live rock

teresaq

teresaq

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has any one bought live rock from e-bay. or did i just wast my money.??:notsure: I bought walt smith fuji for 1.99 a lb. with shipping it comes out to 4.05. cheaper then my lfs.
 
fromoe

fromoe

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i bought from the guy selling for 2.30 a pound. my order came out to $3.08 after shipping. I'm pleased with it as well
 
paulcoates

paulcoates

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I bought mine from ---- (1.99 per pound) I just bought 70 lbs from them for $201
I am quite please with it. Mine is very green and encrusted
 
woodymdt

woodymdt

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WOW...I saw that Walt Smith ad on ---- too...that would be right at $3.60 per pound to order from him. I could use another 10lbs or so...hehehe:happy:
 
larrynews

larrynews

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i believe that just means that it has been sprayed wit salt water to wash off the dead...and hitchhikers but everything i have read says you still have to cure it....i just dont want you to make a mistake and have the tanks start a cycle again...like i almost did once....good luck still a good buy
 
sammiefish

sammiefish

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If this is fresh Walt Smith Fiji rock it is said to have been pre-cured... like was said, that means sprayed off in fiji... It WILL drive a cycle BUT it is excellent rock! I was very satisfied with mine... Ill have to look for the exact add you mention.
just to comment ... add shipping... hmmm... maybe not as good a deal as it seemed...when considering you are dealing with ??? on ----
I just found from a large reputable dealer you probably all know...
$163.. 45lb box W.S. fij premium 2nd day air
179... 45 lb box overnight...
these prices include shipping
SWF.com also has premium at decent prices... but if you only want a couple pounds do the ---- thing...
 
woodymdt

woodymdt

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Thanks for the heads up guys. I certainly don't need another cycle kicking off since my tank is already cycled. I'll stick with my LFS's here...at least I can see the rock for myself and pick out which ones I want.
:jumping: :happy: :jumping:
 
maeistero

maeistero

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i bought a lot last year for 2 buck a lb shipped. i got about 180lbs base rock and a couple big showpieces. the nice rocks were good as the price, but it advertised better. she has since left ----.
 
vlondi

vlondi

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Even non-cured LR is good enough for a new tank, right? Since I will need to cycle with LR starting a new cycle isn't really a problem. Would it be just as good to get the cheap, uncured as opposed to more expensive, cured stuff?
 
larrynews

larrynews

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i bought most of my rock un-cured because i was just starting to cycle my tank...it has a bad smell for a few days but you can save money by doing it that way...hth
 
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