Rock

I am about to set up my first saltwater tank. Should I use dry rock or live rock?

 

how big of a tank and how many pounds do you want to put in?

 

I buy dry formerly live rock because it is much cheaper and then wait and let the tank fully cycle and cure. Secondly, I also buy a few pieces with some nice coraline to get the coraline going.

It really depends on how patient you are and how much coin you want to drop.

M

 

If you can find the mature live rocks (pest free) from fellow aquatics, go with live rocks. Otherwise, go with dry rocks with a few pieces of live rocks to seed. Most live rocks sold at lfs are over rated and usually expensive.

 

It is an 8 gallon biocube. I wanted it to put a pistol shrimp and a goby in it. Where should I buy the dry rock from?

 

A place by me sells it for $15 a lb. They call it tonga rock

 

dont buy that thats way to much

 

For 8 gallon, you can find really good pieces of live rock from fellow aquatics near your area.

 

$15 per pound!!! Wow. That's a lot.

For cured, LR around here it is $7 with nice coraline...

M

 

+1. Most I'll pay for fully mature pest free live rock is $4/lb