So you want some real live rock...

buus

Premium Member
So, you happen to be visiting Tampa and you want to take advantage of Southwest Airlines "two free bags" to take home some live rock. Richard can make it happen! I lucked out and had a sweet little rental car. The box just fit in the passenger seat.

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When you get to the airport and they ask you "what's in there," just tell them that it's coral, wrapped in many layers of thick plastic bags. They look at you funny, but they'll put it on the plane!

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It typically doesn't come out with the luggage - it arrives in the "oversize" area. Get it home and start unpacking! This package was for a 12 gallon nano tank. Opened the box and look at the goodness!

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This Reef 2.1 rock is simply AMAZING. The shapes, sizes, nooks, crannies, and holes are perfect for aquascaping.

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Put it in the tank and it really comes to life. Tunicates, sponges, little urchins, barnacles, and more.

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The two clown fish I have in there love it - they cruise through the holes in the rock like crazy. You won't find anything better out there!

My iPhone really doesn't do the rock justice, but it's all that I have to work with at the moment.

Bryan
 
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Thanks for the pictures Can you take a picture a little more back showing the size of the tank and the rock? Trying to get a better sense of dimension.
 
Objects May be Larger than they appear. Thanks for the pictures, the tank looks real nice. Question I was looking at their site how do you chose the new style rock?

PS I like your car.
 
The car was a rental - coolest rental I've ever had!

When ordering, just specify in the comments what you're looking for. Richard is great about communicating with you to ensure that you'll be happy!

Bryan
 
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