WTB good reef rubble or other "activator"

[Newreeflady]

I am looking to diversify the life in my tank. I only have about 25g of water, so probably don't need much. Looking for some sand that has good stuff in it, and some rubble that I can toss in the sump that has goodies on it.

I notice GARF sells an activator, and LiveAquaria sells some rubble. Anyone tried these? Or, anyone on the board sell this stuff? I could drive within 40 minutes of Ithaca, or of course order online for delivery.

Thanks for any help.
Angela

 

[nwrogers]

The best activator I have ever seen is a handful of the macro from st. james sump. That stuff has more pods and life per square inch than anything you are going to find online IMO. I don't have any left or I would offer some to you but maybe someone else will have some...

 

[jacksonpt]

Tagging along, as I'd be interested in some too.

 

[Piazzon12]

What are you looking for?

all you need is a cup of sand for bacteria, some corraline scrapings and some pods (that would come from live rock)

I started originally with some GARF Grunge but it is expensive to ship and nothing special. I'd offer a cup of sand, but I pretty much sucked all of my sand out over the last couple months battling nitrates

 

[reefscape15]

The best activator I have ever seen is a handful of the macro from st. james sump. That stuff has more pods and life per square inch than anything you are going to find online IMO. I don't have any left or I would offer some to you but maybe someone else will have some...

This is exactly what I was going to suggest. They're shop is just in VanEtten so it's only about 20 mins from you. 1-800-257-2736 I'm sure either one of them would be happy to help. And if you go, give us here an update on how the shops coming along! I can't wait to get back there!!!!

 

[Newreeflady]

This is exactly what I was going to suggest. They're shop is just in VanEtten so it's only about 20 mins from you. 1-800-257-2736 I'm sure either one of them would be happy to help. And if you go, give us here an update on how the shops coming along! I can't wait to get back there!!!!

Thanks, guys. I will contact them and see if I can grab this. So they have the store running with livestock in? I def wanna check it out.

 

[reefscape15]

I don't know what they have going on now. They have been building the new store since early summer, but haven't set a date for the re-opening yet. I can't wait!