Live rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by LCP136, Aug 16, 2008.

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  1. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Two days ago, I was out of the house for a night. That night, various members of my family went to an LFS and bought a bunch of rock to finish my structure. The problem is, when I looked at it, it didn't look like dead coral skeleton, which is what live rock is, it looks like normal stone, almost like slate. Should I take this out of my tank? The LFS apparently marketed it as live rock, but it doesn't seem like it to me.
     
    LCP136, Aug 16, 2008
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  2. railroader46

    railroader46 Skunk Shrimp

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    Take it out. I might have traces of metal in it.
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Got a pic? :)
     
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  4. jimw369

    jimw369 Fire Shrimp

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    I see some LFS around here selling what they are calling "lace rock" that really has that slate look to it.

    +1 with Matt on the pics!
     
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  5. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I think its actual stone. I'll get a picture soon
     
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  6. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Actually, i've confirmed with the LFS that its lace rock. Is this reef safe?
     
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