Live rock

[adaminaustin]

Has anyone ever bought live rock from themarinecenter.com ?
Have you seen Savaii Ultra Premium Rock? can you describe the shape?

Does anyone know where I can get some branch and shelf rock at a fair price?

[MikeP]

Adam, the best shelf rock I've seen is from Gary @ Aquadome. You just have to catch it when he gets it in. I think it'usually uncured but mine had tons of feather dusters, some zooanthids, encrusting gorgonians etc - his prices are decent if you buy in bulk.

I ordered tonga branch from Liveaquaria 2 years ago and it was pretty sad - basically like base rock. I could be wrong but I believe Vinh ordered from TMC at one point in the past.

[adaminaustin]

Ok,
TheMarineCenter.com got back with me.
They said

The Savaii rock is more shelf-like, than, for example, Fiji, but not flat shelf rock. It has a very gnarly texture. It's a little different from Fiji, but not necessarily nicer than Fiji.
Fiji rock is by far the most bang for the buck, and it's as nice as
anything.

Thanks for the info Mike.

I am still looking for the tonga branch. What is the best price members have found for bulk 50-60Lbs?

[Tim Marvin]

I have 50lbs of fiji for $150.

[adaminaustin]

Thanks for the offer Tim. If some fiji is still available in a month or so I will take it.
I am picking up the 150g from Jose this weekend. :-D
Give me a little time to get things set up and running. I was thinking 65-75lbs fiji, 40-50lbs tonga branch, and a couple nice pieces of shelf.

Tim do you ever have tonga branch for sale?

[Tim Marvin]

I'll PM you.

[Lana]

Have you checked CB Pets? They had a nice selection last time I was there - but that was awhile ago. If I remember correctly, they had some Tonga branch and Fiji. The Fiji I got from them was awesome! $3.25/lb. Aqua-Dome rock looks great, but haven't tried it.