LC Scott Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm going to buy some rock online in the next two weeks. Right now I'm trying to decide on where, Reef Cleaners, or BRS. I was hoping to hit the BRS buy but my time line just won't work except for the smallest margin. I'm looking to get 40 to 60 pounds and 10 lb of live stuff locally. So my question. Any pros, cons with that idea? I feel like I just opened a can of worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I have heard good things about BRS Rock, and Reef Cleaners is a Sponsor on here...so I don't think you can go wrong with either one, I guess it comes down to price, I think Reef Cleaners offers free shipping on smaller amounts, but I am not sure. All I know is cycle or cure the rock when you get it, don't do what I did and just put it in your tank with some cured live rock, you might have issues. Some places claim they "pre-cure" thier rock, but If I had to do it all over again, I would cycle it in a tub for a few months prior to putting it in the tank with already cured live rock. I got mine from MarcoRocks, I think most of it is pretty much the same kind of rock, so I would go by price and who offers free shipping, as that can be kinda spendy. Edit....ReefCleaners offers free shipping for orders over 30 lbs....Where BRS you have to spend $175 (about 70 lbs of the Dry Fiji) to get free shipping and BRS is currently out of stock of thier regular rock....So I would go with ReefCleaners if you are wanting to get it now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanktop74 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I bought all of my new rock from BRS and am very happy with it! I cured it and seeded it for a copule of months while I did the tank build, so it was ready when the tank went up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCityAquarium Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I could be totally wrong on this, but I would guess most lfs would match prices on live, or base rock. I know I like hand picking the shapes and sizes of the live rock I purchase. I'm not sure how much shipping ends up on this stuff, but I know shipping is expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Nick I'm likly to come out to your place for the 10lbs. live rock already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold B Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Nick has nice base rock to. just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 If by chance you decide not to go with a LFS for base rock I would recommend Reef Cleaners. I ordered 15lbs of it & it(wait for it) rocks!(sorry,had to do it) John will let you say if you want large or small pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 be careful when you get it at the LFS, I have noticed a lot of little free anemones on "some peoples" rock, not going to mention names... Just be careful, from what I hear aptasia is no fun to get rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I bought all of my new rock from BRS and am very happy with it! I cured it and seeded it for a copule of months while I did the tank build' date=' so it was ready when the tank went up![/quote'] If you haven't already you should check out Beth and kims build thread for the new sps tank. The rock is sooooo nice and she has really good picks of it on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 be careful when you get it at the LFS' date=' I have noticed a lot of little free anemones on "some peoples" rock, not going to mention names... Just be careful, from what I hear aptasia is no fun to get rid of.[/quote'] You can have hitch hikers from any shop in town as well as purchasing it online. The only way to ensure it doesn't happen is to get dry rock and cure it yourself. I've bought some Rosecity and been very happy with it. Lots of good hitch hikers on the rock. Not sure what shop your talking about but it wasn't rose city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Do you have to cure BRS dry rock ? lol... When I called them they said that wasn't needed. They do all the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 The nice thing about the dry rock is there are no hitchhikers. It is also very cheap. We only paid 2 dollars a pound and got free shipping and that's dry weight. Smann used it in his new build too. We bought the Pukani type. We added some live rock to seed it and had it going in a tub for like 2 months which worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Why not see if one of the LFS will help you out. If not go to online vendor. That way you see what you are getting before it shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradth Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Ordered from Marcorock twice, about 200lbs of the stuff for various things. If you get there free shipping deals, you cant beat it. Its pretty amazing rock, but does need some time curing. Mine colored up nicely after a few months, but i did fight some hair algae issues for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Ordered from Marcorock twice' date=' about 200lbs of the stuff for various things. If you get there free shipping deals, you cant beat it. [b']Its pretty amazing rock, but does need some time curing. Mine colored up nicely after a few months, but i did fight some hair algae issues for a bit[/b]. WORD!!!!!!+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Part of the reason I'm thinking of ordering dry stuff online is to avoid that pest anemone. I've got it in my 20l right now.(flame) It's kept me from putting more rock in my tank, the rock I do have will not be going anywhere near the new tank till I'm sure it's pest free. I wasn't going to ask one of our LFS to match online prices for me,I don't want them to lose money on the deal just for me. How I'll think about it. (scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 call up Nick at RoseCity, gimme a couple days n i might have another contact for you that i can guarantee will take care of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Scott Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 call up Nick at RoseCity' date=' gimme a couple days n i might have another contact for you that i can guarantee will take care of you.[/quote'] Mick , no rush I won't be doing this till the 12th at least. so I have plenty of time to find a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC-k3v Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 call up Nick at RoseCity' date=' gimme a couple days n i might have another contact for you that i can guarantee will take care of you.[/quote'] I got some dry Hawaiian rock if you are interested. (legally collected) I sent some to Mick not to long ago, you can ask him about it. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 It's awesome rock, sitting in my sump currently til I get the frag tank set-up, til then I'm not gonna worry about re-aquascaping LOL. by the by, kevin's that other contact I was mentioning LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I have a couple hundred pounds of dry rock if anyone is intrested and will sell at 2 a pound , just throwing out there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Jody, empty your mailbox dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I bought my rock from BRS and I love it! I bought the Pukani type and managed to catch it when it was on sale and the shipping was free. I payed just under 500 for 180 lbs of it. It was also really easy to break and shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Jody' date=' empty your mailbox dude.[/quote'] its empty dudet lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Buying live rock is a lot like buying coral. Some people collect expensive and colorful corals. Other enjoy just having some ocean life in their aquarium. Brown or not. Peoples taste in rock is very subjective. Some like to carefully pick each piece in order to get the best shape and a good amount of life to make a beautiful and well aquascaped aquarium. In this case, carefully selecting each piece of rock from your favorite reef shop is the best way to go. Others don't care as much about finding just the right piece. Or if it has any life on it and would rather just save a buck so the online purchase works out great. To each their own..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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