what type of rock makes good base rock?

WhoScott · 08/31/2015, 11:17 PM

The title says it all: what types of rock make good base rock? I have heard tufa rock works well but I'm curious what else will do the job? What do you use? I am planning on getting a good amount of base rock and then seeding it with a little live rock. Thanks all.

mcgyvr · 09/01/2015, 05:33 AM

reefrocks.net

chucko · 09/01/2015, 06:23 AM

I'm doing the same thing, using marcorocks.com. It's being able to take my time arranging them and cutting them how I need outside of the tank. Hard part will be setting them back up in the tank the same way!

DrPheel · 09/01/2015, 10:47 AM

+1 for Marco rocks and il throw in AquaMaxx also. I got my boulder style rock from Marco and I used AquaMaxx prime cut plate rock for shelf formations. I had to go with them because Marco did not have any shelf in stock and I was satisfied with both suppliers.

jayball · 09/01/2015, 10:56 AM

I like the BRS pukani if you are willing to put a little work into it (possible phosphate issues and shaping

nuxx · 09/01/2015, 04:17 PM

Used Marco all around

WhoScott · 09/01/2015, 06:16 PM

I'm looking for rock that I can purchase at a rock yard. What types will work besides tufa?

jayball · 09/01/2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoScott

I'm looking for rock that I can purchase at a rock yard. What types will work besides tufa?

Limestone. Look up Texas Holey rock to get an idea.

08/31/2015, 11:17 PM	#1
WhoScott Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 64	what type of rock makes good base rock? The title says it all: what types of rock make good base rock? I have heard tufa rock works well but I'm curious what else will do the job? What do you use? I am planning on getting a good amount of base rock and then seeding it with a little live rock. Thanks all.

09/01/2015, 10:47 AM	#4
DrPheel Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 161	+1 for Marco rocks and il throw in AquaMaxx also. I got my boulder style rock from Marco and I used AquaMaxx prime cut plate rock for shelf formations. I had to go with them because Marco did not have any shelf in stock and I was satisfied with both suppliers. __________________ Dr's 70G Rimless Cube Build Thread : ==> http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2511564 <==

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jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	what type of rock makes good base rock? I like the BRS pukani if you are willing to put a little work into it (possible phosphate issues and shaping

09/01/2015, 04:17 PM	#6
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	Used Marco all around __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

09/01/2015, 05:33 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	reefrocks.net

09/01/2015, 06:23 AM	#3
chucko Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 127	I'm doing the same thing, using marcorocks.com. It's being able to take my time arranging them and cutting them how I need outside of the tank. Hard part will be setting them back up in the tank the same way!

09/01/2015, 06:16 PM	#7
WhoScott Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 64	I'm looking for rock that I can purchase at a rock yard. What types will work besides tufa?