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Live and Base Rock Questions

Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:58 pm
by *GSP*Fan*
So I will be picking up a 75 gallon aquarium in the next couple days, once I get a place ready to set it up. I will be doing this tank full marine for a pair of GSPs.

I'm having a hard time deciding on how much and what kind of rock I need to begin with. I can get base rock at about $2 a pound from my LFS but will be ordering live rock online. This being the first time I've dealt with live rock I've been a little hesitant on ordering online just yet. Are there any types I should stay away from? I was leaning towards getting about 25lbs of Fiji to begin with and maybe add in a different type or two in a couple months to mix things up. Any suggestions on where to or not to order from online? I was looking at this website at what I think is a pretty good deal.

http://www.aquacon.com/saltwater_aquari ... PAodZSoAJQ

Anyone ordered from there?

Any other advice regarding rock I would appreciate as well. I want to make sure I do this right.

Re: Live and Base Rock Questions

Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:06 am
by Pufferpunk
http://www.marcorocks.com You can't go wrong with them!

Re: Live and Base Rock Questions

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 2:37 am
by *GSP*Fan*
Pufferpunk wrote:http://www.marcorocks.com You can't go wrong with them!
Thanks! I'll definitely check them out. Keep reading good things about them on this forum.

ETA: They're out of stock :(

Re: Live and Base Rock Questions

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 12:55 pm
by Pufferpunk
Check Craigslist. Folks always tearing down their tanks & selling stuff off there.

Re: Live and Base Rock Questions

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 3:42 pm
by *GSP*Fan*
Pufferpunk wrote:Check Craigslist. Folks always tearing down their tanks & selling stuff off there.
I actually have been and even posted an ad, no luck so far. I will continue to keep an eye out there for anything I may need though.

I live in a pretty small city so my options locally even through services like craigslist are very limited it seems.