liver rock - Online or LFS? - Aquarium Advice

samwise · 10-01-2004, 03:40 PM

I've got a nanocube now and bought the [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] form an [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:e644ac5ba3]. However, it was a bit pricey. Now that I know more about [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] tanks. I'd like to know if it's better to getting it online from a place like Liverocks.com and take a shot at what they give me, or should I get [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] from a [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] where I can pick and choose.

(I'm trying to start a new tank, [acronym:e644ac5ba3="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:e644ac5ba3])

Also, if I get [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] from Liverocks.com, will they have hitchhikers?

Nate C · 10-01-2004, 04:44 PM

Most here will recommend [acronym:3f9f0f6bcc="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3f9f0f6bcc].com. I just received my order yesterday and got lots of hitchhikers. Sure there may be some you don't want, but most folks I've talked to said the good hitchhikers far outweighed the bad.

I've been to several [acronym:3f9f0f6bcc="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:3f9f0f6bcc] in my area and nothing they had forsale looked as good as the rocks I got from [acronym:3f9f0f6bcc="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3f9f0f6bcc].com.

Hope this helps.

Corty · 10-01-2004, 08:50 PM

I usually find online to be cheaper than [acronym:c07d51aa5a="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:c07d51aa5a], but you have to pay for shipping.

You also can't pick and choose what shapes you want, but I was pretty happy with the shapes I got from LiveAquaria. I'm going to try Liverocks.com next.

I'm pretty sure most [acronym:c07d51aa5a="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c07d51aa5a] has hitchikers.. All of mine has, some of which I'm still discovering.

luckycat · 10-02-2004, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samwise

I've got a nanocube now and bought the [acronym:18872a35e1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:18872a35e1] form an [acronym:18872a35e1="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:18872a35e1]. However, it was a bit pricey. Now that I know more about [acronym:18872a35e1="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:18872a35e1] tanks. I'd like to know if it's better to getting it online from a place like Liverocks.com and take a shot at what they give me, or should I get [acronym:18872a35e1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:18872a35e1] from a [acronym:18872a35e1="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:18872a35e1] where I can pick and choose.

(I'm trying to start a new tank, [acronym:18872a35e1="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:18872a35e1])

Also, if I get [acronym:18872a35e1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:18872a35e1] from Liverocks.com, will they have hitchhikers?

I purchased rock from liverocks.com several months ago. I have been very, very pleased with the rocks (I chose Keys rock). Great colors, and teaming with life. Our starfish, worms, crabs (some good, maybe some not so good) are all still alive. We had some clams that have bit the dust. Just the other day we were moving around a rock and a little pistol shrimp came out and started swimming around. Have never seen him before, but have heard clicking. Was afraid it was a mantis shrimp, and there is a chance we still have one in there... just haven't seen him. But did see one when we first received the box of [acronym:18872a35e1="Live rock"]lr[/acronym:18872a35e1], just flushed him.

Great place to get rocks.

RocketSeason · 10-02-2004, 12:13 PM

I purchased 40lbs from Live Rocks.com and couldn't be happier!

Here is a link to my original post about my rocks: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=30964

It includes some good pictures.

Call them and let them know what you are looking for in shape, color, etc. they were really helpful in getting me exactly what I wanted.

Salttanker · 10-02-2004, 09:02 PM

I agree. Liverocks.com has better rock than most locally. Besides, locally you will pay a premium [acronym:29cc533a57="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:29cc533a57]. Even with shipping, you might not have to pay sales tax either. The bottom line might be the same price, but if you want good liverock, go with liverocks.com.

Mike

THeCheat · 10-03-2004, 05:40 PM

If I plan on using the [acronym:3e5845ce3f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3e5845ce3f] to help start the cycle in my aquarium, does that represent a problem for the small creatures that will come with the [acronym:3e5845ce3f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3e5845ce3f] from [acronym:3e5845ce3f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3e5845ce3f].com?

I'm excited to receive other hitchhikers with the rock, but I don't want to kill them by putting them in my brand new tank. Any suggestions, guys?

Salttanker · 10-03-2004, 06:41 PM

I would say cycling your tank with [acronym:bb4686e08f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:bb4686e08f] is the best method. You will lose very little life doing it that way, and your fish will thank you.

RocketSeason · 10-04-2004, 09:15 AM

some hitchhikers are inevidible going to die. I had a few clams and crabs die within the first few days of recieving the rock. But there is so much life on the rocks from [acronym:a513d54034="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:a513d54034].com, that loosing a few won't matter.

THeCheat · 10-04-2004, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the replies, folks. I appreciate it. Also, sounds like [acronym:d6963b5258="Live rock"]lr[/acronym:d6963b5258].com is the way to go. I've already been in contact with Zack and he was really friendly and helpful. Great info and resources on this site. I'm excited.

10-01-2004, 03:40 PM	#1
samwise Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 21	liver rock - Online or LFS? I've got a nanocube now and bought the [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] form an [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:e644ac5ba3]. However, it was a bit pricey. Now that I know more about [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] tanks. I'd like to know if it's better to getting it online from a place like Liverocks.com and take a shot at what they give me, or should I get [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] from a [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] where I can pick and choose. (I'm trying to start a new tank, [acronym:e644ac5ba3="By the way"]BTW[/acronym:e644ac5ba3]) Also, if I get [acronym:e644ac5ba3="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:e644ac5ba3] from Liverocks.com, will they have hitchhikers?

10-02-2004, 12:13 PM	#5
RocketSeason Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,614 Images: 7	I purchased 40lbs from Live Rocks.com and couldn't be happier! Here is a link to my original post about my rocks: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=30964 It includes some good pictures. Call them and let them know what you are looking for in shape, color, etc. they were really helpful in getting me exactly what I wanted. __________________ Hardware: 37 gallon [acronym:afe57201e8="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:afe57201e8] tank and stand by Oceanic Systems, Magnum 350 Pro Canister Filter (half carbon), CPR Bak Pak 2R skimmer, Maxijet 1200 Powerhead, RenaCal 150 W heater, Compact fluorescent lights with moonlights. 40 lbs of liverock, 3" sand bed. Software:2 Tank-Raised Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Purple Firefish, 1 Electric Orange hermit crab, 18 Blue Legged hermit crabs, 8 or so Nassarius snails, Xenia, Blue, green, and Green Striped Mushrooms. Click here to vote for AquariumAdvice.com: The friendliest, fishiest place on the net! Central Illinois Marane Aquarist (CIMA) member.

10-04-2004, 09:15 AM	#9
RocketSeason Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,614 Images: 7	some hitchhikers are inevidible going to die. I had a few clams and crabs die within the first few days of recieving the rock. But there is so much life on the rocks from [acronym:a513d54034="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:a513d54034].com, that loosing a few won't matter. __________________ Hardware: 37 gallon [acronym:afe57201e8="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:afe57201e8] tank and stand by Oceanic Systems, Magnum 350 Pro Canister Filter (half carbon), CPR Bak Pak 2R skimmer, Maxijet 1200 Powerhead, RenaCal 150 W heater, Compact fluorescent lights with moonlights. 40 lbs of liverock, 3" sand bed. Software:2 Tank-Raised Ocellaris Clowns, 1 Purple Firefish, 1 Electric Orange hermit crab, 18 Blue Legged hermit crabs, 8 or so Nassarius snails, Xenia, Blue, green, and Green Striped Mushrooms. Click here to vote for AquariumAdvice.com: The friendliest, fishiest place on the net! Central Illinois Marane Aquarist (CIMA) member.

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10-01-2004, 04:44 PM	#2
Nate C Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 147	Most here will recommend [acronym:3f9f0f6bcc="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3f9f0f6bcc].com. I just received my order yesterday and got lots of hitchhikers. Sure there may be some you don't want, but most folks I've talked to said the good hitchhikers far outweighed the bad. I've been to several [acronym:3f9f0f6bcc="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:3f9f0f6bcc] in my area and nothing they had forsale looked as good as the rocks I got from [acronym:3f9f0f6bcc="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3f9f0f6bcc].com. Hope this helps.

10-01-2004, 08:50 PM	#3
Corty Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 533 Images: 19	I usually find online to be cheaper than [acronym:c07d51aa5a="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:c07d51aa5a], but you have to pay for shipping. You also can't pick and choose what shapes you want, but I was pretty happy with the shapes I got from LiveAquaria. I'm going to try Liverocks.com next. I'm pretty sure most [acronym:c07d51aa5a="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:c07d51aa5a] has hitchikers.. All of mine has, some of which I'm still discovering.

10-02-2004, 09:02 PM	#6
Salttanker Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prosper, TX. Posts: 1,280 Images: 12	I agree. Liverocks.com has better rock than most locally. Besides, locally you will pay a premium [acronym:29cc533a57="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:29cc533a57]. Even with shipping, you might not have to pay sales tax either. The bottom line might be the same price, but if you want good liverock, go with liverocks.com. Mike

10-03-2004, 05:40 PM	#7
THeCheat Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 26 Images: 1	If I plan on using the [acronym:3e5845ce3f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3e5845ce3f] to help start the cycle in my aquarium, does that represent a problem for the small creatures that will come with the [acronym:3e5845ce3f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3e5845ce3f] from [acronym:3e5845ce3f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:3e5845ce3f].com? I'm excited to receive other hitchhikers with the rock, but I don't want to kill them by putting them in my brand new tank. Any suggestions, guys?

10-03-2004, 06:41 PM	#8
Salttanker Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Prosper, TX. Posts: 1,280 Images: 12	I would say cycling your tank with [acronym:bb4686e08f="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:bb4686e08f] is the best method. You will lose very little life doing it that way, and your fish will thank you.

10-04-2004, 01:48 PM	#10
THeCheat Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 26 Images: 1	Thanks for the replies, folks. I appreciate it. Also, sounds like [acronym:d6963b5258="Live rock"]lr[/acronym:d6963b5258].com is the way to go. I've already been in contact with Zack and he was really friendly and helpful. Great info and resources on this site. I'm excited.