Best place to get live rock?

[KKAY27]

I just started up my 10g sw tank! I put in dry sand so I'm going to need live rock to get it started cycling! I think! Please fill free to let me know what the best way to start cycling! This will be my first sw tank! I don't live by a place that sells sw stuff so I will have to order it off line!

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[ImACoolguy]

Plenty of online stores sell dry/live rock. Just remember it is rocks, 10 pounds can be a hefty shipping fee. Be sure to inspect it before adding to the tank for any critters.


Caleb

 

[spoonman]

Cheaper method would be to buy dry rock and start the cycle with pure ammonia or a couple of shrimp.

 

[Sniperhank]

There are several places, like mentioned above. I personally have only ordered my rock from saltwaterfish.com and was very pleased with what I got. If not getting dry/base/macro rock, make sure to inspect it and give it a good scrub down before considering adding it to the tank to avoid any unwanted stuff (mostly mud or decaying matter) from entering the tank.

 

[KKAY27]

Cheaper method would be to buy dry rock and start the cycle with pure ammonia or a couple of shrimp.

Could I use frozen shrimp thawed? Or does it need to be fresh?

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[mr_X]

Thawed, or fresh...you need but to add an ammonia source. A rotting carcass provides this. Put it in a mesh bag so if you decide to remove it, it won't fall apart all over the tank.

 

[KKAY27]

Thawed, or fresh...you need but to add an ammonia source. A rotting carcass provides this. Put it in a mesh bag so if you decide to remove it, it won't fall apart all over the tank.

I'm thawing one! I don't have a mesh bag! I might just have to throw it in!

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[ImACoolguy]

I'm thawing one! I don't have a mesh bag! I might just have to throw it in!

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Pantyhose work as well


Caleb

 

[KKAY27]

Pantyhose work as well


Caleb

That's perfect! Thanks?

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