texas holey rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by jk7124, Dec 3, 2009.

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  1. jk7124

    jk7124 Plankton

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    just wondering if anyone has ever used texas holey rock in a reef tank?
     
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  2. wfb2270

    wfb2270 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i think the issue with it is that its not really pourous anough to be benefical in holding the bacteria nessary in de-nitrification.
     
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  3. Jm'sRSM

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    peredhill uses it. likes it. i have always used live rock/base rock looks better imo.
     
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  4. jk7124

    jk7124 Plankton

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    i have about 50# of live rock in my tank now. i am wanting to get some more rock though and a guy i know offered to give me some texas holey rock.
     
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  5. jk7124

    jk7124 Plankton

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    thanks jms.....just looked up peredhil's tank thread and was able to get a visual of it in a saltwater tank! appreciate it!!
     
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