SmilingTurtle
New Member
Hi everyone!
This is my first build post. In my introduction section I already presented the setup itself, so now I’d like to show the current design and aquascape progress.
Now, about the rocks. I originally bought them from a store that specializes specifically in saltwater aquariums. The seller called them dry live rock. I brought them home, arranged everything, and once the overall layout came together, I realized I would need a few more pieces. (Among the rocks I purchased, I know that one of them is a Reef Saver–type “artificial” live rock, and the others are more like natural reef rubble / coral reef–type rock in appearance and texture.)
Since that first store is a bit far from me, I went to another, closer shop that also deals with reef aquariums. That’s where things got confusing. When I asked if they had dry live rock, they looked at me like I was crazy. They asked, “Ceramic? Plastic decoration? Are you even putting it in a saltwater tank?” At that point I was just standing there blinking, wondering "am I the one who doesn’t know what I’m talking about? Or did the first store sell me something completely random?"
Honestly, the dry rock I bought looks perfectly fine to me. It has the appearance and structure you’d expect from reef rock, just dry.
So here’s my question: did I get scammed, or was the second store just unfamiliar with the term (or maybe they simply underestimated me)?
Also, what do you think about my current layout? I’m considering creating a small arch structure, or possibly just building the rocks higher, because right now the overall depth feels a bit too flat to me. (As I mentioned, I’m planning to add a few more rocks to complete it.)
Any feedback or suggestions are very welcome!
This is my first build post. In my introduction section I already presented the setup itself, so now I’d like to show the current design and aquascape progress.
Now, about the rocks. I originally bought them from a store that specializes specifically in saltwater aquariums. The seller called them dry live rock. I brought them home, arranged everything, and once the overall layout came together, I realized I would need a few more pieces. (Among the rocks I purchased, I know that one of them is a Reef Saver–type “artificial” live rock, and the others are more like natural reef rubble / coral reef–type rock in appearance and texture.)
Since that first store is a bit far from me, I went to another, closer shop that also deals with reef aquariums. That’s where things got confusing. When I asked if they had dry live rock, they looked at me like I was crazy. They asked, “Ceramic? Plastic decoration? Are you even putting it in a saltwater tank?” At that point I was just standing there blinking, wondering "am I the one who doesn’t know what I’m talking about? Or did the first store sell me something completely random?"
Honestly, the dry rock I bought looks perfectly fine to me. It has the appearance and structure you’d expect from reef rock, just dry.
So here’s my question: did I get scammed, or was the second store just unfamiliar with the term (or maybe they simply underestimated me)?
Also, what do you think about my current layout? I’m considering creating a small arch structure, or possibly just building the rocks higher, because right now the overall depth feels a bit too flat to me. (As I mentioned, I’m planning to add a few more rocks to complete it.)
Any feedback or suggestions are very welcome!
