Places to hand pick Dry/Live Rock in Florida

[ReeferMadness80G]

Ok guys, I know some of these types of rock are hard to find however I'm looking for a place where I can actually hand select dry rock or live rock. I'm not talking about your run of the mill stuff, I'm looking g for something unique Tonga, Tukani or Totoka or even Fiji Branch, or whatever as long as it's not just chunks of Fiji or something, you get it. I know BRS has rock and websites sell it, but it's conflicting bc you see reviews for ppl who are very happy and some who aren't. It's hit or miss I know but if I'm going to spend 100+ on Rocks, I'd prefer it to be perfect, bc let's face it. We're buying rocks. Thanks everyone, also I'm in Florida, Central really but am willing to make a trip if need be to find some good stuff I can hand pick.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

 

[shornik]

Thanks everyone, also I'm in Florida, Central really but am willing to make a trip if need be to find some good stuff I can hand pick.

If your in Central Florida check out Top Shelf Aquatics, they have some nice Bahamian rock that you can pick through - might have some other stuff too.

 

[Coastie Reefer]

Coral Corral in Tampa may be a good place to look...

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

If your in Central Florida check out Top Shelf Aquatics, they have some nice Bahamian rock that you can pick through - might have some other stuff too.

I've been there a few times but never got a chance to check out there selection of rock. Maybe we can get them to post a couple shots of the selection over there, what'd ya say @TSA

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

Coral Corral in Tampa may be a good place to look...

Haven't been to Coral Corral, are they on R2R?

 

[nervousmonkey]

@jsker , you know any place to hand pick LR in Central Florida?

 

[jsker]

@nerdymunky Lloyd

I purchased all mine @WWC, They have a great selection. I purchased my stick rock there too

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

@nerdymunky Lloyd

I purchased all mine @WWC, They have a great selection. I purchased my stick rock there too

By stick rock, I'm guessing you mean something like a Tonga or whatever? I looked in that giant tub they had but all I saw was big chunks, and the man made stuff. I'll have to double check, I never mind going to WWC.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

@jsker , you know any place to hand pick LR in Central Florida?

Thanks

 

[jsker]

Thanks

Your welcome. They have a great crew there also that will help you

 

[flowflezy]

Haven't been to Coral Corral, are they on R2R?

Very awesome store. So is FAOIS, Marine Warehouse, and Creative Aquariums . All with in 10 mins apart from each other located in Tampa.

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

Very awesome store. So is FAOIS, Marine Warehouse, and Creative Aquariums . All with in 10 mins apart from each other located in Tampa.

Thanks!

 

[Coastie Reefer]

Haven't been to Coral Corral, are they on R2R?

No, they're in a huge warehouse in Tampa. They don't even advertise locally, it's all word of mouth.

Address: 13510 Prestige Pl #2, Tampa, FL 33635
Phone: (813) 855-3888

 

[refridgeRAIDER]

Very awesome store. So is FAOIS, Marine Warehouse, and Creative Aquariums . All with in 10 mins apart from each other located in Tampa.

Nice just moved to the area so this helps! Might need a new thread but how are swap meets down here? (Frag or equipment)

 

[Coronus]

WWC had a huge tub of live rock last time I was their. You will pay top dollar with them though.

 

[wmo168]

No, they're in a huge warehouse in Tampa. They don't even advertise locally, it's all word of mouth.

Address: 13510 Prestige Pl #2, Tampa, FL 33635
Phone: (813) 855-3888

Are they open to the public?

 

[Coastie Reefer]

Are they open to the public?

Yeah, it's a retail store not a wholesaler. It's been a few years since I've been there, but it's one of the things I miss the most about living in FL...

 

[ReeferMadness80G]

WWC had a huge tub of live rock last time I was their. You will pay top dollar with them though.

Yeah, I bought a piece of the man made stuff. Crashed my sps tank. Lol **** happens I suppose

 

[Coronus]

Yeah, I bought a piece of the man made stuff. Crashed my sps tank. Lol **** happens I suppose

Wow , really? That stinks. I have some man made stuff. No issues.