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December 5th, 2006, 09:02 AM
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buying LR online
My Christmas present to myself is gonna be a new 90 or 110 gal. Which means that I'll need to add up to 60lbs of live rock. At $7 per pound at my LFS, I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good seller via the internet and maybe I can save a few bucks. Anyone have positive experiences with any specific online live rock sellers? Thanks in advance.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gal fish only Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years 
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December 5th, 2006, 05:16 PM
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Re: buying LR online
I wouldn't waste my money on buying ALL live rock. Buy mainly base rock for your foundation then add live rock to cover it. Trust me it will save you tons of $ and it will have the same effect. In less than 6 months the base rock that is exposed will be covered with coraline and other creatures from your live rock.
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December 5th, 2006, 11:25 PM
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Re: buying LR online
$7 per pound is the standard going rate for rock at all of the LFS in my town. If you order online, you will probably end up spending MUCH more than that on shipping.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 6th, 2006, 12:02 AM
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Re: buying LR online
Actually, from my research on-line, shipping per pound is $1.39 for 2 day air. So I can get 67lbs of "Fiji Premium Select" for $200 + shipping would be $93, so roughly $300. LFS, same 67lbs would be $470 (not including sales tax, which is almost 9% in WA.) Save $175+. Granted, the LR at the LFS is virtually completely cured, so I don't have to put up with the hassle of curing it myself for 2-3 weeks ... but saving around 40% might make it worthwhile. Just curious to know if anyone has had good/bad experiences ordering LR via the internet. Prices quoted above are from liveaquaria.com, FYI.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gal fish only Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 years
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December 6th, 2006, 09:59 PM
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Re: buying LR online
I don't believe the LFS when they say their rock is cured, I have seen them dump new shipments right in the main tank the day that they get it. You could be buying live rock that hasn't been cured at all.
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December 7th, 2006, 03:04 PM
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Re: buying LR online
[url="http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp18314/cl0/marinerock?viewType=Category"]
this is what i bought when i moved from 75 to 125g decent porous rock base rock came with good big pieces and some smaller pieces also good buy. link didn't work you'll have to copy and paste in address bar Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125g,72" nova extreme pro t5's, vertex insump 180, maxijet sureflo kits, 30g sump Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 2006 Other Intrests: 75 gallon, aquactinics tx5, 30 gallon sump, euroreef cs5-3, korali 4 Last edited by d.french; December 7th, 2006 at 03:07 PM.
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December 7th, 2006, 03:05 PM
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Re: buying LR online
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125g,72" nova extreme pro t5's, vertex insump 180, maxijet sureflo kits, 30g sump Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 2006 Other Intrests: 75 gallon, aquactinics tx5, 30 gallon sump, euroreef cs5-3, korali 4
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December 12th, 2006, 05:23 PM
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Re: buying LR online
Hirocks is alright for some base rock
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 12nano, 55fowlr, 75reef, 220 in progress Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since july of 05 Other Intrests: Ocean life, Diving, Texas Hold'em, Movies
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December 13th, 2006, 03:09 AM
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Re: buying LR online
Yes. is what I used for base rock.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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