Base rock

[POLARBEAR0871]

What is base rock does it have the same functions as regular live rock

 

[Fishman007]

What is base rock does it have the same functions as regular live rock

If memory serves me right it is dry dead rock that used to be live rock

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

So what's it do then

 

[mr_X]

Well, "base" rock used to mean boulder shaped, non porous rock lacking character that you would use as a base for the nicer pieces which would showcase your corals and complete your aquascape.
Now people use that term as rock that's dry. The latter makes no sense however, since you could simply call it "dry rock".

To answer the second part of your question, yes, it does the same thing.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

So could I buy base "dry" rock instead of live Rock since its cheaper

 

[mr_X]

Yes, and along with it being cheaper, it comes with no bad hitch hikers. Anything you will have in the tank will have been introduced by you.

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

Sweet cuz I found 30ibs online for 63$ I'm so happy

 

[Trueerfan]

Is that with shipping?

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

I don't think so oh wait it's free shipping lol I just remembered

 

[Fishman007]

Sweet cuz I found 30ibs online for 63$ I'm so happy

What site? I want in!!!

 

[Trueerfan]

Refrocks.net has it cheaper. They have 50# shipped for $85 that's $1.69 a pound. Where as your getting 30# for $63 or $2.10 a pound. I guess if you only need 30#

 

[POLARBEAR0871]

I only need 33more pounds to complete the tank lol