 Re: Quick Live rock question
I don't have experience with them, but I've heard a lot about Tampa Bay Saltwater, which is very similar. Here are some things to think about:
1) Teaming with life is true. You will probably get more "stuff" on these rocks than from other sources.; good and bad. Mantis shrimp and gorilla crabs are common hitchhikers on florida rock, and you will need to get rid of them. But, you may get some cool stars, urchins, etc. too. (Sponges, corals, etc. rarely survive, but you might get lucky.)
2) Aquacultered rock is very dense (heavy). They do this on purpose so their investment doesn't wash away during tropical storms. It's not a bad thing, except that you need more rock to do the same job of biofiltration. Instead of 1 pound per gallon like you would use for Fiji rock, aim for closer to 2lbs/gallon.
3) They aren't cheap. Liveaquaria has their Fiji rock on sale right now - $99 for 45lbs. (Normally only $119). Shipping isn't cheap, but it's way less than $125 per box!
Hope this helps. _________ -Mickey 175g Bowfront - 75g Refugium - 100g Sump - 3 Phoenix 14k 250W MH - AquaC EV240 Skimmer - 240lbs Haitian Live Rock - 4" DSB - Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse - Azure Damsel - Banggia Cardinal - Firefish Goby - Blackcap Basslet - Purple Tang - Powder Brown Tang - Regal Tang - Green Manderin - 2 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp - 2 Peppermint Shrimp - 2 Emerald Crabs - Rose BTA - Orange Linkia - Tuxedo Urchin - Spiney Urchin (hitchhiker) | 
