New To Saltwater.....

[xuncx]

Is Lava rock ok in saltwater?

 

[airforceb2]

Depends where you get it. You can't just put lava rock from the ground or the lumber yard in your tank. It has to be from your LFS.

 

[ophiura]

I am not a fan of it myself. I prefer to stick with calcareous rocks. Lava rocks may have negative impacts on the water down the road. For cheaper baserock alternatives to LR, I would stick with "holey" rock (limestone) or make your own stuff.

 

[sandys]

Ophiura: I noticed you are from Houston. Which LFS is your favorite?

 

[ophiura]

LOL - there are different one's for every need and I visit quite a variety. I used to work at Aquarium World, however, so I always have some bias there.
I also go to Global Fish and Pets and City Pets (the only place I have found with $5 frags). Village tropical is good, sometimes visit Fish Ranch. Never been to Planet fish but will some day. Sometimes stop in to Aquatic World. We have NOOOOO shortage of LFS.
Are you familiar with the local reef club (if you are in Houston too?)... MARSH?

 

[sandys]

I live just north of Conroe and would be very interested in the reef club. Would you e-mail me the specifics? sandy0329@earthlink.net
Thanks a bunch!
:happyfish