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South Seas Rocks are a calcium carbonate rock that is very similar to actual reef rock, and at one point actually was, although it is obtained terrestrially from ancient coral reefs underground. South Seas Base Rock will make the perfect alternative to live rock or can provide a very attractive 'base' for rock structures. 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