Fresh LIve Rock

[dockmasterjc]

Hi I don't know if this is crazy, but i am going to ask anyway! I am going to the Dominican Republic in a few weeks and was wondering if it possible to bring back some rock? I have been there and have seen some good stuff just don't know how I would get it back? If I do bring some back, can I put it in my new tank? Right now I have about 20# of cured rock in there, no fish.

 

[Z-ReefKeeper]

[welcome]

 

[Z-ReefKeeper]

If you can get it back i say go for it. I would rinse it and clean off any dead stuff before putting it in the new tank.

 

[Lakeside518]

Maybe possible to pick out your pieces and have shipped back day before you leave. Might be worth while.

Set up a rubbermaid tub with High SG water and a powerhead.
Rinse rock off before putting in. Let soak for at least a week. Makes sure there are no unwanted tag alongs.

 

[Lakeside518]

Also best to heat the water forgot to add that in. Recure the rock some before adding it into display tank.

 

[Pandora]

Isn't the collection of live rock without a permit illegal? Most places, it's possible to get a collector's permit for some living corals, fish & inverts, but I think collection of live rock is more tightly regulated.

 

[kamla]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6536790#post6536790 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pandora
Isn't the collection of live rock without a permit illegal? Most places, it's possible to get a collector's permit for some living corals, fish & inverts, but I think collection of live rock is more tightly regulated.

Not only that but the customs in Us are not goin to allow this unless you have a permit.

HTH..