Live Rock & Base Rock Grrrrrr!

tent-tacal · 07/17/2008, 11:47 PM

ok im tired of searching the internet for the cheapest live and base rock(my mouse pad is starting to lose its color)i need a good source for 50lbs. of live and 25lbs of base,wheres the best (and cheapest)place on the net to get some??oh and also is that even a good amount of rock for a 55g tank?

ReeferGladness · 07/18/2008, 12:09 AM

I would try to watch Craig's List or the forums of any local reef clubs you might have. I'm sure there are some local clubs in Florida that you could use as a source. I often times see it going for $2-$3/lb here in Dallas which beats the hell out of the $8-$9 price at the fish stores.

As for how much rock you need: I've heard that its good to have 1 to 2 lbs per gallon. So it looks like you are on the right track. Note that some fish such as manderins require more rock because they solely eat the pods that live on the rock.

Good luck!

Flipper62 · 07/18/2008, 12:35 AM

Your in Florida??????

Don't you have a local LFS that has Live Rock ??

ALSO REMEMBER.......the cheap..Can turn out to be very expencive

chatyak · 07/18/2008, 01:02 AM

bulkreefsupply.com
marcorocks.com

VacavilleFC3S · 07/18/2008, 01:52 AM

i paid 1.99 lb for mine on ebay and it's absolutely gorgeous

tent-tacal · 07/18/2008, 02:05 AM

here in florida there asking about 4.99.

the link for bulkreefsupply doesnt seem to exist,lol.the search comes up empty,and marco doesnt seem to have much on his website.1.99 sound great to me but no one on ebay is selling it for that much anymore i guess.

SleepyJ · 07/18/2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by tent-tacal
the link for bulkreefsupply doesnt seem to exist,lol.

That site is on the sponsors page under Two Part Solution.

Check for local club sites which you can also find from this site:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=535

You can often find others selling their rock when downsizing, getting out of the hobby, changing things up, etc.

cdness · 07/18/2008, 09:16 AM

I must add a vote for Bulk Reef Supply (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/). The guys who own the business are great to work with (they let me pick out my rock at the store) and their shipping charges are VERY low. All of their versions of rock run from $2.39/lb to $2.99/lb.

Zann · 07/18/2008, 12:10 PM

yeah just looked at the bulkreefsupply site great looking figi rock thats for sure and cant beat the shipping prices

Batfly · 07/18/2008, 12:30 PM

how south florida are you? about 15 miles north of orlando is a cool LFS called ocean direct. great liverock that sells for $3.49 per lb when purchasing 50 lbs or more.

here's a guy in sunrise fl selling live rock for $3 a lb. posted yesturday in Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) Miami/Ft. Lauderdale if that's close to you. check there often. there are some other south florida clubs that aren't as busy but you never know. check them out in the south east region club forums

mindytoy · 07/18/2008, 12:34 PM

here in el paso where there is no chance of a beach ever being here i got a 52lb box of figi beautiful colorfull pieces full of hitchikers and featherdusters and sponges, i got it for $208 and no tax. thats under $4 a lb.... good deal indeed.

RAY HUNTER · 07/18/2008, 12:40 PM

Here at my lfs, they're asking $12.99 for a pound of Figi. Needless to say they don't sell much of it. I would check out www.tampabaysaltwater.com. They've got very good rock and it is loaded with lots of cool stuff. There are however somethings you'll want to watch for but they have a "Bad Critter" list. Great prices and great service!

ultimate125 · 07/18/2008, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VacavilleFC3S
i paid 1.99 lb for mine on ebay and it's absolutely gorgeous

got a link or sellers Id?

thx!

macchicks · 07/18/2008, 10:23 PM

base rock at petsolutions.com nice amount cheap and just normal shipping.

07/17/2008, 11:47 PM	#1
tent-tacal Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: west palm Posts: 148	Live Rock & Base Rock Grrrrrr! ok im tired of searching the internet for the cheapest live and base rock(my mouse pad is starting to lose its color)i need a good source for 50lbs. of live and 25lbs of base,wheres the best (and cheapest)place on the net to get some??oh and also is that even a good amount of rock for a 55g tank?

07/18/2008, 12:35 AM	#3
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	Your in Florida?????? Don't you have a local LFS that has Live Rock ?? ALSO REMEMBER.......the cheap..Can turn out to be very expencive __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

07/18/2008, 01:02 AM	#4
chatyak Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,090	bulkreefsupply.com marcorocks.com __________________ Fishville

07/18/2008, 09:16 AM	#8
cdness Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 870	I must add a vote for Bulk Reef Supply (http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/). The guys who own the business are great to work with (they let me pick out my rock at the store) and their shipping charges are VERY low. All of their versions of rock run from $2.39/lb to $2.99/lb. __________________ 125G Reef, 40G sump, Marineland 4500 returns, Dart Closed Loop, OM 4-way, LED and Apollo LED Red River Valley Reefers - Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks Reef Club -http://redrivervalleyreefers.com Current Tank Info: 75G display, 20G sump, Additional 10G Fuge, drilled, Ocean Runner 6500 for closed loop, Catalina Aquarium CA4000 Return pump, MSX 160 Skimmer

07/18/2008, 12:34 PM	#11
mindytoy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: el paso texas Posts: 1,696	here in el paso where there is no chance of a beach ever being here i got a 52lb box of figi beautiful colorfull pieces full of hitchikers and featherdusters and sponges, i got it for $208 and no tax. thats under $4 a lb.... good deal indeed. __________________ beautiful ocean right at home Current Tank Info: 90 gal surfline, remora skimmer 120gal, 2 powerheads, 4 cooling fans, cbr HOB fuge, nova extreme 4x54t5, ac-300, 125lbs of live rock corals, etc!

07/18/2008, 12:09 AM	#2
ReeferGladness Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 62	I would try to watch Craig's List or the forums of any local reef clubs you might have. I'm sure there are some local clubs in Florida that you could use as a source. I often times see it going for $2-$3/lb here in Dallas which beats the hell out of the $8-$9 price at the fish stores. As for how much rock you need: I've heard that its good to have 1 to 2 lbs per gallon. So it looks like you are on the right track. Note that some fish such as manderins require more rock because they solely eat the pods that live on the rock. Good luck!

07/18/2008, 01:52 AM	#5
VacavilleFC3S Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vacaville California Posts: 2,613	i paid 1.99 lb for mine on ebay and it's absolutely gorgeous

07/18/2008, 02:05 AM	#6
tent-tacal Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: west palm Posts: 148	here in florida there asking about 4.99. the link for bulkreefsupply doesnt seem to exist,lol.the search comes up empty,and marco doesnt seem to have much on his website.1.99 sound great to me but no one on ebay is selling it for that much anymore i guess.

07/18/2008, 12:10 PM	#9
Zann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southaven Ms Posts: 569	yeah just looked at the bulkreefsupply site great looking figi rock thats for sure and cant beat the shipping prices

07/18/2008, 12:30 PM	#10
Batfly Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 43	how south florida are you? about 15 miles north of orlando is a cool LFS called ocean direct. great liverock that sells for $3.49 per lb when purchasing 50 lbs or more. here's a guy in sunrise fl selling live rock for $3 a lb. posted yesturday in Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) Miami/Ft. Lauderdale if that's close to you. check there often. there are some other south florida clubs that aren't as busy but you never know. check them out in the south east region club forums

07/18/2008, 12:40 PM	#12
RAY HUNTER Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 130	Here at my lfs, they're asking $12.99 for a pound of Figi. Needless to say they don't sell much of it. I would check out www.tampabaysaltwater.com. They've got very good rock and it is loaded with lots of cool stuff. There are however somethings you'll want to watch for but they have a "Bad Critter" list. Great prices and great service! __________________ "The minute that you're not learning I believe you're dead." Jack Nicholson Current Tank Info: 55g mixed, 10g sump, 215w t-5's w/moon lights, mag 7 return, tweaked Sea Clone 150 (long over due for upgrade), 1x hydor 3, 1x maxi w/ algae free upgrade.

07/18/2008, 10:23 PM	#14
macchicks CORA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North of Columbus Posts: 514	base rock at petsolutions.com nice amount cheap and just normal shipping. __________________ Amber Current Tank Info: 75 gallon Bean's Overflow 30 gallon sump , 75 pounds live rock, 2 clowns,1 female Bangai, flametail blenny, and Yellow tang.