If your using matured rock, barebottom is a lot less ugly than a dry rock bare bottom. I’ve done both. If your doing barebottom dry rock and don’t like ugly, for months, go with some of the sand options.For $150 +shipping, probably not. And I don't have a table saw to cut it to size and would have to ask the ex for help (which isn't the end of the world, but isn't at the top of the list of things I want to do -- lol).