Arogocrete Rocks

[abank]

Hello - i was wondering if anyone had any experience in using Arogocrete Rocks or any other man-made rocks in a set up. I'm just setting up a 75G salt fish only tank - and want to try and find an inexpensive alternative to live rock. Any suggestions or experiences would be appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[apu701]

hey, its a waste of time. I tried it once a long time ago. Used crushed coral in the mix with portland mix. I never got anything good from it.

i once got 100 pounds all live rock for 80 from a guy on these forums. that was a steal. but good deals like that do come and its much more better than the time and money u spend making ur own anyway. the time for curing is a few weeks to months so its a pain.

 

[jpitch]

Look up Marco Rocks. I've never used it but have seen pictures and heard raving reports from several people. If/when I upgrade to something bigger than my 95 I'm definately going to try it out. As far as landscaping, I'm taken back by how diverse this rock looks!

 

[rtecanoe]

I'll second the Marco Rocks. I set up a 180 using mostly marco rocks and a few pieces of live rock from my other tank and couldn't be happier. Took me less than two weeks to cure it in a vat of saltwater with a heater, power head and skimmer.

 

[jmadd]

Marco rocks are great and you get alot of rock per pound. I looked into making the rock too and for the money and time to do it marco is definately the way to go. He wass a little backed up not sure if he has caught up yet so it may take a little time to get them.

 

[abank]

Thank you all for replying so quickly - much appreciated! I'll check out Marco rocks, it sounds like a great way to go.

 

[bobbbm]

Ya great people over there too!!!

 

[onegreenray]

honestly just buy the live rock. its worth every penny and looks alot more natural.

this looked really nice if you don't mind the drive.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1326063