Live Rock & Dry Rock purchase recommendation

kkkarthik · Apr 15, 2013

Hello everyone,

I am setting up a 55G reef tank. This is going to be my first reef tank.
Based on my research so far, I decided to go with a mixed live & dry rock setup.

Here is my plan

Tank: 12lbs (cured live rock) + 48lbs (dry rock)
Refugium: 3lbs(cured live rock) + 7lbs (dry rock)

I need your help in finding the best retailers to buy the rock.

Please recommend.

I found these guys - http://www.aquariumarts.com for liverock. But they are selling at 9.99/lb including shipping. Is it really worth it?
What about dry rock? Where should I buy it and how much should I spend /lb on dry rock?

Thanks

pgr11 · Apr 15, 2013

Have you considered buying from another member here. Might make things easier

reefes pieces · Apr 15, 2013

Plenty of stores will sell you some good rock here as well at a much better price. + unless its overnight shipping included there's prob going to be a lot of die off on the rocks making your cycle longer. BTW Welcome to SCR!

cymaster007 · Apr 15, 2013

kkkarthik said:

Since you are in monrovia, stop by SPS coral store, ask for Aaron the store owner, he will be able to hook you up. He is a real good guy and a fellow hobbyist.

SPS Coral Store
1375 Foothill Blvd, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-4007

kkkarthik · Apr 15, 2013

Thanks guys.

No, I haven't thought about buying it from a fellow member. I'll post something in the market place then.
I'll check out the SPS Coral Store as well. Thanks for the recommendation.

reefes pieces · Apr 15, 2013

make sure to start a build thread when you get those rocks! Good luck with build!

kkkarthik · Apr 15, 2013

Yes, I am planning to start a build thread. I am enjoying the whole process and would definetely like to share the experience.

lowbudget · Apr 18, 2013

It will be an experience alright

JOSE CASAS · Apr 18, 2013

welcome and try the market place here on SCR.......oh what the guy above me said...:dito:

qchau · Apr 18, 2013

I will have an excess of 50 lbs of really clean live rock for sale soon....if you can wait for a week or so until i set up my tank

Live Rock & Dry Rock purchase recommendation

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