Purchasing Live rock online @ www.premiumaquatics.com??

[yukon11]

So I have some great Tonga Live Rock from a LFS. My guy gave me pieces from their show tanks and live rock tanks after I nice size purchase of equipment I made. I'm short about 40 lbs. and all the LFS are out of any more quality rock.

The rock I have is very purple and I'm not looking to settle.

After searching this forum I found http://www.premiumaquatics.com.

After reading it seems like the place to go for some quality rock.

Any pro's or con's? Or other suggested onlone shops.. Thanks!!

 

[Anonymous]

I bought 4 show size pieces of cured Marshall Island live rock from them and was very pleased with it.

You can call or email them and tell them exactly what you're looking for and they will look to see what shapes and sizes they have on hand. They most likely have what you need.

Louey

 

[ChrisRD]

I have ordered rock from PA several times over the years - no complaints.

 

[fungia]

top notch company! you cant go wrong.

 

[yukon11]

Question: The Kaelini Tonga they (PA) has looks the best but it's only a week into curing. I do have a 46 gal bow, Del tec MC 500 skimmer and sump. Currently I have 30 lbs LR Tonga(cured) and another 20 lbs kaelini on it's way along with 20 lbs fully cured Marshall. So I'm looking at 50 lbs cured with 20 uncured...

My current tank is pretty stable for a brand new tank.. No fish or coral except scavengers with all tests in line. They said it probably has another week of curing. Is this a bad move and will it throw my tank in a spin so I have to re-cycle or should I be pretty good.


Should I do anything extra to the rock.. scrubbing etc before putting it into the tank..

LFA (Looking For Advice)

 

[Len]

Any time you add new rock that's been shipped, your tank will go through a mini-cycle. It's not a bad thing, per se. You'll just probably have to wait a couple of weeks longer.

Prior to adding the rock, smell it. I know that sounds funny but if there is any foul stench, find the source and remove it. If there is anything decaying or if there is a lot of sponge growth, remove those as well. I wouldn't scrub the rock because you don't want it barren of the life you paid for, but selectively remove the stuff you don't want.