Nano_reeflover
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I have read about using it as base rock, but I did a google search and cant fin any where to buy it except Britian. Does anyone know of where to get some or if its even safe?
Tufa Rock?
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donfishy76
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I know it is reef safe. I have used it and it does make great base rock. However, I do not know where to find a local source. Try Ebay as many ppl sell it from time to time.
This http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.a...N=24 105&cp=3&Nao=24&sku=79430&familyID=7724& is what your looking for, I don't suggest you go to petco though they don't have a very big selection, usually like 3 pieces, but try some differtn LFSs, they should have some, now that you know what your looking for.
Nano_reeflover
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Thanks guys I'll keep my eyes open. BTW, how much was the 25#?
My lfs sells it for $1.25/pound. I put about 25-26#s in my 45 hex. This was actually pretty nice. Don't get me wrong. It's not as nice looking as what some of the on-line dealers have for base rock or live rock. The tufa my lfs used to sell was pretty much just round/oblong looking stuff, but this tufa has a little bit more of shape to it. I like it because it is so porous and light, that it should make good "live" rock once it gets cycled and you introduce a few different critters. It is rather crumbly, though.
Frank
Frank
conda
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I used alot Tufa in my 55 as base rock and would not do it again. I got two pieces that were half decent, but most of it was solid and not very porous. It also took a very, very long time to become live. But that was my experience, others may have had better luck.
If you are looking for some half decent live/base rock for a good price, I got mine from thatfishplace.com.
If you are looking for some half decent live/base rock for a good price, I got mine from thatfishplace.com.
Anemonebuff
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I used some tufa in my tank. Extremely porous. Just be sure to clean it well before putting it in the tank. I had some dirt in one of them once.
BryanJ
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I have found lace rock to be much better then tufa for a base rock.
The tufa looks pourous when you get it and after the water runs over it for a month it starts to turn smooth. But encrusting corals grow better on a smooth surface and spread faster but I still prefer the natural look of the lace rock. JMO
The tufa looks pourous when you get it and after the water runs over it for a month it starts to turn smooth. But encrusting corals grow better on a smooth surface and spread faster but I still prefer the natural look of the lace rock. JMO
Nano_reeflover
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Thanks for all the input. Sounds like I'll be going to the LFS and seeing what they have.
