live rock order

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I plan to make RO water next week so the week after will be ordering Live Rock from either ECC or Jeffs. Once I find out how many boxed everyone wants I will place the order.

Please let me know how many boxes you want and what kind you want. Once I hear from you all I will call ECC and Jeffs and see who has the best price. and firm up the order.

Thanks,

[pillions]

Just found this post, after responding to the other ECC live rock thread. Sent a PM.

[kirstenk]

I won't be ready yet,but, if I remember correctly, you will ordering more later. Hoefully, I can go in on that one.

kirstenk

[mojodeli]

You may not be ready now. However, keep in mind that you will have to cure the rock for 3-5 weeks before it is ready to be put into your tank.

[soosberries]

Jeff's exotics has Tonga Branch for $1.99 lb in 50 lb boxes - that's a very good deal in my opinion.
How/when do you think you will place your order ?

Norm

[mx_tang]

Norm,

What's the shipping like from Jeff's Exotic Fish? Gregg and I ordered just a few things and shipping was rather high. I'd ask how much the freight would be before buying the $1.99 LR. The shipping might even cost more than the rock/lb.

[BLUESMAN]

When I ordered 90# thru Jeff's it cost me about $55 at the airport....not bad.Blue

[Fliger]

I'm going to LA this weekend. For the first time ever I'm driving. I could be persuaded to bring back some LR. It might cost a beer. I could use 50lbs of Tonga Branch.

[tendar]

I would prefer bay watch over some live rock and will through in the beer for delivery.

[Fliger]

No problem Gregg but I think Pam Anderson goes for more than $1.99/pound.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I am not quite ready yet, however, is some of you want to order from Jeffs go for it. It is a good price for Tonga Branch from what I have see. Also I have heard good things about Jeffs rock.

Please keep me posted.

Thanks,

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Where did you find branch rock for 1.99?? I just checked out Jeff's web site and it is advertised for 2.30 in 50 lbl boxes??

Thanks,

[dgin]

Mike,
You have to be part of their "Fish Club" to get an email with that price and other stuff he has on sale that week. In order to get that price in person, you just give them a printout of the email. Over the phone, just mention the email.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Thanks for the info. I guess I will be joining his "fish club". Is anyone going to order some of this rock? Is it on sale only for a week?

Thanks,

[tendar]

Jeff's sales are new every week but some stuff caries over from week to week.

[MPETERS]

Thanks Greg

[Aaron]

Don't forget the Tonga "branch" is literally that... branches, not rounded or flat rocks. It is mostly for decoration, not filtration and structural use. This is why Jeff's sells it at such a good price.

In order for a good rock you need the Tonga deep water and other types like MI and Kalini.

[reefyoyo]

If somebody does order some or picks it up in LA, I'd be interested in doing 10# of Tonga slab/shelf LR.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I will be ording live rock the week of Aug 25 with delivery for Aug 28. Who I order from depends on how much we have to order and what price we can get. I am going to start with 250 to 300 pounds for myself. I would like to order full boxes only so if you want part of a box please get with a friend.

Please let me know before the 25th if you are interested in adding to the order, how much and of what kind.

Once I know how much we will be ordering I will call several different locations to get the best price.

Thanks,

[Newbie Jeff]

Mike,
Where are you ordering from? I might be interested in 50 pounds or so. Would there be any problem if I were to pick it up on the 31st?

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I won't know where I will be ordering from until I know how much we are going to order. It wouldn't be wise to leave the live rock in the box for several days after shipping. I don't think I will have any place to store it. Maybe someone can help here.

Will keep you posted. As for now I have one other person who needs a box.

Thanks,


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[CrystalAZ]

I'll need some, but won't need it until the second week of September. If you end up waiting until then, let me know and I'll go in with you.

Thanks,

Crystal

[MPETERS]

Hi Crystal,

This is just the first of several orders I will be placing. I will keep you posted as to the dates.

Thanks,

[reefyoyo]

If anybody is interested in half/partial boxes, I'm looking to get a small qty of some Tonga slab or Elk LR but I'd prefer the Elk. Pretty much flat or curved or cave like.

[mx_tang]

Where are you getting your tonga slab or branch rock from?

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I will be placing an order for live rock from ECC on the 19th for delivery on the 28th. If anyone is interested in jumping in please let me know by the 18 what you would like.

You can check out ECC web page for types and prices.

Again I would like to order only full boxes.

Thanks,

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Thanks to MX_TANG we now have a date by which we must order live rock to be delivered on the 28.

I have to call ECC no later then 08-19-03 and order at least 400 lbs of rock. If anyone is interested please let me know how many POUNDS you would like. We won't get the exact amount of rock but they will try to be close.

Thanks,

[auracleofdesign]

how much would it be for ~50 lbs.?

[mx_tang]

Check out the East Coast Clams (http://www.eastcoastclams.com/cgi-bin/shopnow.cgi?ACTION=thispage&thispage=rock.shtml&ORDER_ID=285249726) website. Freight is fairly inexpensive per pound and usually runs anywhere from $.20-$.60/lb.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I will be placing the order for live rock first thing tomorrow morning. So far only one other person has told me what to get for him. If you are interested I will need to know today.

The rock will be ordered from ECC and delivered at the airport on the 28th.

Thanks,

[Reefmaiden]

Hi Mike-

If its not too late I think I'd like to get in on this, let me know. I'm interested in approx. 100 pounds of the Fiji, but if you are just ordering by the box full I'll take 2 boxes.

Let me know if its too late or not. If not, I can paypal you the money tonight if you'd like....

thanks

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I am just now ordering rock. I will include your 100 lbs oof Fiji.

Thanks,

[BLUESMAN]

Big Mike, When you make the next order let me know. I need a 50# box of Tonga Branch for the wife's SeaHorse tank. Thanks Blue

[MPETERS]

Hi Blue,

It will be in about 4 - 6 weeks. Will let you know.

Thanks,

[wiliiam]

mike when do you thinnk you will make another order?

[mojodeli]

I'll be needing some more in a few weeks as well.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I should be ordering some more live rock the week of the 09-29. Again I will be ordering by box and won't open a box at the airport (if a couple of guys want to do this that is on them).

Please let me know what you want.

Thanks,

[wiliiam]

how much is in a box and how much w/ shipping? of say figi

[MPETERS]

Hi,

There will be between 45-80 lbs per box. The last shipping cost was .26 per pound.

Mike

[wiliiam]

how much is the rock per pound or per box

[MPETERS]

Hi,

The last time we brought it the Fiji was 2.15 per pound.

[wiliiam]

thanks a lot I'll let you know how much I need in about a week. and do you take paypal

[MPETERS]

Hi,

No just pay me at the airport.

[wiliiam]

mike where are you getting the rock from? just want to check out the diffetrent kinds. but I definately want 100#'s or as close to that as I can

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Once I know how much we need I will call around and see who gives us the best price. The last time we brought from East Coast Clams. Most sell the same type of rock so just let me know what type you want.

[mojodeli]

I think ECC was the most economical.

[wiliiam]

what are some of the different prices as far as rock goes

[mojodeli]

I was very pleased with ECC for our last order. I wouldn't buy the fiji again but would definately go with the kaelini. The fiji wasn't bad but the Kaelini was that much nicer.

------------- copied from eastcoatclams.com------------------------

Kaelini live rock. It is a deeper water rock from Tonga. Price $2.75 per lb you must order at least one box. Each box averages 50-80 pounds.

Fiji Live Rock Everyone's favorite! $2.25 lb must order at least one box, each box averages 40-50 lbs a box

Marshall Island Live Rock Some of the most unique shapes, very open. Super porous, lightweight rock
Price $3.75 lb you may purchase this at any weight you like. Should get at least 50- 100 pounds to make it worth your while.

Fiji Live Sand $2.00 lb must be ordered with rock, you may purchase this at any weight you like

[mx_tang]

Hi William,

Rock prices differ from vendor to vendor. Uncured is typically about ½ the cost of cured rock and the distributors transship it to LAX. From there, the boxes are either dropshipped to the customer, retailer, or online vendors. On average, here's how much I've personally seen the different types of LR advertised for sale:

Marshall Islands - $4/lb ± $1

Fiji Branch - $3.75/lb ± $.75

Tonga deepwater - $3.50 ± $.75

Tonga Slab/Shelf - $3.25/lb ± $.50

Tonga Branch - $3.00 ± $.50

Kaelini - $2.75 ± $.25

Fiji - $2.50 ± $.25

The above prices are only guidelines as the prices are seasonal due to availability and collection practices.

[auracleofdesign]

would anyone like to split the cost of a box with me? i need 20# of kaelini or marshall island, cured. if anyone wants to group up with me give me a pm.
Reed

[MPETERS]

Hi Reed,

I don't think that any of the people we might buy from offers cured live rock.

[wiliiam]

Mike
As soon as you get a handle on the pricing let me know. I will probably go with 100#'s of Kaelini.
Thanks
Will

[reefyoyo]

Originally posted by mx_tang
Marshall Islands - $4/lb ± $1

Fiji Branch - $3.75/lb ± $.75

Tonga deepwater - $3.50 ± $.75

Tonga Slab/Shelf - $3.25/lb ± $.50

Tonga Branch - $3.00 ± $.50

Kaelini - $2.75 ± $.25

Fiji - $2.50 ± $.25

The above prices are only guidelines as the prices are seasonal due to availability and collection practices. What about Elkhorn LR?

[MPETERS]

Hi,

If we order 400 lbs or more the prices will be a little cheaper.
I can't confirm the prices till I know how much we are going to order.

Thanks,

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I will be placing an order for live rock this week for delivery a week from Thur. Right not the price will be 2.25 for Fiji and 2.75 for Kali. This price will go down a little if we order over 400 pounds. The price does not include shipping.

Please let me know by this Wed how much rock you would like.

You will have to pick the rock up at the airport and again I won't be opening any boxes at the airport. Full boxes only please.

Thanks,

[wiliiam]

Mike,
I deffinately want 100#'s of kali. How much will shipping be?

[mojodeli]

Mike,

Put me down for a box of Kaelini.

Thanks

Chris

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Chris I got you covered.

William I will put you in for 2 boxes and will get as close to 100 as possible. The last time shipping was .26 a pound.

Thanks,

[wiliiam]

thank Mike

[tendar]

If any branch is availble I would be interested in sharing splitting a box with some one.

[wiliiam]

will I be able to know the exact cost before delivery?

[MPETERS]

Hi,

No you won't know the exact cost befor hand. It depends on how many pounds are in the box you take.

Thanks,

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I just PM all those that showed interest in this live rock order to be placed Thur for delivery next Thur. If you are interested and didn't get a PM from me please let me know.

Thanks,

[MPETERS]

Hi,

The rock has been ordered. For those of you who have ordered please pm me with your phone numbers so I can contact you when I know when the rock will arrive at the airport.


Thanks,

[Fliger]

If anyone has ordered too much, or doesn't want their smaller pieces I would be interested in buying theirs. I'm setting up a tank sooner than planned and could use some more. I'm really looking for smaller pieces, like baseball sizes or slightly larger.

[MPETERS]

Hi Dave,

That is why the sledge was invented, to make big pices into small ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We only ordered about 430 lbs this time. How much do you need?? I might be able to give up some of my Fiji.

[mojodeli]

I might have some after I'm finished aquascaping the 240. I'll let you know asap.

[wiliiam]

Just wanted to say thanks and nice meeting you Mike. I got some real nice pieces, and will post some pics. when the dust settles an I can get a good shot