live rock

[norweiganwood]

any opinions on good online lr suppliers?

 

[trido]

Sorry to take so long to reply. Christmas has this place real quiet. I bought some of my LR from here. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scat ... pCatId=393 A mix of base rock and fiji select. I wouldnt recommend the base rock for anything but that (you get what you pay for). The fiji select was fine. I would recommend getting some of your LR on line and get a few key show pieces from your LFS to assure the finished look you want. Ohter places that have been posted here as good sites are.

http://www.oceanproaquatics.com/shop/in ... Path/30_88

http://www.seatrademarine.com./

http://www.reefscience.com/

http://www.fishaddicts.com/

http://www.reeferrocks.com/baserock/index.htm

 

[norweiganwood]

Thx, I was planning to get all online but there is a lfs near here with some nice looking lr (expensive though!).

 

[trido]

If you get most of what you need online and save some room to get a few real cool pieces from the Expensive LFS you wont be dissapointed. That method was recommended to me. I did and have never regreted it.

 

[mr_X]

there is a place with awesome looking rock in your state:

http://sealifeflorida.com/catalog/index.php

nicest rock i've seen.

 

[spaulr]

No matter what online place you go with, just make sure you call them and specifically TELL them what size tank you have, what you have in mind, and what size pieces you'd like to get. Almost all will work with you. I have a 40 gallon and ended up with 1 30lb boulder (Live Aquaria). Live and learn. Don't make my mistake. Also, it might be cheaper to pay $8-10 a lb at a LFS once you add in shipping costs. Plus you know exactly what your getting for your money beforehand.

 

[ChrisRD]

www.premiumaquatics.com

 

[norweiganwood]

Where can I get the foam for under the tank? Been searching stores with no luck. How thick for a 40g? I feel so stupid

 

[mr_X]

foam for under the tank? :?

 

[norweiganwood]

The beginners guide stated that you should put foam rubber under the tank to balance the weight and prevent cracking the glass?

 

[Christeon]

I put cork under my sump.

You can get either at http://www.mcmaster.com

 

[ChrisRD]

You can get the thin foam insulation at home improvement or hardware stores. Check the rigid insulation section at Home Depot, Lowes, etc.

If you're using a factory stand (or a properly made DIY stand) you don't need the foam IMO/IME. Personally I have never used it on any of my tanks and never had a problem. On a large tank it might be a worthwhile precaution.

 

[spaulr]

You can get it at home depot. I was going to use it on my 40 gallon tank w/DIY stand, but decided there really wasn't a need for it. I agree with Chris though, if it was a bigger tank I'd probably do it just as a precaution.

 

[Anonymous]

You also need to make sure where you're ordering from is not simply dropshipping the rock. Otherwise it doesn't matter what you ask for, you're going to get what was packed in the box after it was collected and it will be nothing more than luck of the draw.

 

[norweiganwood]

Thx all......
Cork is a great idea! I don't even have to buy it, I have some in my garage....
Thx again

 

[mr_X]

i have nothing under mine..seems to hold water just like everyone elses. :?

 

[shavo]

in hind site this seems like a great idea, i do not have it now am i in trouble?

 

[fali]

sorry to come in so late in this thread. I was wondering if you guys know which kind of live rock is best for filtration? From what i researched it was fiji or Kaelini. Any others or thats it.

 

[fali]

sorry to come in so late in this thread. I was wondering if you guys know which kind of live rock is best for filtration? From what i researched it was fiji or Kaelini. Any others or thats it.

 

[mr_X]

the rock with the most surface area. the most porous. the more knooks(spelling) and crannys the better.