is this ok base rock??

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  1. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    gotta love it when a plan comes together!
     
    Gexx, Oct 10, 2009
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  2. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    also gotta hate it when the rock is white enough it will blind you lol
     
    Gexx, Oct 11, 2009
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  3. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    Don't worry about the white....LOL! It will change colors over time. I started mine with a lot of base rock and now you can't tell the difference and it was a whole lot cheaper than going with all live rock.
     
    blumoon reefers, Oct 11, 2009
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  4. Triplemom

    Triplemom Pajama Cardinal

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    I used lots of "blinding white" base rock. It doesn't stay that way long!
     
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  5. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    yea i know but my halides are just so bright and them hitting off the rock is blinding. its not so bad now but when i put it in there it was really bad.
     
    Gexx, Oct 12, 2009
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  6. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    ok there finally turning a very dull shade of brown?
     
    Gexx, Oct 15, 2009
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  7. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    Probably easier on the eyes....j/k

    Pretty normal. They will go through a rainbow of colors before they start getting covered in coralline. Also, keep your parameters in check and you will be fine.
     
    blumoon reefers, Oct 15, 2009
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  8. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    ugh parameters. my main problem right now. anyways yes its much easier on the eyes.
     
    Gexx, Oct 15, 2009
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  9. john_wilson44

    john_wilson44 Astrea Snail

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    i just bought some of the reef rock today at pet smart...will it eventually turn to liverock and hold benifical bacteria.....i hope so i read this post yesterday and found the rock today at a nice price....so how long b4 it turns to lr?
     
    john_wilson44, Dec 13, 2009
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  10. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    mine now is a greenish shade so essentially it is live rock now. its just not very colorful yet.
     
    Gexx, Dec 13, 2009
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