What to look for when shopping for LR?

[PiscesLou]

Im shopping for LR this weekend !! I would get my LR online but thats another subject(credit) so Im going to a LFS to buy my LR. In northern California I have allot to choose from. Many of them store it in a tank with a skimmer and SW(is that curing?).What do I look for in a quality LR?Most of the LFS carry fiji LR, are there ones that I should look for or avoid?

 

[Edmonton Eskimo]

look for the rock with the most coraline algae and critters if you can see them. Try to avoid any with aptaisa anemones as they are a pain in the...

 

[phases99]

Agreed. Also, Fiji rock needs a few weeks to fully cure so try to buy rock that has been in the dealers tank for at least that long.

 

[Edmonton Eskimo]

Why can't you get it online?

 

[PiscesLou]

In my research i found a great article
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rs/feature/index.htm

 

[Edmonton Eskimo]

That was a good read. Choose your rock but choose wisely young grasshopper