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11/06/2009, 07:24 AM
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Live Rock
Someone has offered to sell me some fiji "premium" lr for 3$/lb. Is that a decent deal? What makes "premium" lr. Thanks
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11/06/2009, 08:39 AM
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That is a good deal. LFS will charge anywhere from $8-$10/lb. Premium LR is full of life, covered in coralline.
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11/06/2009, 09:49 AM
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Be careful. Make sure it doesn't have hair algae or cyno on it.
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11/06/2009, 09:57 AM
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There's a million types of LR that's considered Fiji.
I've brought crappy rock for $3.99 a pound and then I finally stumbled across high grade Fiji and Marsh Island... Big difference. The rock your going to buy is problably not pourous and just round. Good rock has a lot of shape to it and lots of holes. Either way...the rock is good and priced to sell...I would buy it. |
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11/06/2009, 09:57 AM
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Many people consider live rock from another hobbyist's establised tank to be the most desirable, but if the tank it's coming from has been run dirty, or is overrun with pests, it can be a disaster. So, rather than pay attention to names or prices, look at the rock in person before purchasing and make a decision based on size/shape, cleanliness, coralline coverage, presence of pests, etc. if the tank is pest-free, the rock looks good, and it doesn't release a cloud of gunk when shaken underwater, go for it.
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