what kinda rock is this

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by kFAMOUSK, Apr 18, 2007.

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  1. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    is it bad or good i dont relly under stand the live rock thing
     

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  2. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    looks like cyanobacteria hows your water parameters ?
    :)
     
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    where did it come from?
     
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  4. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    UMMm the fish store : ) i had no idea about any kinda rock i was just like hey that looks cool dident even think twice8)
     
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    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    was it liverock when you got it? or was it base rock? IMO, it looks like lacerock.
     
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    but its a bad angle to know for sure.
     
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    mario8402 Fire Shrimp

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    crack rock
     
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  8. kFAMOUSK

    kFAMOUSK Skunk Shrimp

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    yea im pretty sure its lace rock what does that mean
     
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  9. geekdafied

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    thats just the type of rock it is. The common name for it is lacerock. If Im not mistaken, lace rock is calcium carbonate or something similar. It effect ph overtime in a good way.
     
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