Live Rock Suppliers

[aaron]

I am stocking up my new 50 gal tank this weekend and was just wondering if everyone had a favourite place to buy live rock in the NYC area - i am after the best looking, nicest shapes and most life for the least price - Not too much to ask for is it????
I would prefer to buy locally rather than order a box over the internet as i would like to pick the absolute best shaped pieces i can get rather than take pot luck with whatever someone decides to ship to me.
I am also a little challenged in terms of transport - its pretty much bus and subway for me unfortunately, so if you suggest anywhere, directions to the place would be great.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Cheers. Aaron

 

[[JWS]wasabi]

I just setup my tank with a bunch of rock from islandreefandfin in staten island, they have a bunch of really nice pieces. its probably not the cheapest rock around, but well worth the quality IMO. I got it last saturday and everything is doing great.

 

[marrone]

Aaron

FishTown in Queens has Fuji Premium rock for $3.99lb. I was there yesterday and it look pretty good and they had a full tank so the select of the pieces and shape is very good.

To get there take the 7 train to Main Street and then take the 12 or 13 bus to Northern bld and Franics Lewis blvd, which will leave you right in front of the place.

Also check in the group buy selection as a couple of people where looking to do a group buy from TampaBaySaltwater.

Michael

 

[ISLANDREEFANDFIN]

5.50per lb fully cured www.islandreefandfin.com
718-697-7333

 

[aaron]

Anyone bought rock from Reef Fantasy on staten Island? Or bought anything from them for that matter?
(i didnt see their name in the NYC stores section)

 

[NYAQUARIA]

3.99 per lb. fully cured Fiji liverock and only 25 mins. by train from the city via metro north.


Sal.

 

[aaron]

Are you close to the train station (close enough to haul a big box of live rock)??

Aaron.

 

[NYAQUARIA]

1/2 a block away... You can use my hand truck if you want.

Sal

 

[aaron]

looks like you got yourself a new customer.
I'm going snowboarding this weekend but I will be up the weekend after. When are you getting your next shipment?

 

[NYAQUARIA]

I should have plenty, call me just in case
914 777-2570

Thanks,
Sal