Live rock

[johnyboy]

Is 50 pounds a good amount to start with in a 75 gallon tank. I want to start my water asap but I don't have enough money to buy 75 pounds ??

 

[saltyphish]

Yes it is a start. You can add more as you go. Just be careful about adding live rock after you have cycled and added livestock. New additions could start a new cycle if the rock is not completely cured causing toxic conditions for your livestock.

 

[johnyboy]

This is true. I might just wait to buy all of my rock then. That sucks

 

[saltyphish]

Also the type of rock matters as well some base rock would not be 1 lb per 1 gal.

 

[johnyboy]

Oh ok that's good then .. The fish store has base rock and I'm just going to stack them. I don't want any plate rocks anyway. So how many pounds of base rock will be good. It's 5$ a pound ?

 

[saltyphish]

Base rock is not as efficient since it is not as porous as other live rocks meaning you need more than you would per gallon than the better rock which is why it is so cheap.

 

[johnyboy]

Any good websites that have the live rock you are talking about ? Not too expensive

 

[chefjpaul]

http://www.marcorocks.com
Or
http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/...&cnt=16&method=and&view=grid&af=cat1:rocksand

Marco is The best IMO.

I suggest a light acid bath in muric or vinegar.

You'll want a great product or deal with issues later.

 

[johnyboy]

Why does it say dry live rock? What's the difference between dry live rock and live rock