How much rock?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by SteelerMike, Mar 30, 2012.

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  1. sticksmith23

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  2. Todd_Sails

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    You're saying that the bacteria and corralline on the rock makes it weigh 2/3's more?

    Really?
     
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  3. loneracer05

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    Its more the water thats soaked into it then anything else.water is heavy
     
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  4. sticksmith23

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    When people talk about live rock, it is usually cured live rock they are talking about which would already absorbed water as well. Base rock isn't cured at all, so you don't have the additional water weight to go along with it.
     
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