Reef Rock Mounds
Reef Rock Mounds
Transform your reef tank with ChandlerRocks Mounds, thoughtfully crafted from 100% natural MarcoRocks® to blend seamlessly into your aquascape. These versatile structures are ideal for filling open spaces in your sand bed, adding both aesthetic interest and functional frag placement options.
Each mound includes pre-drilled frag holes, allowing for easy coral fragging without glue. Their compact design makes them perfect for tanks of all sizes, especially nano and mixed reefs, while also offering ideal elevation for species like acropora that benefit from higher placement.
Whether used alone or as part of a larger aquascape, ChandlerRocks Mounds bring structure and beauty to any reef tank layout.
Specifications (L x W x H are approximate):
- Length: 5 to 6 inches
- Width: 5 to 6 inches
- Height: 4 to 5 inches
- Includes: Five pre-drilled frag holes
- Material: Natural MarcoRocks®
Key Features:
- Made from 100% natural MarcoRocks®
- Designed for easy frag placement without glue
- Adds depth and structure to sand bed areas
- Ideal for elevating coral species like Acropora
- Great for nano and full-size reef tanks
- Safe for all marine environments
- Natural or Coralline color options
Why Choose Our Mounds?
- Versatile Aquascaping: Fills open sand bed spaces while maintaining a natural reef look
- Built-In Frag Holes: Makes coral fragging simple and secure
- Coral Elevation: Provides height for coral species that prefer elevated positioning
- Compact Footprint: Perfect for nano tanks or as accent pieces in larger systems
- 100% Reef-Safe: Crafted from natural, pest-free MarcoRocks®
Create natural elevation and coral-friendly structure with ChandlerRocks Mounds, compact in size, big on impact in your saltwater aquarium.
Product Disclaimer:
Please note that all our products are custom-made, and the product images shown are examples of what you will receive. Due to the unique nature of each item, slight variations in color, shape, or size may occur.
In the event that your package or product is damaged during shipping, please notify us immediately. Be sure to include clear photos of the shipping box and the product damage so we can assist you with a resolution as quickly as possible.
Do I need to cure or soak it?
Do I need to cure or soak it?
No. This is dry MarcoRocks, and MarcoRocks state their rock is reef safe straight out of the box. A light rinse under running water to knock off shipping dust is all it needs, and even that is optional.
Curing is a step that applies to two other things, not to this. Wild live rock has to be cured because organisms that died in transit need to break down first. Cement-based artificial rock has to be cured because it can leach into your water until it neutralizes. Ours is neither: it is natural calcium carbonate with no chemicals or additives.
Cycling is a different thing and it does still apply. Cycling is establishing the bacteria that process fish waste, and every new tank goes through it whatever rock you use. Adding a piece to a tank that is already established will not restart it.
New to any of these words? Read the glossary.
Shipping & Turnaround
Shipping & Turnaround
Ready-made pieces ship in 12 to 14 business days, nationwide to your door, and tracking is emailed to you when your order leaves the studio.
Custom builds do not have a fixed turnaround. It depends on the size of the piece and what is already in the queue, so we give you a real timeline once the design is settled rather than a guess up front.
Large sculpted scapes have real height and joints and can be fragile in transit, so depending on where you are we can hand-deliver to a nearby reef show, arrange local pickup in Pennsylvania, or offer on-site delivery and setup. We confirm the best option with you before you pay.
In plain English
A mound is a compact, self-contained hill of rock that sits on the sand with open space around it.
Modern reef aquascaping has moved away from packing a tank wall to wall, because dense rock blocks flow and traps waste. Two or three separated mounds give you coral surface plus the open sand and swimming room that make a tank look bigger and stay cleaner. A good way to fill an empty stretch of sand bed without building a wall.
