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types of rock
looking to buy some base rock, and have found some labeled as fossil/limestone and other listed as calcium carbonate....any opinions as to which way to go and could i mix the 2 without any chemical issues? i have plenty of time to cure the rock, and its a heck of alot cheaper than live...
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08/18/2010, 07:06 PM
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I believe most people including myself go with calcium carbonate base rock. I just put some in my tank that I got from Bulk Reef Supply and it is some great stuff! Marco Rocks is also another great source.
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08/18/2010, 07:15 PM
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+1 on the BRS reef saver rock. That's what I used in my tank and am very happy with it. It is so porous with so many holes that it is so easy to aquascape.
I just noticed they have free shipping right now over 50lbs, which would save you a good bit. |
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09/03/2010, 03:07 PM
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thank you, i tried out marco rocks, got free ship on 25lb of base rock...now its sitting lonely as heck in a tank with live rock..the waiting begins..i did get some purple up for it..supposedly it helps promote coraline alg.
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09/03/2010, 04:12 PM
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09/03/2010, 05:22 PM
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Try to find a local reefer to hook you up with a piece of established LR with coraline. Just place it in your tank. That is the best way to get it started.
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09/03/2010, 06:37 PM
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09/03/2010, 07:28 PM
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Ordered 200 lbs of BRS Fiji Eco Rocks recently. Waiting to receive next week!
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