Yep correct in the 90s you got your coral and it was on a chunk of live rock . Not theses days every tank I have set up gets live rock never done dry rock . So for me live rock all the way
I think Eric’s price for live rock is ridiculously astounding but it’s a reflection of the cost of airfreight and the wholesale costs to acquire the rock collected from the Australian coast in a sustainable fashion. Once Eric has the rock he is available by FaceTime to show you the rocks, let you pick them and then he puts the rocks in a box that he sends (at ridiculously low cost) overnight to your home. I suspect that he would do this all for free because he loves the hobby but he is also trying to run a business and he needs to cover all of the costs of doing business and make a bit of money in order to eat and play the bills and taxes and insurance so that he’s available for the next Reefer that wants the superior live rock that comes with the magic biome attached (including hitchhiking corals, crabs and algae) that kickstart a new reef system with amazing results. I hate paying these costs but the benefits to my reef and fish tanks are tangible and worth every penny.Try my site and service. I’m here to help ya get what ya need and enjoy the process.
Appreciate all that Kris! The live rock is expensive to air freight like we do with live fish and coral. If we were sending the rock on a month long journey via ocean freight, we lose all the natural benefits to save some money and defeat the purpose. I try my best to get fresh rock, get it into good water same day it arrives and then keep the water quality in top shape during the cycling process. Thanks for this light weight rock, the value is much better than the price indicates. Major bonus.I think Eric’s price for live rock is ridiculously astounding but it’s a reflection of the cost of airfreight and the wholesale costs to acquire the rock collected from the Australian coast in a sustainable fashion. Once Eric has the rock he is available by FaceTime to show you the rocks, let you pick them and then he puts the rocks in a box that he sends (at ridiculously low cost) overnight to your home. I suspect that he would do this all for free because he loves the hobby but he is also trying to run a business and he needs to cover all of the costs of doing business and make a bit of money in order to eat and play the bills and taxes and insurance so that he’s available for the next Reefer that wants the superior live rock that comes with the magic biome attached (including hitchhiking corals, crabs and algae) that kickstart a new reef system with amazing results. I hate paying these costs but the benefits to my reef and fish tanks are tangible and worth every penny.
We need to support guys like Eric who take the risks to support our hobby, imo or else we won’t have access to these products down the road.
Lots of people remember the old days and the good old live rock that has now been banned from the hobby because of environmental concerns and other political realities. If the market dies then we will have to poach the rock and critters to keep enjoying our reefs. That prospect by itself should encourage us to pay the price of legal aquisiton from the businesses that are now operating and taking the risks to provide the hobby with these products.
Most people have delicate consciences that don’t allow them to go on a poaching trip to collect live rock so we should all support the people who are doing legal collection now and hope that they can survive all the business challenges and keep the supply chain stable for the future.
The option’s right now are costly for us all but we need to exercise and support them while they are still available, imo.
How about you read the rest of the thread
No I’m good. I stopped reading your posts after someone informed you that it was terrestrial rock that humans put there specifically for hobby purpose and then you responded back with well it’s still taking life from the ocean. With all that said I’ve been censored so I’ve said what I needed to say.
Ok, sorry I’m not trying to be argumentative in any type of way that post was more of a question than a statement sorry if It affended you any way. I respect your opinions and ideas. I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and ideas in this hobby and I enjoy learning new things, I was just saying that that is just a very tiny flaw in the live rock process. I am no way saying that live rock destroys the ocean or has a major impact on the environment.I fully support live rock uses. I am not ecofacist I am a hard core fisher man and spear fisher. Sorry for any confusion or miscommunication. I respect your knowledge and opinions. Not trying to be toxic in any way I don’t know everything and enjoy learning from others.
You just took a left hand turn without using your blinker...
Just did. Says OOs. How confusing
Again not trying to be argumentative in any way just asking questions, so why our reefs bleaching around the world? You don’t thing that global warming plays a factor or any form of human interaction? Again just asking someone knowledgeable on the topic.
I appreciate that Lopez.
So what is your theory on our reefs bleaching?
As a scientist, one of my favorite things to say is, "I don't know." It is very defendable.
manmade things is code for "poop"
I don't think you are familiar with legislation. It is not speculative or suggestive.
Because it doesn't cause health issues; completely false. Gas stoves are frankly preferred by many over electric. It's like being told we shouldnt make more gas vehicles to correct "climate change." Also a false assertion with significant impacts on people.
