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Old 02-03-2010, 07:54 AM   #1
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Where is the best place to purchase 100lbs of live rock. Should I go to my LFS and spend $6 per pound or order on-line from somewhere?

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Old 02-03-2010, 08:17 AM   #2
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call around, I get LR at my lfs for 3.99, rubble for 2.99. If you're in a metro area and have several in the area you might find a deal. Try Craigslist or a local reef club. Shipping a drag because your paying for live rock and then you end up needing to re-cure anyway
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Also check out LiveAquaria.com, Blue Zoo Aquatics for their Bima LR, and some other online retailers. You will need to cure it if it's shipped as there is enough die off in the shipping process to start a cycle.
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Shop for dry, base rock too. Do a 50/50 mix and save losts of money.
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I got mine from Craigslist and local forums, there seems to be someone either having to get out of the hobby or downsizing.
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i got mine off ebay w free shipping. i got 50 pounds of base and 50 pounds of live rock for a lil less than 200 bucks.
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Old 02-03-2010, 09:24 PM   #7
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Shipping rock does seem to be a self-defeating action.
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Old 02-04-2010, 09:42 AM   #8
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Contact the seller and ask how it is shipped, check out this link How To Ship Aquarium Live Rock - Aquatic Connection Live
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