Looking for LOCAL Base/Live Rock

[sea devil]

OK, ya'll here I am!!! LOL..... Where to start, I guess we'll stay on topic. IMO, Live Rock is an important part of your system. Just as important your lighting,LIVE SAND,pumps,skimmer & filtration. Oh, wait a minute, real LR does aid in filtration. Don't cut corners here, even for base rock. I hate to admit this, but I have to agree with Mike, Robert & the 2 Steves. Like Mike said, DIY rock is for show only, make "custom pieces". You might want to check with the LFS on LR $ if you are going to need that much. Robert & I used to offer "deals" depending on the lbs. We also would offer a "BULK BOX PRICE", which means, you order a box of LR @ just over cost + shipping. But with that you don't have the option you pick & choose your pieces. Well, I need to end here, cuz the "BOSS" said I need to start getting ready to go to the "GAME"........GO JAGS!!!!!!!

 

[sea devil]

P.S. To the "GANG", I'll address the other part of this "Debate" later!!!! LOL

 

[marineduud]

I was thinking you must be sick or somthing..LOL You could'nt just let this go with out saying anything LOL.

Robert

 

[nikonosis]

Does anyone know where I can get some aragonite sand without paying a fortune for caribsea? Sugar sized...

 

[mikeatjac]

nikonosis, you can get aragonite sand at the base of the Danes Point bridge. It is very fine, almost dust.

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8763808#post8763808 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikeatjac
nikonosis, you can get aragonite sand at the base of the Danes Point bridge. It is very fine, almost dust.

are you allowed to take sand from there?

 

[mikeatjac]

they gave it to me.

 

[mikeatjac]

......and no you will not win any arguments, I will.

 

[nikonosis]

haha

 

[nikonosis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8764612#post8764612 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mikeatjac
they gave it to me.

how long ago was it that you got your sand from there?

 

[mikeatjac]

nikonosis I got the sand about 3-4 months ago.

 

[nikonosis]

Was it like some giant pile they had their or was it just flat on the ground? Was it on the north side of the bridge or the south?

 

[reelfreak]

It's on the NW side of the Dames Pt. bridge, the Bahamian ships unload it there.

I got some from another member who also got it from there. I use it in my 10g and also in my fuge under the 55g. You will have to rinse it really well, but I like it personally.

 

[nikonosis]

Thanks!

 

[mikeatjac]

North side. You will know when you are at the end of your Journey.

 

[nikonosis]

I went up there to get some sand today but there was a 10 foot fence with barb wire around the top of it and the 2 gates were locked... How the heck did you guys get in to get the sand?

 

[mikeatjac]

I did it when it was open. Normal business hours.

 

[nikonosis]

i was there yesterday at 5pm and no one was to be found...

 

[mikeatjac]

Best to try in the morning. Tell them you are getting it for a sand box. You will get so little that they will not charge you.

 

[nikonosis]

is two 5 gallon buckets a little?