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[rxonco]

You guys have any opinions on where I should go to get LR for my upcoming 90gal tank. I'm thinking of about 45lbs to start the cycle, followed by an additional 45-60lbs later.

I've read a lot of good things about TBS but I really don't want to go through the hassel. If there is a good place locally, I'm all ears. And if someone has some rock or sand they need to get rid of sometime in the next week or so, definately let me know.

 

[Guest]

I would suggest you add all your rock at one time if you add half your LR and it cycles when you add the second half of the rock it will have to cycle again. The main thing you are looking for is shapes when looking to buy live rock some people will drive around shopping every store to get the right pieces.

 

[rxonco]

I've got about 45lbs in my 30gal tank right now. I plan to move this to the 90gal once everything is up and running. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with the empty 30gal. Will it be ok to do it this way. I figure I shouldn't get that second cycle this way.

 

[AggieBrandon]

Yeah you should be fine doing it that way. The rock will already be cured so it shouldn't create a huge spike....it may create a small one due to the detritus and what not but there should be plenty of bacteria to take care of that.

Brandon

 

[Guest]

live rock

if you can use the water from the 30g as part of teh water in the 90g. this will also help to prevent spikes due to the biological bacteria in it. you can also use the sand in the 30 to seed the new sand in the 90.


just my ideas.

josh

 

[Guest]

Went through the same thing a few months ago...buy it locally at T&T at $3.99/lb or online. I was really worried about shopping online for live rock, and the die-off. I found http://www.oceanproaquatics.com , and bought my live rock from there. It is the best live rock I have seen. I got it shipped by land (!) and it arrived 4 days later. There was significant die-off, but it came right back. It arrived at my door with purple, green, and red all over it. Plus he gives you a free gift, like I got a turbo snail. You get about 50 lbs from waltsmith for $129 including shipping. That's not bad. The only thing is you need to email the owner (michael), and tell him you want some big pieces, and pay for the 2 day shipping! Almost all mine were softball size, with about two football size, which turned out to be ok for my 29 gal. Just my two cents.....I will always buy online for live rock now. I had bought 15 lbs from T&T, and the waltsmith stuff looks 10 times better....

 

[Cakepro]

I have Walt Smith Fiji rock too (purchased at various times from Jeff's Exotic Fish, Flying Fish Express, and LiveAquaria), but have never seen 50 pounds of it anywhere for $129 including shipping ~ I've always seen it for about that price without shipping. Did you get it at that price from the website you referenced?

The best route to go is to find a vendor that will ship it to you at your expense via air cargo on SW Airlines. You'll have your rock in a matter of hours, not days. Finding one that will do it is the trick. *Sigh* I am still in mourning for Flying Fish Express.

~ Sherri

 

[Guest]

Sounds like Sherri is steering everyone to order online.
For those that would like to support our local sponsors ask the owner if he can give you a break on the stated price. They know if you buy live rock you'll be back to purchase fish and corals in the future.
Global will have Live Rock on sale for $3 a lb from time to time also.
and
Remember if you join MARSH you get 15% off all your non-sale-item purchases at sponsor stores.

 

[Guest]

Yeah, I got it at OceanPro, but they were running a special....$119 for a 46-52 lbs box with a gift. Plus if you registered at their site, you got a $10 certificate towards a purchase, bringing it down to $109. Also, shipping was $20. Total = $129. Spend $15 dollars more on shipping and get it in two days. Plus, Michael emailed me 4 times through the whole process, keeping me updated. Here is his email, mike@oceanproaquatics.com. Use him. Tell him eaw5699@yahoo.com referred you.

 

[Cakepro]

Sounds like Sherri is steering everyone to order online.

Actually I sent him a PM with an offer to buy some excess Fiji live rock I have.

~ Sherri

 

[Guest]

Sherri just trying to protect you from the bald headed Pooled Order Police Officer.

 

[Guest]

I ordered my new 170 acrylic tank yesterday! I am still trying to decide on where to buy the live sand and live rock. From what I read it is a toss up between Ocean Pro and Tampa Bay Saltwater. Another place I saw online is in Dallas "The Marine Center". Decisions, Decisions!

A friend told me I should put in the Live Rock before I put in the Live Sand. He also said to build a frame to lay the rock on. I was told there is some glue you can use to hold the rocks together. Anybody know where to get the glue?

 

[rxonco]

Sherri, you've got a pm...
I appreciate all the help guys.

If I use the cured LR and established LS, should I expect to see much of a cycle. And once all of my water levels get to where they should be, what kind of schedule should I use to transfer all of the coral and fish into the new tank? (Can I just put them in all at once, or do it very slowly? I've got a few LPS, a sebae anenome, some polyps, a sebae clown, blue damsel, and a six-line wrasse.)