questions about live rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by 1dayteam120, Dec 28, 2012.

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  1. Flaring Afro

    Flaring Afro Purple Spiny Lobster

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    You only need 1 piece of live rock, it's just a matter of how long you want it to take for the coraline algae to grow and spread. The beneficial bacteria itself spreads quite fast with some food to cycle the tank anyways. I got around 250 pounds of dry fiji rock from someone on craigslist for $200. If all live rock from a lfs, that would have been $2,000 plus tax :eek:. I then bought a few live rocks and places them around the dry.
     
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  2. 1dayteam120

    1dayteam120 Astrea Snail

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    I took a look at the rock on the site. Is the rocks pictured live rock or what?

    Also how much rock do you recommend for one of the 29g biocubes.
     
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  3. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    what site, but 1-11/2 pounds per gallon is generally rec. but some of these like marcorocks, reefrocks or BRS pukani is prob ok for more of a 1 pound per gallon rule
     
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  4. 1dayteam120

    1dayteam120 Astrea Snail

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    is 30 pounds of rock alot of rock or is it one of those things where it sounds like a lot but it really isnt
     
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  5. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    In my 28 Nano I have 30 lbs of dry rock and about 15-20 lbs of live rock. I think between 30-50 lbs is a good amount.
     
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  6. 1dayteam120

    1dayteam120 Astrea Snail

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    wow thats really shocking to me that you have that much rock in there. Thanks for the advice. Where can I just buy rock at and not live rock
     
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  7. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Bulkreefsupply, marcorocks, and reefrocks all sell dry rock.
     
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  8. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    I think it is a perfect amount:

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  9. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Looks great, Marshall. FWIW, I have 45lbs total in my 29g. :)
     
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  10. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Where do you live?

    I'd start with Craigslist

    Often times people moving, getting out of it, etc.
     
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