Live Rock, Dry Rock or CarbiSea Rock?

[OffRoad322]

I know there are a lot of threads on this debate, but I was hoping for a local perspective...

Most say go with dry rock and a little bit of live rock to seed. Any thoughts?

Considering:

- Local Live Rock

- ReefCleaners Reef Rock

- Caribsea Life Rock (simulated live rock)

Thank you!

 

[cflow]

Most live rock is great and full of the good organisms needed to take care of nutrients. Just beware some could be loaded with pests you don't want. If you're a control freak like me, dry rock is a pest free alternative. It just takes longer to become "live". I just got some stax rock from marine depot. I just like the way it looks. I plan on soaking it in fresh saltwater with bacterial cultures and one of my live rocks to make it live. Might take a few weeks but well worth being free of pests. AEFW can be a major pain.

 

[Hadla]

What’s AEFW?

 

[cflow]

Acropora eating flatworms

 

[Saltwaternooby]

Dry rock with a bacterial starter is the safe way

 

[Hadla]

Oh ok thanks