How Does This Live Rock Look?

Mason321 · 09/15/2013, 11:16 AM

Hey guys, picked up some live rock the other day from a new LFS. This tank has been up for less than 48 hours, so sorry if the water is a little cloudy

$6.50/lb

$8/lb

FTS.

The other base rock is from reefrocks.net, so far is great.

mbingha · 09/15/2013, 11:21 AM

Just my opinion, but it looks like base rock that someone had in a tank for a couple months to get a little color to it. It doesn't look like there's much life or coraline on it, and it's not porous enough for some people's liking. That being said, if you like it, that's all that matters. There may not be the biodiversity, but the bacteria will be there.

Mason321 · 09/15/2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mbingha

Just my opinion, but it looks like base rock that someone had in a tank for a couple months to get a little color to it. It doesn't look like there's much life or coraline on it, and it's not porous enough for some people's liking. That being said, if you like it, that's all that matters. There may not be the biodiversity, but the bacteria will be there.

Alright thanks! I'm just hoping its enough to cycle the tank and eventually seed the base rock I have.

on the spot · 09/15/2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mason321

Alright thanks! I'm just hoping its enough to cycle the tank and eventually seed the base rock I have.

The bacteria will grow and spread fine, no worries there. Have you started feeding the tank at all? "Ghost feeding" the tank allows the bacteria to multiply. A tiny pinch of food, some will use a fresh shrimp, some will use straight ammonia...no reason to go crazy with this, but you will want something.

Tank looks good BTW.

cubiclewarrior · 09/15/2013, 07:27 PM

Dont let it smash that glass heater in your tank LOL heaters in the tank make me nervous!

Lig · 09/15/2013, 08:34 PM

At least it's slightly porous, I've seen worse.

Mason321 · 09/15/2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by on the spot

The bacteria will grow and spread fine, no worries there. Have you started feeding the tank at all? "Ghost feeding" the tank allows the bacteria to multiply. A tiny pinch of food, some will use a fresh shrimp, some will use straight ammonia...no reason to go crazy with this, but you will want something.

Tank looks good BTW.

No I haven't, now that you mention it I should though! Thanks

Mason321 · 09/15/2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cubiclewarrior

Dont let it smash that glass heater in your tank LOL heaters in the tank make me nervous!

Yeah, that would be BAD, there is a bit of a gap between the heater and the rock.

09/15/2013, 11:16 AM	#1
Mason321 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 27	How Does This Live Rock Look? Hey guys, picked up some live rock the other day from a new LFS. This tank has been up for less than 48 hours, so sorry if the water is a little cloudy $6.50/lb $8/lb FTS. The other base rock is from reefrocks.net, so far is great.

09/15/2013, 11:21 AM	#2
mbingha Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southeast PA Posts: 730	Just my opinion, but it looks like base rock that someone had in a tank for a couple months to get a little color to it. It doesn't look like there's much life or coraline on it, and it's not porous enough for some people's liking. That being said, if you like it, that's all that matters. There may not be the biodiversity, but the bacteria will be there. __________________ 75 Gallon Mixed Reef in the works 30 Gallon Sump 28 Gallon JBJ 28 HQI

09/15/2013, 07:27 PM	#5
cubiclewarrior Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Originally from Chicago IL now just outside OKC Posts: 151	Dont let it smash that glass heater in your tank LOL heaters in the tank make me nervous! __________________ Originally posted by Serra : I have a question. How do you drag race marine aquariums? Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon mixed reef and a 30 gallon waterfall reef setup

09/15/2013, 08:34 PM	#6
Lig Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GA Posts: 89	At least it's slightly porous, I've seen worse. __________________ And with just one faint glance, back into the sea The mollusk lingers, with it's wandering eye... Current Tank Info: 29 mixed, 100g not set-up