will live rock grow stuff after time with the right lighting

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so where in the equation does the "live" come into play?

If we all agreed on that there would be no argument. More things than bacteria that come w/ LR act as natural biological filters as I said above.

Now that is some advice I think we can all agree on.

Finally LOL.
I'm not trying to be petty or negative. A healthy debate is good for the hobby and forum IMO. It keeps us from getting complacent. I mean none of the other members or Mods disrespect.