My god!

[allan]

Yeah, I missed the link. That's a long read, but I got through most of it. Bottom line is that unless you take directly from the reef you won't get the "full effect" potential from the 'live' rock. And since most rock is shipped in damp conditions, and not totally 'submerged' and require 'curing' we have to assume that most of us don't ever get that full effect due to the die off.

Since the hobby is still functioning well in light of these conditions we are good to go with 'cured' or aquacultured rock... right?

I've heard of 'old tank syndrome' from Ping a few years ago, and have heard it a couple times in passing. This is, in effect, what the writer of the article is indirectly alluding to, correct? He may have stated it outright, but I couldn't afford the time to give it more than a quick read.

[allan]

oh, and for the record, I'm not condoning selling concrete aquacultured rock as 'fiji' rock. I would be highly irritated should I have made that purchase. Seems like they would be open to a lawsuite for false advertising, should anyone feel the requirement to sue.

[jrossjr79]

I would believe so, at least I hope for my sake and alot of other hobbyist, since I am going to be using majority DIY Oystercrete for most of my live rock. But I will be making sure I have genuine live rock in my tank to start the process off.

[allan]

lol, know what you mean. I've got stuff that came from the store, but I have a lot that came from other reefers and I've sterilized a lot in an effort to get rid of the texas trash palies that we all know and love.

[tebstan]

I didn't say you made anything up.

You said a friend told you it was concrete, so I wanted a little clarification, or to know which store, so I could see it for myself. I've seen some of the DIY rock in LFS and actually liked it quite a bit. I've got a few pieces of FHI aqua cultured rock I love, too. Personally, I wouldn't stock a whole tank with man made rock, but they can have unique shapes ideal for making shelves and caves.

I've heard of 'old tank syndrome' from Ping a few years ago, and have heard it a couple times in passing. This is, in effect, what the writer of the article is indirectly alluding to, correct? He may have stated it outright, but I couldn't afford the time to give it more than a quick read.

I've heard about it here and there too. I'm guessing it doesn't get more attention because so many people change things up after a few years, whether it's new aquascape (and new rock) or a whole new tank. My tank is coming up on it's 3 year birthday, so I may need an excuse to get some new rock... there is a paly covered piece that irks me...

[allan]

:-)