rock order

[MPETERS]

Hi,

There was some interestg in ordering live rock again. I am just checking to see how much interest there would be. If we get 400 -500 lbs I will order it.

Let me know if you are interestested and how much you need.

Thanks,

[mojodeli]

I wouldn't mind waiting for a couple of weeks. I don't know exactly how much I will need. Also it should be cool enough to cure the rocks outside so I don't have to sleep on the couch. :-)

[tendar]

I may be intested in getting a box of branch next month.

[AZDesertRat]

Mike,
I should be ready for 100 lbs in a month to 6 weeks.

A.J.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Good it looks like sometime around the middle of Nov then. I will keep you all posted.

Thanks,

[vgibbens]

Any update on when y'all might want to order rock. My friend is looking for ~150 lbs. pretty soon. LMK

[MPETERS]

Hi,

OK who is ready and how much of what do you want.

Thanks,

[AZDesertRat]

Mike,
I'm still about a month away from ordering 100 to 150 lbs. I started my floor tile project last weekend and will finish up next Sunday. Then comes the new stand and canopy and finally the tank. I have a blue plastic pool or two to cycle the rock in until then though if the order ends up sooner than a month or so. I will keep in touch.

A.J.

[JHardman]

Sorry to tell you guys this, but all LR from Fiji is currently not being imported. Fiji screwed up their CITIES paper work. There is a thread in the general forum with the details. Walt Smith thinks they will be shipping again in a week or so.

Anyway, when it is available again, I would like to get a box of Fiji on this order if possible.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Wonderful, I will check with my guy and see if he has any further info. Will keep you all posted.

Thanks John for the update.

Luck,

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Well I talked to my supplier yesterday and he thinks Fiji will start shipping in about 10 - 12 days. They are updating thier certification process.

Please let me know who is interested, how much rock you would like and what kind.

Thanks,

[vgibbens]

My friend would like 150 lbs. of Kaelini.

[LOUDSYSTEM]

do you have pictures or a link to the rock im in need of 150-200 lbs of rock.. thanks

Kevin

[MPETERS]

Hi Kevin,

You can log in to East Coast Clams and see pictures of live rock. Maybe some of the people who brought rock last time will chime in and confirm the fact that it was really great rock.

Thanks,

[vgibbens]

There's no link for live rock on their website anymore.

[mx_tang]

Originally posted by vgibbens
There's no link for live rock on their website anymore.

I think Rob took the wholesale LR off his webpage because nothing is shipping out of Fiji at the moment. However, check out some pictures courtesy of Livestock USA:

Assorted Live Rock (http://www.livestockusa.org/ROCK.html)

Tonga Live Rock (http://www.livestockusa.org/TONGAROCK.html)

[vgibbens]

That rock does look nice! I believe Tonga deepwater is the same as Kaelini, right?

[mx_tang]

There are different types of Tonga LR, and Kaelini is one form of Tonga. There will be great variations within the same type of LR because "tonga", "Fiji", "Marshall Island", etc only signify their location. Kaelini actually is the name of Walt Smith's daughter (loosely translated/sounded out by the native islanders). If you want to check out Kaelini, Reefermadness has some really nice photos as well:

Reefermadness Live Rock (http://www.reefermadness.us/RM-LiveRock.htm )

I believe Kaelini is found in deeper waters, but it's not necessarily synonymous with Tonga Deepwater.

I hope that helps!

[holeinone1972]

Kaelini, Marshall Islands, Tonga branch, and Tonga shelf along with Haiti rock are able to be had.

Rob
ECC

[vgibbens]

Thanks Rob, you just answered my question I sent you in an email.

[mx_tang]

Originally posted by holeinone1972
Kaelini, Marshall Islands, Tonga branch, and Tonga shelf along with Haiti rock are able to be had.

Hi Rob,

Do you have an active link to your website with any updated prices or pictures of the LR?

Thanks!

[holeinone1972]

Link is active again. No pics. Search RC for pics of rock from my customers.

Thanks Rob

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Are all ready to order yet?? There is about 45 lbs per box, I have the following people who are interested:

AJ 3 boxes

Gregg 1 box branch

Vgibbens 3 boxes

Kevin 3-4 boxes

All except Gregg have requested Kalini. Please let me know if you are still interested. I should be ordering within 2 weeks.

Thanks,

[AZDesertRat]

Mike,
I'm still in! I ordered my tank today and was told 2 to 3 week delivery so timing should be about right.

A.J.

[JHardman]

Originally posted by MPETERS
Hi,

Are all ready to order yet?? There is about 45 lbs per box, I have the following people who are interested:

AJ 3 boxes

Gregg 1 box branch

Vgibbens 3 boxes

Kevin 3-4 boxes

All except Gregg have requested Kalini. Please let me know if you are still interested. I should be ordering within 2 weeks.

Thanks,

I am looking for (1) box of Fiji if it is OK join in...

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Hi John, good to hear from you. Sure you can join in, the more the merrier. I am thinking the first or second week in Dec. (sometime after the Turkey day). Is this OK with everyone? Which week would be better?

Thanks,

[JHardman]

Originally posted by MPETERS
Hi,

Hi John, good to hear from you. Sure you can join in, the more the merrier. I am thinking the first or second week in Dec. (sometime after the Turkey day). Is this OK with everyone? Which week would be better?

Thanks,

I am in no big hurry.

[vgibbens]

Well count my friend out. He'll be ready for rock next week, and will just call ECC himself. Sorry, hope this doesn't affect pricing for everyone else.

[AZDesertRat]

Mike,
Either week is good for me.

A.J.

[mx_tang]

Originally posted by vgibbens
Well count my friend out. He'll be ready for rock next week, and will just call ECC himself. Sorry, hope this doesn't affect pricing for everyone else.

All of the live rock from ECC is uncured, so no matter how soon you get it, there's still a 2-8 week curing time before it's completely cycled. However, if you get it a week sooner, I suppose it will also cure a week sooner, theoretically.

[AZDesertRat]

Mike,
How big were the boxes of Kaleni last time. The ECC website says 50 to 80 lbs. whereas the Fiji and others say 40 to 50 lbs. I need somewhere between 100 and 150 lbs so maybe 3 boxes is too much??? If they really exceed 50 lbs per box my budget says go with 2 boxes. Can you check with them and see how heavy they have been averaging?

A.J.

[tendar]

I am still interested in the box of tonga branch. If some one wants to split the box with me that is cool since I probably dont need a full box.

[pillions]

I'm interested in a couple pieces of Tonga, but can't cure it at my house. PM if you need the help with consuming a box and can cure it for me. I'll pay a few extra bucks.

[tendar]

I have not told him yet but I was planning on curing it over at Mojo's with his rock since he has the big contianer to cure it in and he is getting some anyways.

[mx_tang]

Originally posted by AZDesertRat
Mike,
How big were the boxes of Kaleni last time. The ECC website says 50 to 80 lbs. whereas the Fiji and others say 40 to 50 lbs. I need somewhere between 100 and 150 lbs so maybe 3 boxes is too much??? If they really exceed 50 lbs per box my budget says go with 2 boxes. Can you check with them and see how heavy they have been averaging?

A.J.

AJ, I think you directed this question to Big Mike, but I can tell you that Rob will do his best to find boxes that will satisfy your weight requirement within ±10%. If you need 150lbs, you might end up getting 3 smaller boxes of ~50lbs or possibly 2 really large boxes of ~75lbs. Just give Big Mike the amount you need and they'll try to get you that much rock. Also, realize that 150lbs could vary 10-20% just in water weight, so you might get 120lbs of really dry LR with a soaking wet box that weighed in ~150lbs.

[holeinone1972]

I stopped selling rock for a short period, because of some control issues. Jt, formerly of Harbour Aquatic, who now works at the importers, is taking care of it, and weighing each box himself. There should be very little headaches.

Rob
ECC'

[mx_tang]

Thanks Rob. Just to be clear, you've been nothing short of great in handling any of our problems and dealing with issues :)

[MPETERS]

Hi,

Please don't worry about getting the weight you want, I will do everything, short of opening boxes at the airport, to make sure you get what you want.

Those of you that are interested please PM me your phone number and what you want. I am going to order for delivery the second week in Dec. This seems to be the best time for everyone.

Thanks,

[AZDesertRat]

Rob,
I have heard nothing but praises for your rock shipments! I can't wait until I get some in my tank.

A.J.

[tendar]

Looks like I will be good on rock after all so will not need to order on this run thanks though.

[vgibbens]

Looks like y'all can put my friend down for a box of Kaelini.

[MPETERS]

Hi,

No problem. So far the only one who has confirmed their rock order by a PM to me is AJ. Please anyone still interested please PM me with your phone number and what you want.

Thanks,

[MPETERS]

Hi,

I will be ordering the live rock tomorrow for delivery on Dec 11.

You will have to pick up the rock at the airport air terminal sometime in the morn.

The following people have ordered:

Ira 1 box kal.
John H. 1 box fiji
Clayton 1 box marshall
AJ 3 box kal

If I missed anyone or someone else wants to jump in please let me know before tomorrow.

Thanks,

Mike

[AZDesertRat]

I'm ready! Question for you mike or anyone else? I have read a couple of posts suggesting mixing different types of rock. Is kealini much different than fiji as far as looks or life that is on it? Do you think I should go 2 boxes of kaelini and 1 of fiji or something like that? I honestly don't know what it looks like so am looking for guidance.

A.J.

[holeinone1972]

Kaelini is much nicer looking than Fiji. For the extra 50 cents per pound, I would definately urge you to Kaelini.

Rob

[AZDesertRat]

Thanks Rob,
Thats kinda what I thought but I just wanted to make sure. Will 2 or 3- 20 or 30 gallon Rubbermaid tubs hold 150 lbs for curing? I have several pumps and powerheads for circulation, a PrizmPro and a Turboflotor skimmer and a couple of heaters to get it going. I think I'm ready.

Thanks again,
A.J.

[mx_tang]

If you are unfamiliar with shapes, Darren (aka Palmetto) created a great Beginner's Guide to Live Rock (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=165224&highlight=tonga+branch) thread.

[tendar]

So are you planning on doing a order next week on rock Mike?
If you are and I would like to get a box of tonga slab if I can find some one to split a box with me.
Also mike how mu;ch is tonga slab and how many pounds per box?

Thanks
Gregg