Liverock Question

[zmazza]

I'm interested in purchasing some live rock from liveaquaria.com to add some more diversity to my current reef. A lot of my rock was uncured rock that I cured, so they do lack a lot of organisms. I do have some pods, however, and a few bristleworms, but not the amount of diversity that I would like.

I'm curious about the different kinds of live rock though. Is there more life on the tonga deep water variety, or the premium fiji rock, for example. Or does it really make a difference? Which "box" of live rock is going to give me the most life for my money?

That includes... pods, worms, small starfish, various corals, sponges, etc. I really want to bring my reef to life.

I'm also looking for the smallest amount of rock possible. I've already got 80 lbs in my 29 gallon, so I'm definitely going to have to move some around for the new rock.

What do you recommend I purchase? Price is also a factor,a dn I would prefer to stay under $75 dollars before shipping if that's at all possible.

Thank you.

 

[dfs/la2]

zmazz,

Given the amount of live rock you are requesting, we would recommend the Drs. Foster & Smith Select Nano Live Rock. You are able to receive a 16lb. box for $69.99 plus the shipping and handling.

Drs. Foster & Smith's Nano Live Rock is a mixture of live rock originating from Fiji, Tonga and Indonesia, which makes it more bio-diverse by incorporating live rock from different parts of the ocean.

Joyce F.
Drs. Foster & Smith
LiveAquaria

 

[zmazza]

That sounds great. Thank you very much.

One more question. With the 16 lbs of rock... what's the average size of the pieces? Am I going to get one or two pieces? or a large amount of rubble?

Thanks.

And are there any rough ideas on what usually comes in rock? Shrimps, small coral frags, etc?

 

[dfs/la2]

zmazz,

There will be a minimum amount of rubble with several medium and small pieces anywhere from 1” to 6” in size.

Due to the many collection areas, a diversity of life forms such as plants, worms, sponges, starfish, crustaceans, mollusks, and occasionally even hard or soft corals are often present with these types of rock.

Joyce F.
Drs. Foster & Smith
LiveAquaria

 

[zmazza]

Awesome. You really answered my question well. Thanks a bunch for all the help.