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greenmonkey51 · 04/05/2007, 10:08 PM

I got 90lb of show fiji today and I was a little disappointed when I picked it up. I would of preferred it to be more than 3 pieces but oh well. I'm wondering if I shouldn't get a 45lb box of fiji to supplement the first rocks. Also can anyone give me some advice on how to arrange the rocks

Lotus99 · 04/05/2007, 10:23 PM

Usually "show" rock is the largest size. I think if you get a box of regular rock, you'll be able to do an aquascape you're happier with. It might even be worth paying the extra to pick out the pieces you want from the LFS.

You could always go for a different region of rock for some variety (Tonga, Marshall Island, etc.).

Blown 346 · 04/05/2007, 10:29 PM

I agree, Pick out your own rock, that way ypu can decide what you want. You can get more for your money if you shop for porous rock, it weighs less than what you have.

serum153 · 04/05/2007, 10:32 PM

Now that is some big rock

drummereef · 04/05/2007, 10:32 PM

Yeah, some smaller pieces in there along with what you have would look nice.

Snowboarda42 · 04/05/2007, 10:45 PM

You could always break one of the huge pieces up into smaller ones...

Blown 346 · 04/05/2007, 10:47 PM

^^^ Thats a good Idea too, it will mkae you feel like you got more for your money.(Seriously)

bbehring · 04/05/2007, 10:55 PM

Wow, seems like so little. What size tank is that? Might look into some marshall island. Little less dense so you more for your $$$. Get a couple of nice tonga branches also. That will help you on the aquascaping side. The rock does look good though. Looks like the rock on the right as some good life on it. From the pics it looks pre-cured but not fully cured? Since you are curing in the tank. Use a turkey baster and blow the dead debris off every day or so. I did this to mine and it worked well. Keep that skimmer rollin!

zma21 · 04/05/2007, 11:24 PM

I vote for breaking each up into like 4 or 5 pieces.

greenmonkey51 · 04/05/2007, 11:53 PM

I plugged in my shop light fixture with 4 6500k bulbs and I really liked the crisp clean white light. I know that its got to go when I start up with corals but for now I really like the look. The fish store I buy from doesn't have any rock on hand to pick from, so I have to get a box of it. I think I'm gonna see if they can get me a 45lb box.

NYer · 04/06/2007, 06:07 AM

I think the bigger the peices the better.. I end up glueing mine to gether to get a nice big set up..

LFS is a good idea though support your neighborhood cause they might nto be there in a year.
I try to always shop local if I can

04/05/2007, 10:08 PM	#1
greenmonkey51 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,092	More Rock I got 90lb of show fiji today and I was a little disappointed when I picked it up. I would of preferred it to be more than 3 pieces but oh well. I'm wondering if I shouldn't get a 45lb box of fiji to supplement the first rocks. Also can anyone give me some advice on how to arrange the rocks

04/05/2007, 10:23 PM	#2
Lotus99 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,398	Usually "show" rock is the largest size. I think if you get a box of regular rock, you'll be able to do an aquascape you're happier with. It might even be worth paying the extra to pick out the pieces you want from the LFS. You could always go for a different region of rock for some variety (Tonga, Marshall Island, etc.). __________________ "So long, and thanks for all the fish" Current Tank Info: 125g reef, gobies, cardinals, softies and LPS; 36g Neo Nano tank; 10+ FW tanks

04/05/2007, 10:32 PM	#5
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Yeah, some smaller pieces in there along with what you have would look nice. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

04/05/2007, 10:45 PM	#6
Snowboarda42 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 1,094	You could always break one of the huge pieces up into smaller ones... __________________ 40B Mixed Reef 100% Captive Grown Corals See, that's the trouble with the world today. Not enough danger to kill off stupid people before they get old enough to breed. Bring back lawn darts! -PrivateJoker64 Current Tank Info: 40B, 20L Sump/Fuge, Mag 9.5 Return, 2x Hydor Koralia #2's, 150W 14K HQI, 139W T-5, Euro-Reef RS-80P Mesh Modded, 40LB LR, 80LB LS, 54x Turnover, Mostly SPS, Some Softys Too.

04/05/2007, 11:24 PM	#9
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	I vote for breaking each up into like 4 or 5 pieces. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

04/05/2007, 10:29 PM	#3
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	I agree, Pick out your own rock, that way ypu can decide what you want. You can get more for your money if you shop for porous rock, it weighs less than what you have.

04/05/2007, 10:32 PM	#4
serum153 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno Posts: 584	Now that is some big rock

04/05/2007, 10:47 PM	#7
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	^^^ Thats a good Idea too, it will mkae you feel like you got more for your money.(Seriously)

04/05/2007, 10:55 PM	#8
bbehring Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hemet, California Posts: 917	Wow, seems like so little. What size tank is that? Might look into some marshall island. Little less dense so you more for your $$$. Get a couple of nice tonga branches also. That will help you on the aquascaping side. The rock does look good though. Looks like the rock on the right as some good life on it. From the pics it looks pre-cured but not fully cured? Since you are curing in the tank. Use a turkey baster and blow the dead debris off every day or so. I did this to mine and it worked well. Keep that skimmer rollin!

04/05/2007, 11:53 PM	#10
greenmonkey51 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,092	I plugged in my shop light fixture with 4 6500k bulbs and I really liked the crisp clean white light. I know that its got to go when I start up with corals but for now I really like the look. The fish store I buy from doesn't have any rock on hand to pick from, so I have to get a box of it. I think I'm gonna see if they can get me a 45lb box.

04/06/2007, 06:07 AM	#11
NYer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York Posts: 68	I think the bigger the peices the better.. I end up glueing mine to gether to get a nice big set up.. LFS is a good idea though support your neighborhood cause they might nto be there in a year. I try to always shop local if I can