Live Rock Suggestions

ItsMee · 08/07/2009, 04:34 PM

I'm looking for as many opinions as I can get. Its been awhile since I've bought live rock and I need to know your opinion on what is the best live rock, and where is the best online store to buy it from? I searched the forums, but didn't find anything recent. Links would be helpful. I'm looking to stock a 29 gallon reef. Is 2 LBS per gallon the norm? Also, if you know of a recent thread on this subject, I won't be offended if you slander my searching skills and provide a link to it

reefscape15 · 08/07/2009, 05:01 PM

I prefer Kupang as you can find some odd shapes and stuff. Marshall Island rock is also nice, but it's very dense and not very branching like. The density of different rock determines how many lbs/gal you need to have. Just fill your rock until you like how it looks, and that will be good enough. I do think it's best to mix as many kinds of rock as you can find, as each will come with different algaes/hitch hikers

iFisch · 08/07/2009, 05:11 PM

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a...lies.cfm?c=393

pimpinitup6969 · 08/07/2009, 06:14 PM

if its shape your looking for you have to go with marco rocks they have some SWEET stuff

dawaterboy · 08/07/2009, 09:50 PM

I use dry rock and seeded with coralline encrusted lr. Easier to find the shapes you want and cheaper.

Flipper62 · 08/07/2009, 11:26 PM

I like Fugi rock & tonga rock. The Fugi is good for building, but the Tonga rock kinda looks like branches. You can add some nice coral frags down in the holes. Once they grow & expand, it fills the area & looks awesome.

I have mixed a lot of different rocks together over the years and have realy never had any problems.

Everyones Hero · 08/08/2009, 01:23 AM

I like the Key Largo rock from Marco Rocks. They're definitely an awesome company & I recommend them to everyone.

Aristarchus · 08/08/2009, 09:31 AM

I have heard nothing but good things about live aquaria and marco rocks. I would stay clear of ebay though, heard a lot of horror stories. Live aquaria seems to put different LR on sale every so often, so keep checking back until they put what you want on sale. Reef science has some nice looking Indonesian LR, but they are crazy expensive.

http://www.marcorocks.com/
http://www.liveaquaria.com/
http://reeftopia.com/liverocklivesand.html
http://www.reefscience.com/
http://www.saltwaterfish.com/
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch..._Code=Liverock

ItsMee · 08/09/2009, 06:29 PM

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I will take pics when I have it aquascaped if I remember. If I don't feel free to bump this thread as a reminder

monotreme_man · 08/09/2009, 07:46 PM

don't forget reefcleaners.org; they have the same dead reef rock
(as everyone else seems to have) and i found it cheaper
(free shipping). i also found them flexible in what rock to send
(i asked for specific sizes and shapes).

ItsMee · 08/09/2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monotreme_man
don't forget reefcleaners.org; they have the same dead reef rock
(as everyone else seems to have) and i found it cheaper
(free shipping). i also found them flexible in what rock to send
(i asked for specific sizes and shapes).

I think I am going to go with live rock instead of dead. If I were to go with dead I would DIY it and make my own specific shapes/sizes etc because it was really fun. Since it is just a 29G I think i will go with all live rock. You should look into DIY live rock, if you are going with dead rock to seed and make live, DIY is awesome!

08/07/2009, 04:34 PM	#1
ItsMee Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,861	Live Rock Suggestions I'm looking for as many opinions as I can get. Its been awhile since I've bought live rock and I need to know your opinion on what is the best live rock, and where is the best online store to buy it from? I searched the forums, but didn't find anything recent. Links would be helpful. I'm looking to stock a 29 gallon reef. Is 2 LBS per gallon the norm? Also, if you know of a recent thread on this subject, I won't be offended if you slander my searching skills and provide a link to it __________________ There are 10 kinds of people who understand binary, those who do, and those who don't. Current Tank Info: Cadlight 39G pro system!

08/07/2009, 05:01 PM	#2
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	I prefer Kupang as you can find some odd shapes and stuff. Marshall Island rock is also nice, but it's very dense and not very branching like. The density of different rock determines how many lbs/gal you need to have. Just fill your rock until you like how it looks, and that will be good enough. I do think it's best to mix as many kinds of rock as you can find, as each will come with different algaes/hitch hikers __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

08/07/2009, 06:14 PM	#4
pimpinitup6969 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Elmira, Ny Posts: 2,503	if its shape your looking for you have to go with marco rocks they have some SWEET stuff __________________ I'd rather burp and taste it than fart and waste it! Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon, 150 Gallon

08/07/2009, 11:26 PM	#6
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	I like Fugi rock & tonga rock. The Fugi is good for building, but the Tonga rock kinda looks like branches. You can add some nice coral frags down in the holes. Once they grow & expand, it fills the area & looks awesome. I have mixed a lot of different rocks together over the years and have realy never had any problems. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

08/08/2009, 09:31 AM	#8
Aristarchus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tri-cities, WA Posts: 272	I have heard nothing but good things about live aquaria and marco rocks. I would stay clear of ebay though, heard a lot of horror stories. Live aquaria seems to put different LR on sale every so often, so keep checking back until they put what you want on sale. Reef science has some nice looking Indonesian LR, but they are crazy expensive. http://www.marcorocks.com/ http://www.liveaquaria.com/ http://reeftopia.com/liverocklivesand.html http://www.reefscience.com/ http://www.saltwaterfish.com/ http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch..._Code=Liverock __________________ New tank: CFI Fabrications 120g 48x24x24, 40g sump, Metal Halides 2x250w DE HQI and 2x110w VHO Super Actinics, Closed Loop w/ Oceans Motions 4-way via Dolphin Amp Master 5600/4700, Neptune Apex Lite, TLF-150 Phosban Reactor, AquaC EV-120(skimmer to be replaced soon)

08/07/2009, 05:11 PM	#3
iFisch Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FL Posts: 3,068	http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/a...lies.cfm?c=393

08/07/2009, 09:50 PM	#5
dawaterboy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: waterford, mi Posts: 214	I use dry rock and seeded with coralline encrusted lr. Easier to find the shapes you want and cheaper.

08/08/2009, 01:23 AM	#7
Everyones Hero Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Leonardtown, MD Posts: 1,154	I like the Key Largo rock from Marco Rocks. They're definitely an awesome company & I recommend them to everyone.

08/09/2009, 06:29 PM	#9
ItsMee Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,861	Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I will take pics when I have it aquascaped if I remember. If I don't feel free to bump this thread as a reminder __________________ There are 10 kinds of people who understand binary, those who do, and those who don't. Current Tank Info: Cadlight 39G pro system!

08/09/2009, 07:46 PM	#10
monotreme_man Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 228	don't forget reefcleaners.org; they have the same dead reef rock (as everyone else seems to have) and i found it cheaper (free shipping). i also found them flexible in what rock to send (i asked for specific sizes and shapes).