|
|
|
10/08/2010, 02:11 PM
|
#1 |
|
IRS Benefactor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Aurora CO
Posts: 387
|
2 questions regarding liverock...
What is a showpiece (liverock)? I've heard some people talk about how they received a showpiece in their shipment.
I'm about to order about 75lbs of rock for my 85 gallon tank (43x42x12). I have 2 options in terms of size: (3) rocks that are about 25lbs each or (1) rock that is 75lbs. Not sure what to get, need a little help deciding. Thanks! 
__________________
It's never too late to become what you could have been... |
|
|
|
10/08/2010, 02:21 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 6,912
|
This is like asking someone how big was that prize fish they caught last year
 .My perception of a showpiece live rock that unexpectedly came with a shipment of live rock is one large piece of rock with a lot of varied colored coraline, with some baby mushrooms and polyps and other incidental coral or freebies. A 75 lb live rock is a monster. But then, you can always chop it up to aquascape. I guess it depends on how "showpiece" the rocks are.
__________________
Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam |
|
|
|
|
10/08/2010, 02:23 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 59
|
It is something that you would be proud of in your show tank. Kind of a focus piece. I've heard it used for corals or liverock.
Live rock or dead rock? A single 75 lbs rock is pretty big. Just make sure its not just a huge thick chunk of rock unless that is what you are looking for. Did they send you pics of the rock or an idea of how they are shaped? |
|
|
|
|
10/08/2010, 02:34 PM
|
#4 |
|
IRS Benefactor
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Aurora CO
Posts: 387
|
Its being ordered from Timor. No pics, kinda of a crapshoot on the shapes. It would be an awesome piece if it came with a bunch of nooks a crannies, IMO. Worst case scenario, I can break the rock up to form a more interesting aquascape if need be.
__________________
It's never too late to become what you could have been... |
|
|
|
|
10/08/2010, 08:03 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Monte Rio, CA
Posts: 51
|
You are going to want to have caves and such. I got my live rock from Live Aquaria and its on sale right now. Great stuff might want to look over there.
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Help with Initial Set Up Questions | mpsullivan | New to the Hobby | 3 | 06/17/2010 07:41 AM |
| 2ft Cube Questions | SamH | New to the Hobby | 26 | 10/09/2009 02:55 PM |
| [Noob Questions] Pumps, Liverock, Quarantine and Plants | birdz | New to the Hobby | 4 | 03/15/2009 01:33 PM |
| question about liverock. | xskyzx | New to the Hobby | 3 | 09/23/2008 11:58 AM |
| liverock cycle questions / wtb liverock | zoebeaglezoe | Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) | 3 | 09/09/2006 08:45 AM |
