FloridaLiveRock.com

siwelk · #1 11/09/2007, 03:46 PM

I'm starting to look around for someplace to get my live rock from. I've got a 30 breeder project im working on and I was looking for some really good live rock to stock it with. I was looking at TBS but they seem pretty expensive. Does anyone have any experience or comments about the coraline and deco rock from Florida Live Rock a.k.a. Gulf View. I was looking at getting the 30lb mixed box of permium coraline and deco rock for $200.

That seems like a pretty good deal.

Thoughts? Opinions? Pics?

TIA

johnny1 · #2 11/09/2007, 04:08 PM

http://www.twopartsolution.com/index...roducts_id=160

Check this out,, you could use this and seed it with some rock from a friend or a LFS and not have to worry about as many hitchers.

siwelk · #3 11/09/2007, 04:34 PM

i would actually prefer to have a plethora of hitchikers with my rock...and the LFS live rock is hit or miss around here. id rather deal with a reputable online dealer that has good feedback.

mcginnisandrew · #4 11/09/2007, 04:36 PM

30 lbs for 200 dollars?
you can get 60 pounds for 135 dollars (shipping not included) at www.etropicals.com
i ordered mine from there and shipping cost about 80 bucks. but the rock you are looking at is probably a better quality.

so..i dont know

kawicivic · #5 11/09/2007, 04:37 PM

dont have any experience with this place but it was one I considered in place of TBS... i ended up going local but this stuff claims to be as good as TBS

http://sealifeinc.net/catalog/index....b42774e4e5ab32

siwelk · #6 11/09/2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by mcginnisandrew
30 lbs for 200 dollars?
you can get 60 pounds for 135 dollars (shipping not included) at www.etropicals.com
i ordered mine from there and shipping cost about 80 bucks. but the rock you are looking at is probably a better quality.

so..i dont know

the florid live rock is 200 shipped.

FloridaLiveRock.com

its supposed to be some primo rock. the coralline base rock they have is waaay better than my LFS's and theirs is 6.00/lb. surely someone has to have experience with them.

siwelk · #7 11/09/2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally posted by kawicivic
dont have any experience with this place but it was one I considered in place of TBS... i ended up going local but this stuff claims to be as good as TBS

http://sealifeinc.net/catalog/index....b42774e4e5ab32

I've heard of them too. Their rock looks as good as TBS's. Im probably going to go with rock from one of the three.

-Tampa Bay Saltwater
-Florida Live Rock a.k.a Gulf View
-Sea Life Inc.

they seem to be the best ive seen so far.

siwelk · #8 11/09/2007, 05:20 PM

then again i may drive the 1 hr to PremiumAquatics and pick some out myself.

gars · #9 11/09/2007, 05:28 PM

i have bought over 200 lbs from him i think his name is dave great rock you will find crabs plants sponges in a couple of my shipments i found a couple mantis shrimp in the boxes the rock is great for the price trust me

siwelk · #10 11/09/2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally posted by gars
i have bought over 200 lbs from him i think his name is dave great rock you will find crabs plants sponges in a couple of my shipments i found a couple mantis shrimp in the boxes the rock is great for the price trust me

im sorry, are you refering to florida live rock or another company?

jkriebel · #11 11/09/2007, 06:08 PM

East Coast Clams used to be a good source for pacific live rock. Check them out.

gars · #12 11/10/2007, 11:05 AM

florida live rock was who i was talking about

Boca Kris · #13 11/10/2007, 09:36 PM

TBS has a cool video about thier rock and how its made...a bit dated...but you get the idea...ck out thier site

siwelk · #14 11/11/2007, 08:41 AM

i watched it a couple days ago...it was pretty interesting

siwelk · #15 11/11/2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally posted by gars
florida live rock was who i was talking about

you wouldnt happen to have any pictures would you?