will be nearly double in 2020.
- [Saltwater Aquarium Supplies Guide](https://arcreef.com/research/saltwater-aquarium-supplies-guide/): Practical Buying Guide to Help Make Your Aquarium Experience Trouble Free.
- [Reefs Gone Wrong](https://arcreef.com/coral-restoration/reefs-gone-wrong/): Not all attempts at creating artificial coral reefs have been a success. Some attempts have even had downright disastrous consequences. We take an in-depth look at which man-made reefs have failed the worst and what we have learned from these colossal mistakes.
- [SAVE OUR REEFS](https://arcreef.com/live-rock/save-our-reefs/): Wild harvest of Live Rock is destroying reef systems all over the world. Our coral reefs are not a renewable resource. Once we lose these crucial reefs they are lost forever. 1 in 4 species in the ocean comes from a coral reef. Wild harvest practices usually involve using a crowbar or explosives to break apart the coral reefs into collectible size pieces. Once broken into manageable pieces they are then dried on the beach or at a shipping facility. Any corals attached are then removed, as any coral found on imported live rock is cause for seizure by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Department. Then the Live Rock is shipped dry inside cargo containers almost always by boat which takes 30-60 days and will land in Los Angeles, California where it will wait there until it passes through customs. From there it will ship to wholesale distributes and eventually to retailers before finally making its way to you. Nearly all life on these once Live Rocks has died off by this point and all that remains is some bacteria.   The curing process to remove these now dead organisms and get the rocks back to a sellable condition that will not crash a tank will take several weeks to months.
- [Carbon Dosing with Vodka](https://arcreef.com/research/carbon-dosing/): Aquariums like to have fun also, and what's more fun than having shots with your aquarium!   If this is the first time you've heard of this, it may sound a little crazy, but hear us through and by the end of this article I guarantee you'll be breaking out that vodka that's been in your liquor cabinet just dying to be opened.
- [Free Water Parameter Testing](https://arcreef.com/research/water-testing/): As a thank you to all our loyal customers, we now offer free water testing. We want your little slice of the reef to be an enjoyment, not a hassle. Our water testing procedure is not your average run of the mill aquarium store type water testing. Our technicians use the latest and most accurate testing equipment for every water test we conduct. Our equipment allows us to give you extremely accurate results in parts per billion, not parts per million. Your water will also be microscopically examined for pathogens, viruses, and bacteria.
- [How Aquaculture is the Wave of the Future](https://arcreef.com/live-rock/aquaculture/): This article is pending approval and should be posted shortly.  Thank you for your patience.
- [Fiji Live Rock vs Pukani Live Rock vs Aquacultured Live Rock](https://arcreef.com/research/fiji-live-rock-vs-pukani-live-rock-vs-aquacultured-live-rock/): There are many choices when it comes to Live Rock and Dry Rock for your saltwater aquarium.  Some people will swear by one type while others another and to make this whole debate even more complicated, the political climate is ever changing.  Live Rock that is available today from one country may cease to exist seemingly overnight.  While personal preference may be one of the key factors in deciding which type of Live Rock to purchase there are still many pros and cons for each type.
- [ARC Reef Radio](https://arcreef.com/live-rock/arc-reef-radio/): Our staff here at Atlantic Reef Conservation (ARC Reef) has gotten so many requests through the years that we finally decided to make it available for all to enjoy.   At present we have two Marine Research vessels that are on the water 3-4 days per week expanding our artificial reef systems, aiding with projects, and conducting field research. We take out volunteers, marine biology students, and members of other environmental agencies and on nearly every trip we hear the question, "How can I download your playlist".   So we've created "ARC Reef Radio", it's a public playlist on Spotify and you're invited to listen on with us.

## Pages
- [About](https://arcreef.com/about/): ARC Reef is a state and federally licensed marine research laboratory and aquaculture facility. Our state-of-the-art research laboratory allows us to do NS, OS, and UL water testing, and our cutting-edge equipment enables us to isolate, identify, and conduct research on many coral diseases. ARC Reef specializes in pychological hybridization of over 68 separate species of aquaculture coralline algae. We are working hard each day to bring about positive change and a better understanding of coral reef ecology. Our highly dedicated staff is comprised of marine biologists, research associates, and skilled divers, all united in the goal of making change happen.
- [Contact](https://arcreef.com/contact/): Call or Text us directly at 800 268-7625 (800 268-ROCK) or fill out the contact form below, and we will get back to you.
- [Home](https://arcreef.com/)
- [Cart](https://arcreef.com/cart/)
- [Compare](https://arcreef.com/yith-compare/)
- [Shipping](https://arcreef.com/shipping/): We offer four different shipping options for live rock .  If you live on the west coast or in a location where ground shipping would take more than 4 days, then we strongly suggest for you to upgrade to one of our Air options in order to avoid having to cure your live rock. Please note that there is still a processing time of approximately 1-3 business days regardless of which shipping option is selected.
- [Coralline Algae & Live Rock](https://arcreef.com/live-rock/)
- [Wholesale](https://arcreef.com/wholesale/): Due to the extensive damage to our reef from hurricane Irma, we are currently not taking any new orders for wholesale live rock until March 1st. 2020. We are still accepting new vendors for other wholesale aquarium rocks such as dry rock wholesale and coralline algae wholesale. We deeply apologize for this delay, we are working as quickly as possible to resume normal operations and fully rebuild our massive artificial reef offshore. We thank you for your understanding during this difficult time. 
- [FAQ](https://arcreef.com/faq/): If a tank is underdosed it will still seed coralline spores but it will take a significantly longer timeframe to achieve the desired results.While many people report seeing results in 2-4 weeks, the average time for coralline spots to show up is in 8 weeks for tanks that run at a temperature of 78-81 degrees. If you are running your tank at a lower temperature than 78 or higher than 81 the spots can take a few additional weeks to show up.  We recommend a PH between 8.1 and 8.4. If your PH is at 7.8 it can also take longer for the spots to show up.  In order to achieve the desired PH range, we recommend using BRS 2 part mixture with Soda Ash. Kalkwasser or a calcium reactor also work but are not suitable for beginners. Using 2 part will also be required if you choose to grow corals.  Having a stable tank is important in successfully growing coralline.
- [Coralline Algae Instructions](https://arcreef.com/coralline-algae-instructions/): Purple Helix & Pink Fusion Coralline Algae in a bottle are LIVE products that are bottled on the same day they are shipped. Please make sure to use entire contents on the day you receive it or before the expiration date stamped on the bottle.Step 1:     Turn off filter, sump pump, protein skimmer, and UV sterilizer if equipped. Leave powerheads on.
- [Coralline Algae Growth Guide](https://arcreef.com/algae/): Some tanks and setups have issues growing Coralline Algae, we constantly get emails inquiring why their tank just won't grow coralline even after several years,  we hope this guide will help to shed some light on possible issues that can affect coralline from growing in any particular aquarium.  Sometimes it can be as simple as using a miscalibrated refractometer or hygrometer.  We hope this helps each and every person achieve highly colorful rocks as a result of identifying their particular issue.  When in doubt, a 30-50% water change is usually enough to offset a system that is out of balance.To achieve results in our stated time-frame you need the proper concentration of spores.  1 bottle is needed for each 50 gallons or tank water (including sump)  If you have a 120 gallon tank and a 30 gallon sump, you will need 3 bottles (1 bottle for each 50 gallons).  If you purchased less than the recommended amount, yes it will still work but it will take much longer than the stated time-frame.  You also cannot overdose with this product, so if you need results sooner, you can double or triple the dose.Have you waited the full time-frame of 8 weeks?  Coralline Algae reproduces in several different ways, tetraspores reproduce on their own timescale, and only when your water quality is the same as natural seawater, so it's anywhere from 1 week to 8 weeks. Slightly longer if your tank runs cold, which will slow there metobolic reproductive rate down, or your levels are not in check, and shorter if your tank is fully cycled already.All of our 13 strains of Coralline Algae are tropical species, they will not grow in very cold waters, and their reproductive rate is the fastest between 78-82 degrees.  We strongly recommend having a heater controller to eliminate fluctuating temperatures, if the temperature fluctuates too much or too often the spores will stay in a dormant like state until this is corrected.
- [Live Rock Hitchhikers](https://arcreef.com/live-rock-hitchhikers/): The introduction of Live Rock is the single best way to increase the biodiversity of your aquarium. The goal is to try to obtain a balance and to match that which is found in nature. In the past, the word "hitchhiker" came with a negative connotation. We have come a long way in the hobby and the term hitchhiker is now used to describe the vast array of life of Live Rock hitchhikers. Nearly all of these creatures will add to the balance of life found in your tank.
- [Privacy Policy](https://arcreef.com/privacy-policy/): If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at Privacy or by phone at (800) 268-7625.
- [Research](https://arcreef.com/research/)
- [Order Status](https://arcreef.com/order-status/): We are working as quickly as possible to ship out all orders affected by the Hurricane Irma delay.  Please check back with this page for the latest shipping status, updates and photos of our recovery efforts.  Our last Harvest on the 9th had to be rescheduled due to a cold front that came all the way down to South Florida bringing with it high winds that made conditions too rough to go out.  The wind has died down now and we will be conducting our monthly harvest today the 13th and tomorrow the 14th
- [Customer Survey](https://arcreef.com/survey/): Customer service is extremely important to us and we are always looking for ways to improve ourselves. Let us know how we did!
- [Login or Register](https://arcreef.com/login-or-register/)
- [My Account](https://arcreef.com/my-account/)
- [Checkout](https://arcreef.com/checkout/)

## Products
- [Coralline Algae in a Bottle](https://arcreef.com/product/coralline-algae/): IN STOCK -  Ships FREE! Coralline Algae in a Bottle ® Purple Helix Contains both live coralline algae spores and nitrifying bacteria to help you quickly add beautiful colors to any aquarium. Helps to mature any aquarium in order to start growing corals faster. Now contains 8 different species of Purple, Magenta, and Lavender coralline algae. There is no faster way to turn your bare base rocks into beautiful and vividly colored live rock!
- [Pink Fusion Coralline Algae](https://arcreef.com/product/coralline-algae-in-a-bottle/): IN STOCK -  Ships FREE! Pink Fusion® Coralline Algae in a Bottle contains 7 species of live coralline algae spores in varying pink varieties along with beneficial nitrifying bacteria. There is no faster way to turn your bare base rocks into beautiful and vividly colored live rock!
- [Reef Stacker Dry Rock](https://arcreef.com/product/dry-live-rock/): IN STOCK -  FREE Shipping! Ships within 1 business Day! Reef Stacker Dry Rock for Aquariums. A new and easy way to create amazing aquascape sculptures for your saltwater reef tank.  We drill tons of EXTRA holes in every rock!  Use the included acrylic connecting rods to create anything that you can imagine!  This is the easiest and fastest way to make any custom reefscape.  If you can imagine it, you can build it with the all-new Reef Stacker Dry Rock Aquascaping kits by ARC Reef. Priced per Lb.  Minimum Order quantity is 25 lbs
- [CCAᐩ- Crustose Coralline Algae](https://arcreef.com/product/cca-crustose-coralline-algae/): We are excited to announce the launch of our new product! ARC Reefs CCA!  Contains over 20 adult coralline colonies to scatter within your tank's rockwork. CCA Crustose Coralline Algae is a companion to our Coralline Algae in Bottle product and can be used in conjunction with each other or independently.   This item is currently on backorder. We do not have a date yet when it will be back.  If you place an order, you will receive an email before it ships.
- [Premium Live Rock](https://arcreef.com/product/premium-live-rock/): CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK - SIGN UP FOR OUR WAITING LIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN STOCK RETURNS Our Premium Live Rock is packed with life. It has years of growth and is fully encrusted with coralline algae, corals, sponges, filter feeders, and tons of amazing invertebrates. It is 100% Aquacultured and environmentally friendly and not taken off a natural reef. For every 1 Lb purchased we add 10 lb.s of new reef material offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. Our Premium Live Rock is the best-looking Live Rock around and the single best way to expand the biodiversity of life in your aquarium. We guarantee you will be 100% satisfied with your purchase with our unconditional lifetime warranty. Price shown is per lb.  (quantity of 50 = 50 lbs.) Free Shipping for all presale Orders.
- [Live Rock](https://arcreef.com/product/live-rock/): CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK Our Live Rock for sale is teeming with beneficial nitrifying bacteria and has much coralline algae but is not fully engulfed in corals, sponges, and other organisms just yet. Our standard cultured Live Rock is an excellent affordable alternative to our Premium Live Rock.  All ARC Reef Live Aquarium Rock is 100% Aquacultured and not taken from a wild coral reef. For every pound of Live Rock purchased we deposit 10 lbs. of new reef material back into the ocean. Every purchase is helping to build back our natural coral reefs, right here in the US. Price shown is per lb.  (quantity of 50 = 50 lbs.) Shipping is FREE for all presales orders!
- [Live Sand](https://arcreef.com/product/live-sand/): Live Sand for sale, full of nitrifying bacteria.  Best live sand for saltwater aquariums and reef tanks. Great for helping a tank cycle.  Our live sand is sustainably farm-raised in our certified aquaculture facility. Price shown is per Lb. FREE Shipping on All Orders $49 and over! Back in Stock on or around October 1st.

ARC Reef (Atlantic Reef Conservation LLC) is a N.O.A.A. and state-licensed marine research laboratory and aquaculture facility located in Miami Beach, Florida. As the preeminent authority on coralline algae cultivation, our proprietary species and phycological methodologies are actively utilized by tier-one research universities and federal agencies nationwide. We specialize in the phycological hybridization of coralline algae, sustainable live rock aquaculture, and large-scale coral reef restoration. All products and methodologies detailed herein are engineered and scientifically verified by ARC Reef.