So I got this 40 gallon tank with base from a friend that was getting rid of stuff before she moved. She also gave me a pump, heater, and a remora aquaC skimmer. I want to start on a salt-water tank but I have no clue where to start. I did a little reading and researching online. I went to a local store and they gave me so much information on "cycling the tank" that I got lost during the conversation. And it seemed like the owner was trying to convince me to buy a lot of stuff that I probably didn't need. Where can I get "live" rock for cheap? The owner was selling rocks for $8 a lb. Is that a decent price? If not, can someone please tell me where to buy rocks for cheap? I live in the Hollywood area. If anyone can help me find stuff to add to my tank before I start adding fish, I will greatly appreciate it. Or if you have equipment you no longer have use for that you would like to donate or sell to me, that would be awesome. Thanks.
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RyanMcLaughlin
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Well 8 dollars a lbs is expensive to me. If you go on craigslist or recyler you can usually find people selling live rock for around 2 or 3 dollars a lbs. You can also get live sand and equipment for cheap to. I saved 150 bucks on just sand and rock buying it from a guy tearing down his tank. It can also be better because if it is established it will have corraline algae, worms and a bunch of critters that newly cured rock wouldnt. Good luck with the setup.
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Neptune420
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THe aqua c is awsome. $8 a pound is crazy expensive. Thats what my lfs charges, they are the only salt store in my town though. I'm pretty sure you can find a good price on LR in Hollywood. You might try Vivid aquariums in San Fernando valley Their rock ranges from $3-6 per pound which is average. They have very nice livestock, but Ive never ordered LR from them. Premium aquatics has the best rock I have found,but you would have to pay shipping. If I were you I would Buy about 50 lbs of cured or uncured live rock. Run your skimmer and some carbon for a few weeks. Then do a 50% water change. Test for nitrates once theyre at 0ppm your tank is cycled and you can begin adding livestock.
jbareng,
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Check out the Southern California Reefers forum, people are always getting rid of LR. You should also look into MASLAC and see if a club interests you.
Plenty of free information here without anyone trying to sell you a bunch of stuff
[welcome]
Check out the Southern California Reefers forum, people are always getting rid of LR. You should also look into MASLAC and see if a club interests you.
Plenty of free information here without anyone trying to sell you a bunch of stuff
