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tropicana
Sun, 22nd Jul 2007, 10:58 PM
Does anyone know a LFS to get Marshall Island Live Rock? Id like to hand pick it, not get some unknown-unseen pieces from the net. I saw a picture of someones Awesome tank somewhere... pictures below But it makes me want to start the tank up with that in there considering i want more space for the fish to swim and since it is more bang for your buck, Id rather spend the cash to have more space....

(Site below doesnt allow hotlinking)
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-12/totm/images/AQUASCAPING4.JPG
SoLiD
Mon, 23rd Jul 2007, 01:17 AM
Uncured and NON-Cherry picked Marshall Island Rock sells for about $10 per pound. I should know, I bought 50lbs worth.
LoneStar
Mon, 23rd Jul 2007, 05:11 AM
Try getting ahold of Ed at Wolf Reef. He usually does special orders on Live Rock and he might be able to help you out.
SoLiD
Mon, 23rd Jul 2007, 01:20 PM
Ed told me he'd order any rock by the box for me at a ROCK bottom price. That great price is for the whole box (As Is) which is very fair. -SoLiD
ismvel
Tue, 24th Jul 2007, 02:36 AM
Uncured and NON-Cherry picked Marshall Island Rock sells for about $10 per pound. I should know, I bought 50lbs worth.
Man, that is pretty steep for some Marshall Island rock. Granted it is very VERY nice rock, but $10/lb?

With my new tank I have decided to go another route....I will use dry fiji rock....Since I am starting from scratch, I can get this rock and seed it with a couple of pounds of live rock. Because it is dry and hasn't been soaking in water, it is lighter, and you definitely get more bang for your buck this way. There is no die off, as it is dry. And I contacted him and he said that for the 50 lb box, it would be roughly 30 bucks shipping (total of about $150)...which comes out to a little over 3 bucks a lb whichis cheap for fiji rock.

www.marcorocks.com

you can also do a look up of marco rocks on reef central and get better images. if you have the patience of seeing the rock grow coraline, this could be another option for you...
jrnannery
Tue, 24th Jul 2007, 08:04 PM
I believe Polly's in UC has some in stock right now.
tropicana
Tue, 24th Jul 2007, 08:32 PM
Im not sure what Polly's in UC is... Im kinda new to some of this so some of the places you guys know, i may not know. Where is this place?
SA-DSM
Wed, 25th Jul 2007, 11:03 AM
He is talking about Pollys pet shop in Universal City. You can find what you need to know about it here http://www.maast.org/stores.php.
jrnannery
Wed, 25th Jul 2007, 01:40 PM
Where is that link supposed to take you? I have a feeling I know, but I want to give you a chance...
LoneStar
Wed, 25th Jul 2007, 03:23 PM
Polly's Pet Shop

920 Pat Booker Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 658-0420

Monday-Friday, 8 - 8
Saturday, 8 - 7
Sunday, 11 - 6

Or go to Pet Store Listing on the left column of the website. They are in the 'Surrounding Areas' section.
SA-DSM
Wed, 25th Jul 2007, 05:07 PM
It was supposed to take you were Lonestar told them to go. I guess the link didn't work.
tropicana
Fri, 27th Jul 2007, 09:31 AM
He is talking about Pollys pet shop in Universal City. You can find what you need to know about it here http://www.maast.org/stores.php.

Take away the Period at the end and it works....

http://www.maast.org/stores.php

Never put a period after a link ;)
SA-DSM
Fri, 27th Jul 2007, 10:33 AM
I was wondering what I did wrong. Thanks.