Buying live rock

[evo97]

Trying to locate some live rock for a reasonable price , anyone have any suggestions on where to purchase , need enough for a 130gl tank,, been looking on e-bay still seems kind of costly , never would of thought a little sand and rock would cost
this much , lol thanks, Chris

 

[CarmieJo]

I'd consider using mostly base rock and just some LR to seed it. I am really partial to http://www.marcorocks.com/ which is super porous and looks great! The base rock will turn live in just a short time.

 

[barngeatbayman]

Pacific East in Maryland

 

[sohal1025]

Can lava rock be used as base also and then turned into live, or will lava change any of the chemical compounds in the tank?

 

[Roger928]

Aviod lava rock. It has the potential to leech metals into the water and is too dense provide the same fucntions as a more porus reef type rock.

 

[Fireworm]

Premium aquatics has awesome rock. I did the base rock when I set up my tank, and when i set up my next tank it will be all live rock. So much easier during the cycle period I think

 

[slimbolen99]

I just bought 45 lbs of live rock from liveaquaria.com. It cost $162.54 (includes shipping). I'm supposed to receive it on Thursday (tomorrow). I'll let you know if it's crap or ok stuff.

 

[jgiannini]

I bought 2 of the 45 lbs. boxes of LR from liveaquaria.com and I'm happy with it....the only thing is I wish they had some smaller pieces, but that's what the chisel is for...

Jason

 

[Brandon M]

You may want to try your local reef club. I have been able to find many great deals through ours here in Dallas.

Good luck!

 

[DidYouSayReefer]

I bought some Bali LR phishybusiness and it was awesome. Tons of good hitchhickers, all colors of coraline, sponges, feather dusters. I picked it up local so I don't know what shipping is. I wish I would have bought all my rock there. Just remember, you get what you pay for.

 

[K' Family Reef]

buy it used!

when you get to be an expert (and have a fat wallet!) then buy new liverock.

check craigslist.org or local reefers clubs etc

regards

 

[shuturhole316tx]

Pacific East in Maryland= 2.98 a LB