Just Live Rock
- Thread starter Rcchanlder
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Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
the only bad thing is that it has been in transit since last week. im not sure how much life is going to be left on it. the bacteria sould be fine but all the criters.... i dont know. i will probably have to pick it up tomorrow from fedex
dcantucson
Reef pro
I wonder if they just lied about the weight to save themselves some money on shipping? I hope you get it all.
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
ok it just came in and it was all of 50lbs
dcantucson
Reef pro
Good news indeed!
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
i will put up some pics. it did come dry as a bone though and covered with sand. but, underneath was some LR. i dont think there will be many hitch hikers
Hiker4twenty
Reef enthusiast
Glad you got it all. Hope it works out ok for you. Can't wait to see some pics.
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
it is tough to see the color on them in the pics. it does have some green and purple. some macro algae and even SOME coraline on it. not much but some. very little. but i would say it is def. live. so for $4/lb you cant really beat that. its live, has coraline, free delivery. you may need a hammer and chisel to get it down to size though. mine came as one big piece and some rubble.
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
for me it was worth saving $400+ it will be purple soon enough.
Hiker4twenty
Reef enthusiast
How's that LR treating you? Any spikes in the tank at all? How about some update pics of it in the DT.
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
i am working on it right now as a matter of fact. coral and life looks the some. there wasnt that much to really die off on the rock so... but i will put some pics up after its done. im acctually pretty pleased with the rock. i can already see some coraline growth
Hiker4twenty
Reef enthusiast
Glad to hear it's working out in your favor. I opted to just buy some dry base rock and add to my tank. It will be live in a few months for a fraction of the cost. If I had more money and less patients I'd order some LR and be done with it.
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
yeah, i started with a lot of base rock. i just dont feel like waiting for any more to take place in my tank than i have to. plus i like the grabbag of life that comes with it
chiqui bb
Reefing newb
Rcchandler: Did you order the "premium decorator aquacultured live rock" or the "base aquacultured live rock". According to their website, the premium comes with lots of coralline. I like their prices and want to order but wondered which rock you received. If it's the premium and there was only a little coralline, I may just order the base instead.
Rcchanlder
Reefing newb
I ordered the premium. there was no coraline, very little life on it at all. It was shipped covered in sand and very dry, i dont think much could live in that for long. However, it has gone through a yellow coraline growth period and is starting to purple up now after a month or so. Make sure you have a hammer and chisel. Mine came in one big 50 lb rock.
chiqui bb
Reefing newb
Hiker4twenty: Did you get your rock from justliverock.com?
