Where can I get some GREAT live rock?

[Aiwass]

I just set up a 65 gallon display w/ a 29 gallon sump and I'll be looking to add some live rock pretty soon. I want to know if anyone has a recommendation on really great source of LR online. I'm looking for rock with LOTS of biodiversity and I don't mind uncured as my system is uncycled.

My plan is to start culturing some bacteria on my substrate using the cocktail shrimp method and adding some rubble/live sand from my lfs. Hopefully having some de-nitrifying bacteria established in the tank will soften the cycle and keep the more sensitive organisms on the rock alive through the die-off phase. This will be combined, of course, with water changes and protein skimming.

So where can I get some rock that's teeming w/ pod life, inverts, filter-feeders, little starfish etc...?

 

[ihavtats29]

use raw shrimp not cooked

tampa bay saltwater has nice rock from what i have seen

 

[Mr James]

Re: Where can I get some GREAT live rock?

by Aiwass
So where can I get some rock that's teeming w/ pod life, inverts, filter-feeders, little starfish etc...?

One place to look. TBS = Tampa Bay Saltwater. They are a sponsor here and have the best rock teeming with life. Look at their forum HERE and read the countless success stories.

 

[demonsp]

You dont need any shrimp.You need to add your premixed RO/DI water leaving level low the add the minimum amount of LR with atleast 50% base rock and 50% LR then add the minimum amoun tof LS and have all the basic equipment in place ( skimmer , powerheads and HOB media filter ) then let it cycle for 4 to 8 weeks and test with the water test kits you have and then whene cycled add a small cuc then wait and add a coral or small fish and then wait and add more cuc and repeat as needed.Slow and easy.

 

[Aiwass]

Thanks for the input. I've heard lots of good things about Tampa Bay Saltwater and am leaning in that direction.

Btw, I'm not new to the hobby. Just recently moved and set up a new tank.