Going to order live rock very soon....

[Mr James]

I bought a skimmer and am ready for my liverock. If you want to go in on an order, please let me know. I will probably go with Premium Aquatics, but still looking at LiveAquaria and Tampa Bay Saltwater.

I don't know if there will be any advantage to making a big order with all of us going in together, but we can weigh the advantages/disadvantages. The thing I know about Premium Aquatics is that they charge by the pound, regardless of amount. From what I have read, most other places only offer 40 - 55lb boxes for a set amount plus shipping.

Now I have always wanted to try TBS because they offer "The Package". Their shipping rates confuse the crap out of me, probably why I hesitate to order from them. It is here: http://www.tbsaltwater.com/thepackage/package_chart.html

LiveAquaria has a special on a 45# box of live rock for $139.00, plus shipping comes to $202.55

Let me know.

 

[Roger928]

Check out oceanproaquatics.com
I've used them before and was really happy.
Good luck

 

[Mr James]

by rogerlea
Check out oceanproaquatics.com
I've used them before and was really happy.
Good luck

What did you get and how much did it run you??

EDIT: Just checked out their site. They must be out of liverock. The first seven choices said they were out. Fiji, Marshall, and even Florida liverock were out. Sorry Roger, I'm going to have to support a business that actually carries what they advertise.

 

[moonyguy]

Hey James

If you get a chance take a look at Sealife Inc. They have good aquacultured liverock for good prices and they dive and recover the seeded LR for each order...I have heard very good things about them.

sealifeinc.net

Vishnu

 

[Mattewell]

wow vishnu, sealifeinc.net seems to have some cool stuff. I want some of their premium uncured live rock!

 

[Mr James]

I looked at their sit e Vishnu and the other mentioned above. I just don't know yet. I am waiting on a response from the guy who's skimmer I purchased, as to when he will ship it. To have live rock and no skimmer could be an issue. So I guess I have some time to investigate liverock sources.

 

[moonyguy]

Matt..drop him an email and he a really nice guy to deal with. When you get a chance search for sealife inc here on RC...all the reviews are great. Very nice person to deal with. Their shipping on live goods is also very reasonable.

 

[tarax]

James,
Per our converstation put me down for 15 lbs if you can find someone else to help fill out that second box to help defray shipping costs.

Let me know what day it is going to arrive, as I'll have to cut from work to get it.. Are you willing to meet me half way in Grand Forks?

 

[moonyguy]

If you guys are going to be in Grand Forks...you can drop by my place....by the way how much will you guys need for the second box?
Vishnu

 

[Mr James]

Vishnu, I think each box requires 50#. I am going to order 50# and Tarax wants 15#, so that leaves 35#. Are you in?? I wanted to order today (Tuesday) for Thursday delivery, but will hold off until we get the full crew together.

 

[moonyguy]

Hey James...I dont need LR but if you can let me know where you are getting it from and how much it is going to cost per lbs I can think of getting some LR. I am online for the next hour or so...I need about 10 lbs at the most.

Vishnu

 

[Mr James]

I got two different quotes, online, from PA. For the Fiji Uncured, each was 45# at $3.49/lb. One quote was 232.95 2nd day UPS Air while the other was 222.63.

I am going to give Livequaria a call and see what they have.

I need you guys to determine if you want in or not. Because I am at work at the moment, I can't do a lot of research. If you are at home, check into it and let me know.

I am also going to order SALT from Doc Foster and Smith today. 160g buckets of I/O, 2 buckets. Let me know if you want in.

 

[Mr James]

LiveAquaria. 45# box (actual 45#of rock(FIJI CURED)) @ 139.99 + 1.39/lb equals 202.54 (no tax). They only do 45# boxes. We missed the time for today, but can order tomorrow and receive on Friday. Please let me know.

 

[moonyguy]

James I will take 10 lbs. I can pay you when you come over.

 

[Mr James]

by moonyguy
James I will take 10 lbs. I can pay you when you come over.

10lbs of whatever I get?? If I was going to order 45#, now I will order 55# and you will pay for your portion of rock and shipping, correct??

 

[Mr James]

Tarax and Moondude!! If you guys go in on a second 45# box, I will pay for the remaining rock (Tarax = 15#, Moon = 10#, James = 20#), if you two split the shipping on the second box. So I will get the first box at 45# and pay for that. You two will get the amounts you wants, but split the shipping on that one box.

OR

You two can split 45# and the shipping of the second box.

We would order the Fiji CURED from LiveAquaria which would arrive 2nd Day Air UPS. We could have it shipped to Vishnu's place in Grand Forks if he promises to be there to receive it. OR, I could receive it (Wifey is a stay-at-home-mom) and hold it until we meet up in Grand Forks, at Vishu's house for instance.

If we order tomorrow, Wednesday, we would receive it by Friday. Please let me know what you guys want to do. I would like to order by tomorrow.

 

[moonyguy]

Sounds good. I think I and tarax can split the shipping on the second box and pay for whatever we get...nice of you to pick up the remaining 20#.
I am out of town (right now in Chicago) and will be back late on friday...so it will be hard for me to pick up the rocks...so best for James to get it and you can bring them to Fargo meeting or whenever you get to Grand Forks.

 

[Mr James]

by moonyguy
Sounds good. I think I and tarax can split the shipping on the second box and pay for whatever we get...nice of you to pick up the remaining 20#.....so best for James to get it and you can bring them to Fargo meeting or whenever you get to Grand Forks.

Tarax backed out. I'll let him answer here if he chooses. Vishnu, 10# isn't a whole lot of rock. If I picked up the remaining 35# and you would get 10#, would you want to split the shipping on the second box?? Does that make sense??

 

[moonyguy]

Hey James,

I think its unfair for you to pick up so much rock just for my sake. Splitting shipping is not an issue but I think I will wait for more people to order or I will order later this summer. Glad you ordered salt...I looked at some LFS here in Chicago for good deals on salt for you and most are higher than DFS.
Vishnu

 

[Mr James]

Ok then, I will order rock just for myself. Will probably order today.