What’s the best source of live rock?
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jayala12
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I know where you can get some real cheap live rock and free shipping. IN YOUR DREAMS .
reef guy 56
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I’m looking for a slightly cheaper option.I know where you can get some real cheap live rock and free shipping. IN YOUR DREAMS .
jayala12
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If you want to go cheap then dry rock and a few pieces of live rock is your best option. Live rock is very expensive no matter where you go or get it. It’s heavier than dry plus has to be shipped with water or saturated paper to keep what is alive somewhat viable. A lot of people go that route and have much success.
areefer01
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If I had to guess it is your expectations. Aquaculture live rock, oceanic, is a premium. There is a lot going on that you are not catching on that goes into the price. The federal lease, licenses, purchase of the rock, age and managing, boats, maintenance, collecting, and so forth.
You have been provided smaller options that are not of 20 lbs and you are balking at it. I get it and understand but people have given you options. You just do not care for them. TBS, KP, etc. Reach out to them and see what sort of minimum order you can get. No matter what you will pay for shipping over night as other will give you a mini cycle.
Since budget seems to be key for you my suggestion is to go to a LFS and buy some rock there. It will be cheaper per pound and you won't have to pay shipping. It won't be as good but if your LFS is worth anything it will at least be cycled and have the foundation on it.
jayala12
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Man you have me laughing so hard. You’re gonna make me wake up my newborn!
reef guy 56
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I was just saying that marinacultured is a more accurate description.
areefer01
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Use whatever term you are comfortable with but it is not going to change the price per pound or shipping requirement. LFS is your best option. Second best would be to purchase from a local reefer. You can also buy dry and cycle it on your own.
No, you actually asked "What’s the best source of live rock preferably gulf rock and not a ridiculous price."
You have been provided several vendors and price points. It was also suggested that you go to the local fish stores and see what they have. Now you may not have any near you but maybe within driving distance say 50 or 100 miles? We are doing what we can to properly set expectations for you but you are not budging. Oceanic live rock comes with a premium per pound and shipping overhead. There is no way to get around it unless you are near the business and can pick it up. Then you are just paying per pound and save on shipping.
What more do you want? Check out the LFS, maybe a local club, hobbyist, can sell some, buy smaller amount to seed, or cycle your own.
Plenty of live rock options. In your situation look for someone local thats breaking down a system.
This is not an inexpensive hobby but you know that, lol.
50% live and 50% dead works well. I did it on my old 120.
If your new to the hobby do some more research, please.
Imo, amount spent on live rock will be the best $'s you spend on your system long term.
Good luck!
This is not an inexpensive hobby but you know that, lol.
50% live and 50% dead works well. I did it on my old 120.
If your new to the hobby do some more research, please.
Imo, amount spent on live rock will be the best $'s you spend on your system long term.
Good luck!
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liddojunior
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If you want real live rock to just seed your tank. And are okay with just a small rock, just buy an Aussie imported leather coral.
If you buy a wild collected leather, the rock base it is attached to will be live Aussie reef live rock, the real deal. It won’t need to be cured, the coral was in water all the time.
If you buy a wild collected leather, the rock base it is attached to will be live Aussie reef live rock, the real deal. It won’t need to be cured, the coral was in water all the time.
Good choice!
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