LF online Live rock an i have a few questions

Malcolm_C · 01/26/2010, 02:20 PM

A few questions

Whos, or what rock is currently recommended these days. Looking for quality rock but not the most expensive either. Probably Medium to large in size. whats a fair price per pound to have rock shipped.
Do folks still buy rock for critters, or is that not the thing anymore due to unwanted aminimal.
From what i understand trocus snails are better than astria\turbo snail, because they can flip themselves back over. whos sells these snails in bulk. I checked reftopia, but they dont carry them.

peasofme · 01/30/2010, 02:49 PM

personally i like dead rock better cause there are too many pests on live rock. big snails like mexican turbos are the only ones that put a dent in algae. light porous non-lava rock is the best. like dead coral.

Outerlimits · 01/30/2010, 03:03 PM

I see by your avatar you are in Fla. You might try these guys, they are a RC supporter, and those who have bought rock have had good things to say.
http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/

The_Codfather · 01/30/2010, 03:40 PM

Any dry rock and seed with GARF Grunge

Octoshark · 01/30/2010, 03:59 PM

LiveAquaria.com and BlueZooAquatics.com both sell Trochus snails.

BigMike75 · 01/30/2010, 06:10 PM

Premium Aquatics has torchus snails too. I have 9 in my 90 gallon reef and they have done great work. They also carry Fiji LR also.

lordofthereef · 01/30/2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outerlimits

I see by your avatar you are in Fla. You might try these guys, they are a RC supporter, and those who have bought rock have had good things to say.
http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/

+1

I know from previous posts that they allow you to pick the rock at their facilities as well, which drops off about $1/lb. on the purchase price of the rock, maybe more since they actually charge a packaging fee alongside shipping the rock.

01/26/2010, 02:20 PM	#1
Malcolm_C Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Deerfield beach Posts: 2,831	LF online Live rock an i have a few questions A few questions Whos, or what rock is currently recommended these days. Looking for quality rock but not the most expensive either. Probably Medium to large in size. whats a fair price per pound to have rock shipped. Do folks still buy rock for critters, or is that not the thing anymore due to unwanted aminimal. From what i understand trocus snails are better than astria\turbo snail, because they can flip themselves back over. whos sells these snails in bulk. I checked reftopia, but they dont carry them. __________________ Malcolm_C aka Mad_drama Current Tank Info: 120 + Glass / fully automated.

01/30/2010, 03:59 PM	#5
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	LiveAquaria.com and BlueZooAquatics.com both sell Trochus snails. __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

01/30/2010, 06:10 PM	#6
BigMike75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mount Washington, KY Posts: 360	Premium Aquatics has torchus snails too. I have 9 in my 90 gallon reef and they have done great work. They also carry Fiji LR also. __________________ Having fun so far! Current Tank Info: 180 Reef Ready in the works..

01/30/2010, 02:49 PM	#2
peasofme Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,405	personally i like dead rock better cause there are too many pests on live rock. big snails like mexican turbos are the only ones that put a dent in algae. light porous non-lava rock is the best. like dead coral.

01/30/2010, 03:03 PM	#3
Outerlimits Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 13	I see by your avatar you are in Fla. You might try these guys, they are a RC supporter, and those who have bought rock have had good things to say. http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/

01/30/2010, 03:40 PM	#4
The_Codfather Have frag will travel Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tuckerton, NJ Posts: 541	Any dry rock and seed with GARF Grunge