Reef-safe Rock?

Ragman Jones · 03/13/2009, 07:10 PM

I saw this rock at the petstore (NOT lfs). It was curricular with a hole in the middle, Whitish in color, and Very pours. It was also on the heavy side.
Not what I saw, but its Very similar

Is that Marine/reef safe?

ctenophors rule · 03/13/2009, 07:22 PM

should be, but has it come into contact with contaminates?

what is it made of?

might be best just to buy some base rock whole sale if you want to save money, or if it is purely astetic, make your rock the garf way.

Andy_Wolfe · 03/13/2009, 08:34 PM

I really like that. Is it actually rock, or something synthetic made to look like rock?

Ragman Jones · 03/13/2009, 08:45 PM

I dont know what its made of. The tag just said "Marine decor Rock".
The guy in the fish department didnt know much about it, aside that it stains Very easily. (He had treated a quarantined Freshwater fish for ick while the rock was present. Its now a permanent bright blue)

Andy_Wolfe · 03/13/2009, 08:49 PM

That sucks! It would really make aquascaping so much easier. I'm not creative at all, but something like this would make my tank look great.

PRDubois · 03/13/2009, 08:53 PM

It should be ok

Andy_Wolfe · 03/13/2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PRDubois
It should be ok

Is it ok for bacteria and other inhabitants that usually live in live rock?

PRDubois · 03/13/2009, 09:12 PM

If it says MArine it should be fine.
If it is a porus as it looks it will grow bacteria

Andy_Wolfe · 03/13/2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PRDubois
If it says MArine it should be fine.
If it is a porus as it looks it will grow bacteria

Then I just need to find a super big chunk!

PRDubois · 03/13/2009, 09:17 PM

Sometimes the smaller pieces let you make cooler caves and such.
Also dont use just this. Also use some live rock to seed

Andy_Wolfe · 03/13/2009, 09:21 PM

I've got about 120lbs. of live rock in my 90, but i'm getting a 125 this weekend. I'll seed with some of the choice pieces I have and sell what I don't use.

YE||0W TA|\|G · 03/13/2009, 09:43 PM

I have rock that look identical to that. I believe its called south sea base rock

ds4x4 · 03/13/2009, 09:47 PM

agrarock or texas holy rock maybe. but holy rock is heavy.

Andy_Wolfe · 03/13/2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by YE||0W TA|\|G
I have rock that look identical to that. I believe its called south sea base rock

Do you like it? Have you had any complaints about it?

YE||0W TA|\|G · 03/13/2009, 09:58 PM

I like it because its a big money saver. It does take some time though for it to become "live" so if you have patience you can seed your old rock and eventually will be. I also like the fact that it has so many nooks and grooves everywhere. I ordered it from my LFS in a 40lb box

Click the red house, I have a video of my tank with the rock in there..

Andy_Wolfe · 03/13/2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by YE||0W TA|\|G
I like it because its a big money saver. It does take some time though for it to become "live" so if you have patience you can seed your old rock and eventually will be. I also like the fact that it has so many nooks and grooves everywhere. I ordered it from my LFS in a 40lb box

Click the red house, I have a video of my tank with the rock in there..

How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking?

YE||0W TA|\|G · 03/13/2009, 10:14 PM

I believe it was around 50 something bucks.. IMO its a huge $$ saver..Every last penny is worth it in the hobby, and if it means more longer waiting and patience then so be it.

YE||0W TA|\|G · 03/13/2009, 10:18 PM

I took 3 boxes.. and all the pieces were really nice anywhere ranging from football to softball sizes. The kind I have was from Carib Sea

Andy_Wolfe · 03/13/2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by YE||0W TA|\|G
I believe it was around 50 something bucks.. IMO its a huge $$ saver..Every last penny is worth it in the hobby, and if it means more longer waiting and patience then so be it.

That's a good price. I'm going to have to take a trip to the pet store to take a look at some. It looks really nice in your tank!

YE||0W TA|\|G · 03/13/2009, 10:23 PM

thanks

Ragman Jones · 03/14/2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PRDubois
If it says MArine it should be fine.
If it is a porus as it looks it will grow bacteria

I just dont know what its made of. I've read the volcanic rock can be harmful for a reef tank. I'll ask next time Im at the lfs what it is.

reefscape15 · 03/14/2009, 09:54 PM

You need to find out whats it's made of. I wouldn't just go putting anything into my tank, but if it's a real type of marine rock, or just ceramic based, you will be good with it. It looks awesome, but any "dead" rock will take a while to become seeded with regular "live rock" inhabitants.

YE||0W TA|\|G · 03/14/2009, 10:06 PM

I have this stuff, its south sea reef base rock from the Philippines

YE||0W TA|\|G · 03/14/2009, 10:10 PM

http://www.caribsea.com/pages/products/aquascaping.html

link to product on Carib Sea site

JamesJR · 03/14/2009, 10:15 PM

If it isn't from south seas odds are it could be tufa rock as lots of it is dug up from quaries and used in aquariums. Much of the tufa rock is actually composed of the remains of ancient reefs long gone and is fine to use.

03/13/2009, 07:10 PM	#1
Ragman Jones Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 36	Reef-safe Rock? I saw this rock at the petstore (NOT lfs). It was curricular with a hole in the middle, Whitish in color, and Very pours. It was also on the heavy side. Not what I saw, but its Very similar Is that Marine/reef safe?

03/13/2009, 07:22 PM	#2
ctenophors rule Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: port saint lucy Posts: 1,017	should be, but has it come into contact with contaminates? what is it made of? might be best just to buy some base rock whole sale if you want to save money, or if it is purely astetic, make your rock the garf way. __________________ just my oppinion....then again... who the hell am I! Current Tank Info: my fishbowls are round 8)

03/13/2009, 08:53 PM	#6
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	It should be ok __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

03/13/2009, 09:12 PM	#8
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	If it says MArine it should be fine. If it is a porus as it looks it will grow bacteria __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

03/13/2009, 09:17 PM	#10
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	Sometimes the smaller pieces let you make cooler caves and such. Also dont use just this. Also use some live rock to seed __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

03/13/2009, 08:34 PM	#3
Andy_Wolfe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N.E. Phoenix Posts: 113	I really like that. Is it actually rock, or something synthetic made to look like rock?

03/13/2009, 08:45 PM	#4
Ragman Jones Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 36	I dont know what its made of. The tag just said "Marine decor Rock". The guy in the fish department didnt know much about it, aside that it stains Very easily. (He had treated a quarantined Freshwater fish for ick while the rock was present. Its now a permanent bright blue)

03/13/2009, 08:49 PM	#5
Andy_Wolfe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N.E. Phoenix Posts: 113	That sucks! It would really make aquascaping so much easier. I'm not creative at all, but something like this would make my tank look great.

03/13/2009, 09:21 PM	#11
Andy_Wolfe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N.E. Phoenix Posts: 113	I've got about 120lbs. of live rock in my 90, but i'm getting a 125 this weekend. I'll seed with some of the choice pieces I have and sell what I don't use.

03/13/2009, 09:43 PM	#12
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	I have rock that look identical to that. I believe its called south sea base rock __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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03/13/2009, 09:47 PM	#13
ds4x4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsville NJ Posts: 279	agrarock or texas holy rock maybe. but holy rock is heavy. __________________ -Asking her for Forgiveness is much easier than asking for Permission.- Current Tank Info: 120gal Re-Build

03/13/2009, 09:58 PM	#15
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	I like it because its a big money saver. It does take some time though for it to become "live" so if you have patience you can seed your old rock and eventually will be. I also like the fact that it has so many nooks and grooves everywhere. I ordered it from my LFS in a 40lb box Click the red house, I have a video of my tank with the rock in there.. __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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03/13/2009, 10:14 PM	#17
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	I believe it was around 50 something bucks.. IMO its a huge $$ saver..Every last penny is worth it in the hobby, and if it means more longer waiting and patience then so be it. __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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03/13/2009, 10:18 PM	#18
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	I took 3 boxes.. and all the pieces were really nice anywhere ranging from football to softball sizes. The kind I have was from Carib Sea __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	thanks __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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03/14/2009, 09:54 PM	#22
reefscape15 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elmira Heights, NY Posts: 2,812	You need to find out whats it's made of. I wouldn't just go putting anything into my tank, but if it's a real type of marine rock, or just ceramic based, you will be good with it. It looks awesome, but any "dead" rock will take a while to become seeded with regular "live rock" inhabitants. __________________ A new beginning........... JIM Current Tank Info: 5g standard softie/zoa tank, just starting a 20H

03/14/2009, 10:06 PM	#23
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	I have this stuff, its south sea reef base rock from the Philippines __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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03/14/2009, 10:10 PM	#24
YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G Registered Member $YE\|\|0W TA\|\\|G's Avatar$ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hillsborough New Jersey Posts: 699	http://www.caribsea.com/pages/products/aquascaping.html link to product on Carib Sea site __________________ Rome was not built in a day, and neither was the ocean.. or our aquariums.. patience is they key to success.
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03/14/2009, 10:15 PM	#25
JamesJR Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,733	If it isn't from south seas odds are it could be tufa rock as lots of it is dug up from quaries and used in aquariums. Much of the tufa rock is actually composed of the remains of ancient reefs long gone and is fine to use. __________________ Just when I thought you couldn't be any dumber you go and do something like this....And totally redeem yourself! Current Tank Info: 20 gallon