anyone ever buy live rock from ebay's "exotic-corals"??

nemo g · 02/28/2006, 02:49 PM

its only 2.25 a lb, and with shipping only 3.10 a lb (for 40 lbs to ct).

any good?

any problems?

thanks

link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/FIJI-LIVE-ROCK-C...QQcmdZViewItem

reefgeek84 · 02/28/2006, 02:59 PM

There feedback is pretty good, so that is a positive thing.

nemo g · 02/28/2006, 05:03 PM

unfortunately, we dont know how knowledgable the buyers were.

my gf's dad still thinks jenson is a top line speaker manufacturer.

thats why i figured id look here and see if anyone had some hands on info. if they are good, some rc member must have bought some, or known someone who has. i hope.

REEF-DADDY · 02/28/2006, 05:13 PM

I'd stick with live aquaria 89.99 for 45 lbs and you know who they are.

nemo g · 02/28/2006, 06:44 PM

90 beanos, hmmm ill check them out

nemo g · 02/28/2006, 06:55 PM

they dont have that in stock,

and if they did, for any of there rock to me, its another $70, it better be some nice rock.

i remember reading a thread recently where lots of people ordered some rock and it was all broken. gotta find it. i think it was live aquaria though.

natureboy · 02/28/2006, 06:57 PM

Premium Aquatics, Dr. Macs (Pacific East Aquaculture), and of course, Tampa Bay Saltwater, all get very high marks.

From the reactions I've read, Live Aquariua has gotten mixed reviews on their live rock, while their livestock is excellent.

Mbeef61 · 02/28/2006, 07:25 PM

i have actually heard the exact opposite....they are good with rock and poor with livestock...when i mean livestock i mean corals...i havent ever ordered fish but i have friends that have gotten some pretty rotten stuff they were calling super colored acros...tell them you want a pic of the box of rock you are getting...from there its only a matter of shipping that can go wrong...dont even get me started there...i personally would recommend either getting it locally either lfs or someone selling some in your area. i honestly would never feel comfortable ordering unknown rock from an unknown source. i would much rather see it in person and pick it out. if you cant do that at least get a picture so if something did go wrong you have some proof...without seeing it they can send you whatever and they arent really wrong unless they deliberately said something otherwise...to sketchy for my money...HTH

msman825 · 02/28/2006, 07:31 PM

I live in MAINE, That sounds like a nice deal. I don't know about The first two listed above, Tampa bay saltwater dont have 3 dollar rock. But they have awesome rock though.

brianbigoats · 02/28/2006, 11:47 PM

i bought some live rock fom them a year ago ok rock farily dense rock not many holes more like live base rock

natureboy · 03/01/2006, 07:49 AM

To elaborate on Live Aquaria: While folks may have gotten bad livestock (corals, fish, inverts, whatever), Live Aquaria, which has had excellent customer service, replaced the defunct livestock. I've read that Live Aquaria has replaced bad (as in dying) live rock too. But most people say that even when it's alive it's not particularly full of life.

Of course, nothing compares to Tampa Bay Saltwater for the amount of life, but people who have bought Premium Aquatics rock always seem to feel that they've gotten an excellent amount of life for the price. This is particularly true if you live near Indiana and they can ship via ground.

Dr. Macs is in the northeast somewhere. If I lived near them and could get ground shipping, I'd do that too.

twon8 · 03/01/2006, 08:24 AM

dr. macs is in maryland on the eastern shore.

JRPhd · 03/01/2006, 09:44 AM

I strongly recommend the Marshall Island rock from Premium Aquatics. Not a ton of life, but great corraline and the rock structure and porosity is amazing. Also, when you don't get a ton of life like some of the Florida rock, you also tend to avoid bad hitchhikers. In fact, I saw only one aptasia, no mantis, no evil amphipods, and no gorilla crabs. Had some small hermits and tiny snails. Also, since the rock is porous and light, I had trouble squeezing 45lbs in my 40g.

J

scunan · 03/01/2006, 11:19 AM

You can get good deals on rock at www.reefermadness.us

02/28/2006, 02:49 PM	#1
nemo g Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: west side iz da best Posts: 1,039	anyone ever buy live rock from ebay's "exotic-corals"?? its only 2.25 a lb, and with shipping only 3.10 a lb (for 40 lbs to ct). any good? any problems? thanks link: http://cgi.ebay.com/FIJI-LIVE-ROCK-C...QQcmdZViewItem

02/28/2006, 05:03 PM	#3
nemo g Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: west side iz da best Posts: 1,039	unfortunately, we dont know how knowledgable the buyers were. my gf's dad still thinks jenson is a top line speaker manufacturer. thats why i figured id look here and see if anyone had some hands on info. if they are good, some rc member must have bought some, or known someone who has. i hope. __________________ nG Current Tank Info: tis da bestest tank eva

02/28/2006, 05:13 PM	#4
REEF-DADDY Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: CT Posts: 3,164	I'd stick with live aquaria 89.99 for 45 lbs and you know who they are. __________________ Steve 280 Gallon BB mixed reef PM bullet 3 powered by a PCX-70,400w HQI Radiums,Tunze Wavebox,AC III Litermeter III,PCX-70 pushing 2 Eductors,Geo 624 Ca Reactor,125 sump, Dart Return Current Tank Info: 280 SPS reef

02/28/2006, 06:44 PM	#5
nemo g Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: west side iz da best Posts: 1,039	90 beanos, hmmm ill check them out __________________ nG Current Tank Info: tis da bestest tank eva

02/28/2006, 06:55 PM	#6
nemo g Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: west side iz da best Posts: 1,039	they dont have that in stock, and if they did, for any of there rock to me, its another $70, it better be some nice rock. i remember reading a thread recently where lots of people ordered some rock and it was all broken. gotta find it. i think it was live aquaria though. __________________ nG Current Tank Info: tis da bestest tank eva

02/28/2006, 02:59 PM	#2
reefgeek84 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portlan, OR Posts: 997	There feedback is pretty good, so that is a positive thing.

02/28/2006, 06:57 PM	#7
natureboy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 61	Premium Aquatics, Dr. Macs (Pacific East Aquaculture), and of course, Tampa Bay Saltwater, all get very high marks. From the reactions I've read, Live Aquariua has gotten mixed reviews on their live rock, while their livestock is excellent. __________________ Visit my aquarium's journal: natureboyaquarium.blogspot.com

02/28/2006, 07:25 PM	#8
Mbeef61 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 165	i have actually heard the exact opposite....they are good with rock and poor with livestock...when i mean livestock i mean corals...i havent ever ordered fish but i have friends that have gotten some pretty rotten stuff they were calling super colored acros...tell them you want a pic of the box of rock you are getting...from there its only a matter of shipping that can go wrong...dont even get me started there...i personally would recommend either getting it locally either lfs or someone selling some in your area. i honestly would never feel comfortable ordering unknown rock from an unknown source. i would much rather see it in person and pick it out. if you cant do that at least get a picture so if something did go wrong you have some proof...without seeing it they can send you whatever and they arent really wrong unless they deliberately said something otherwise...to sketchy for my money...HTH

02/28/2006, 07:31 PM	#9
msman825 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: maine Posts: 1,301	I live in MAINE, That sounds like a nice deal. I don't know about The first two listed above, Tampa bay saltwater dont have 3 dollar rock. But they have awesome rock though. __________________ MSMAN

02/28/2006, 11:47 PM	#10
brianbigoats Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lodi, CA Posts: 1,122	i bought some live rock fom them a year ago ok rock farily dense rock not many holes more like live base rock

03/01/2006, 07:49 AM	#11
natureboy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 61	To elaborate on Live Aquaria: While folks may have gotten bad livestock (corals, fish, inverts, whatever), Live Aquaria, which has had excellent customer service, replaced the defunct livestock. I've read that Live Aquaria has replaced bad (as in dying) live rock too. But most people say that even when it's alive it's not particularly full of life. Of course, nothing compares to Tampa Bay Saltwater for the amount of life, but people who have bought Premium Aquatics rock always seem to feel that they've gotten an excellent amount of life for the price. This is particularly true if you live near Indiana and they can ship via ground. Dr. Macs is in the northeast somewhere. If I lived near them and could get ground shipping, I'd do that too. __________________ Visit my aquarium's journal: natureboyaquarium.blogspot.com

03/01/2006, 08:24 AM	#12
twon8 Formally registered membe Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: slightly sw of richmond, va Posts: 5,920	dr. macs is in maryland on the eastern shore. __________________ Anthony Richmond Reef Club "and as things fell apart, nobody paid much attention." Not building a wall but making a brick Current Tank Info: 300g DD display, 60g frag tank

03/01/2006, 09:44 AM	#13
JRPhd Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SE WI for now Posts: 392	I strongly recommend the Marshall Island rock from Premium Aquatics. Not a ton of life, but great corraline and the rock structure and porosity is amazing. Also, when you don't get a ton of life like some of the Florida rock, you also tend to avoid bad hitchhikers. In fact, I saw only one aptasia, no mantis, no evil amphipods, and no gorilla crabs. Had some small hermits and tiny snails. Also, since the rock is porous and light, I had trouble squeezing 45lbs in my 40g. J __________________ Me fail Inglish, that's unpossible. Current Tank Info: 40g Oceanic stretchhex. 24" PC Aqua Lunarlights. 50lbs. Marshall LR. 2"SB. Heater. Maxi-900x2. Aqua C Remora Skimmer w/ maxi-1200. DIY HOT Fuge with Chaeto. mmmmm chaeto.

03/01/2006, 11:19 AM	#14
scunan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 298	You can get good deals on rock at www.reefermadness.us