Well.........I do disagree with some of your original post.....but it was still a good read lol. My current tank was all dry marco rock and is BB....easiest, most successful SPS tank I have ever set up. Has been set up for about 1.5 years with no nuiscance algae issues or pests. Is live rock easier......probably.......should you avoid dry rock at all costs.....absolutely notAnybody still starting with Barebottom dry rock or did we scare you enough?