Using replica coral isn't just less expensive than actual dried coral, it protects our delicate reef systems which as you may already know are compromised world wide and many are failing. If you keep live corals these blend in easily and add a great deal of visual impact and make a sramatic impact to most any tank and any decor. They are of course a magnet for algae but then what isn't?
The good news is these pieces can be bleached. The ratio for safe bleaching should be one part bleach to 10 parts water. When all traces of algae are gone run and rinse with clean cold water until all traces of the scent of bleach are gone. Prior to placing the pieces back into an aquarium it's important to neutralize any traces of bleach with a product like PRIME by SeaChem after that you're good to go.
The coral is especially nice if you run some LED air wands behind and or in front of the piece. I use white and Lunar blue and find the new bendable LED bubble wands by Aqueon the best yet. The LED lights are clear and bright, the bubbles uniform and each wand can be bent along the base of the coral which creates spectacular shadows while illuminating the branches from beneath.
Unlike cheaper alternatives all Deep Blue Corals are as intricate in detail at both front back and sides so postioning the piece opens lot's of creative opportunity. This particular piece is concave a bit so if you have that side facing the back your fish can easily swim behind it. Like all of the corals made by Deep Bluekeep in mind they're fragilebut if you handle them with care they last a lifetime.
This beautiful piece makes a gorgeous addition to any tank.

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