Roch. NY---Carribean Forrest, Reef Shoppe and Marine Oasis.. is that all of them ?

[mirski57]

It's been a while since I've been to the LFS; probably 2 1/2 years.
Instead of driving around to Carribean Forrest, Reef Shoppe and Marine Oasis, which spot would I have the best chance of finding what I'm looking for ? I'm not sure how much has changed in the last 30 months. I know Tom at the Shoppe always had tons of the stuff.

Where would I go tonight if I wanted to pick up some nice Live Rock ?
I'm setting up a 14 gal. Nano and need about 15-20 lbs worth.

I'm tempted to go to Pet World on Ridge Rd., they had some nice purple corraline algae covered Fiji Rock over the weekend.

 

[superkat]

CF has some awesome rock, three different kinds. Go talk to Brian, he's there today, he'll make sure you get some nice pieces. G out at ABC Pets in Fairport is also way cool. Haven't been into Tom's in a little while, Marine Oasis is always stocked with great fish and coral, but LR wise? I'd do CF.

 

[EllieSuz]

Marine Oasis keeps their live rock in the basement for space restrictions, but they have a nice selection. It all depends on location, I think. If you need to stay on the east side of town, I'd start at CF. Pet World would not be my first choice. They have let their saltwater tanks slide, imo.

 

[superkat]

yeah i'm with you on Pet World...think you may end up getting some not so nice hitchhikers.

 

[jfl14609]

Dont forget about abc pets in fairport one of my favorites

 

[superkat]

Dont forget about abc pets in fairport one of my favorites

duh! mentioned that first thing...read up ^^^^^^:hmm4::spin1:

 

[jfl14609]

oops

 

[superkat]

jeff needs more coffee...

with the sun shining today...might be a good day for a LFS tour...hmmmmmm.

 

[block head]

g at abc pets should also have some diy dry rock. 20lbs x $8-9 a pound for rock still stings a bit. i 'd dig up some rocks from the backyard before i'd buy petworld shiznit

 

[Jacwil]

g at abc pets should also have some diy dry rock. 20lbs x $8-9 a pound for rock still stings a bit. i 'd dig up some rocks from the backyard before i'd buy petworld shiznit

+1 to all of that!

 

[dan10342]

g at abc pets should also have some diy dry rock. 20lbs x $8-9 a pound for rock still stings a bit. i 'd dig up some rocks from the backyard before i'd buy petworld shiznit

FWIW 20 lbs of totoka rock... keeping in mind good looking pieces and proper rock stacking can be a LOT of rock.

20 lbs of fiji rock... considering how heavy it is = not much rock at all.

IMO you will spend more money, getting cheaper fiji rock... than higher end totoka rock.

Lastly, Branch rock, such as tonga branch, can be even cheaper yet... you can create the illusion of a LOT of rock with minimal branch rock.
-dan

 

[superkat]

absolutely, Dan. gonna go the tonga rock with some nice flat pieces for the 120g.

 

[jdoenumber2]

I got rock pm me if you havent gotten any yet.

 

[Namyar]

Re: Roch. NY---Carribean Forrest, Reef Shoppe and Marine Oasis.. is that all of them

dont forget about ocean connection was here the other day they had some nice stuff also.