keys or gulf rock?

[tbrock]

Im thinking of ordering some rock from liverocks.com and was wondering which was better, keys or gulf rock? whats the difference and which would you recommend?

 

[melosu58]

Neither to me. I`m partial to Tonga,Fiji and Marshall Island rock. Better Quality rock.IMO

 

[ironmanxl1]

the keys has more coraline but I really like the gulf. It came with way more visible life than the keys.

 

[Phyl]

Keys. Specify shape if that means anything to you (I hate lumps, prefer shapes, plates, arches, etc). I didn't like most of the life I did see. I'll stick to the things that I want to add to my tank from now on!

 

[tbrock]

well thanks for the info but after figuring out what the shipping would be, i decided against buying from there. I was planning on just getting ten pounds for 48 dollars and with shipping and tax, it doubled the price 8O I guess it is more profitable with larger orders.

 

[malkore]

If you need 10 lbs, try your LFS. If you're setting up a new tank and needed a larger amount, Liverocks.com would win. Shipping 40lbs of keys rock to Nebraska was only $4.90 per pound, shipped, tax free.
To go to my LFS, I would pay $5.99 per pound, uncured, and ugly gulf rock, completely void of hitch hikers (even pods).

Apparently you've never shipped anything with next day air, by 10am. That's a minimum $25 right there. Bump it up for 10lbs worth, and to Kanasas, and yeah you're probably looking at $40 shipping. Very reasonable shipping cost.

 

[tbrock]

It may be reasonable, but I didnt realize it was that much. There is a store 2.5 hours from where i live that i can get good live rock, i just thought it might be easier ordering it. I also wasnt thinking about the cost of next day shipping.

 

[malkore]

Buying online is all about balancing shipping costs with the savings of going online vs. retail. Typically you need to order 3 items to offset normal shipping...but on livestock and liverock orders, shipping is $20 minimum for FedEx next-day air. You and I are both stuck in the midwest, with LFS's that charge a premium for somewhat common fish, corals and inverts. I've just been doing this SW thing for a year, and learned the ins and outs of shipping already.

 

[SirLight1337]

My LFS charges 5.99 per lb of FIGI liverock. that is friggin obsurd. i went to another place and got twice the quailty rock ( tonga deepwater ) for 3.99 a lb. I liked it so much i bought 65 lbs of it.

 

[tbrock]

5.99/lb may be crazy in California, but thats about he cheapest you will find around here. I know of a store that was selling it for 11/lb, and it was noting special

 

[zach119]

i got 40 pounds of keys and its the most pretty rock ive ever seen