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Old 01/07/2008, 02:14 PM
bues0022 bues0022 is offline
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looking for cheap rock

I'm trying to finish up my 58ga tank, and I need some more rock. I'm kinda broke right now, so hopefully someone is looking to clear things out or tearing down. I think I need around 40 lbs depending on the density. Let me know what you have for how much and we'll see what we can work out. Thanks!
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Old 01/07/2008, 02:29 PM
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If you just need to add rock to some exsisting live rock try base rock. Ocean Design Aquarium always stocks some dry base rock for less then $2.00/lb.
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Old 01/07/2008, 02:43 PM
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Old 01/07/2008, 03:25 PM
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engine 7, thanks for the info. Aside from adding more rock, I also would like some more biodiversity in the tank, hence rock from others.

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Old 01/07/2008, 04:09 PM
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Old 01/07/2008, 04:16 PM
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if you decide to go the base rock route, be sure to cure it in a separate system before putting it in your tank. even clean looking base rock will need to be cured before putting it in your tank.

for example, i've got 100# of Marco that i soaked in FW for a few days and scrubbed clean with a brush. i've put it in its own sump for curing with about 20x water flow and a protein skimmer, and its been foaming like hell for a few days now.
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Old 01/07/2008, 05:17 PM
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Downtown pets located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago has a 50% off sale on live rock. You may want to check it out.
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Old 01/07/2008, 08:16 PM
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Any idea what they're original prices are though? I'm a long ways away from downtown.
 


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