mister crabs Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I figure i am going to need around 60-70 lbs of rock for my 40 stretch hex and cant really afford that much LR. anyone know of a store in the valley that sells base rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 hirocks.com i think is the website. They sell decent base rock at good price. Ive used it with good success. update: i just checked and it looks like their site is disabled sorry. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanF Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have a supplier that I can get Fiji Base Rock from. Shoot me a pm if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 reeferrocks.com is another site you can look into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 i make my own or should say me and my bud ray lol it turns within a few months cant tell dif just ask miles hes seen my display in person, can make anyshape or size might be worth it if your in medford anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 good to know reefboy! I have contacted sean (cichlids and salt) as i am in springfield and eugene almost weekly and would rather not apay a seperate shipping charge. I have seen the DIY on reefcentral and it looks simple enough (especially since i worked in the masonry trade for a year and a half) The only thing about it that concerns me is the mess involved. My wife is not a huge DIY fan...lol and if i tell her im going to dry rocks in her oven i may get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowboardKid26 Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I have some rock for sale here in bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 good to know reefboy! I have contacted sean (cichlids and salt) as i am in springfield and eugene almost weekly and would rather not apay a seperate shipping charge. I have seen the DIY on reefcentral and it looks simple enough (especially since i worked in the masonry trade for a year and a half) The only thing about it that concerns me is the mess involved. My wife is not a huge DIY fan...lol and if i tell her im going to dry rocks in her oven i may get it! I'm wondering if "I may get it" is a good thing, or a bad thing LOL. Heck, I'de do it, just to see.LOL(scratch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 usually doing something bad involve me "NOT" getting it for a while!! no fun if you catch my drift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 pm'd ya van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 not sure how they do but we cure in water not sure why u bake them lol must be different recipe lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hmmm bbq rocks (drooler) (drooler) I was just talking with Susanne about getting together and making a bunch of rocks. We should set up a workshop and everyone get together and make a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Yes, I need to fill the 120G that's coming in next Friday! What's the "recipe" for diy rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Portland cement, oyster shells, sand, and rock salt to make it porous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Ah, I was wondering how to get it to be porous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefboy Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 ssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhh thats a secret lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbrownies Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Hehe, I just made a few to fill some space, water flows right thought the rock like a sponge, its awesome stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Hehe' date=' I just made a few to fill some space, water flows right thought the rock like a sponge, its awesome stuff[/quote'] Pictures, please? -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbrownies Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 i don't have a camera, but check out this thread on the bottom there if you want to see what you can do with this (if you have the time and skill) I just used Cement and rock salt on a couple rocks, I am also trying a second with rock salt and magnesium sulfate to see how that works in the rock http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/printthread.php?threadid=807988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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