Dry Rock Recommendations....

[RoryJ]

Just about to start aquascaping my 110 FOWLR..going to be using live sand..so my next step is gonna be to purchase dry rock. Any suggestions?..Where to buy?..and how much to start off with...Thanks for any and all help

 

[Mr_Banana_Pants]

I like to buy BRS bulk Fiji... however you do need to cure it in heated salt water with a pouch or 2 of carbon for 6 weeks or so...

 

[cohlton]

I used dry rock from reefcleaners, I really like it

 

[RoryJ]

I used dry rock from reefcleaners, I really like it

Stupid question, do you still have to cure it?

 

[Mr_Banana_Pants]

I used base rock from my lfs for my first tank. It didn't have to be cured but it takes a while to grow bacteria

 

[RoryJ]

I used base rock from my lfs for my first tank. It didn't have to be cured but it takes a while to grow bacteria

Can i just put live sand in tank then the dry rock and let the tank cycle?

 

[Brew12]

I used 150 pounds of dry rock from Reefcleaners.org and loved it. I just put the rock in my tank, added salt water and live sand. One bottle of Biospira and was ready for my CuC in under a week.

 

[RoryJ]

I used 150 pounds of dry rock from Reefcleaners.org and loved it. I just put the rock in my tank, added salt water and live sand. One bottle of Biospira and was ready for my CuC in under a week.

You had no issues with leaching? or hitchhikers?

 

[Brew12]

You had no issues with leaching? or hitchhikers?

None at all. Only hitchhiker I saw came in my chaeto that I ordered.

 

[RoryJ]

None at all. Only hitchhiker I saw came in my chaeto that I ordered.

I just checked out the site...only offer base rock?

 

[Brew12]

I just checked out the site...only offer base rock?

Yes. I found it great to aquascape with but if you are looking for more of a variety you will need to look elsewhere.

 

[RoryJ]

Yes. I found it great to aquascape with but if you are looking for more of a variety you will need to look elsewhere.

I have no problem with it..would you happen to have any pics of your aquascaping?

 

[Brew12]

I have no problem with it..would you happen to have any pics of your aquascaping?

You can click on the link in my signature to see my build thread. I have a few pictures in there.

Look at page 3

 

[Coastie Reefer]

I've used reef saver from BRS and rock from Reef Cleaners. Both are great.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Also check out www.MarcoRocks.com

 

[RoryJ]

You can click on the link in my signature to see my build thread. I have a few pictures in there.

Look at page 3

Looks Great!!!..Did you use any glues, or anything?

 

[Brew12]

Looks Great!!!..Did you use any glues, or anything?

I used some reef putty to stick some parts together. Most of it is just stacked. Very easy to work with but I would recommend wearing gloves when working with it! I lost my fingerprints for a few days!

 

[RoryJ]

Also check out www.MarcoRocks.com

Tank Ready dry rock?..or needs to be cured?

 

[RoryJ]

I used some reef putty to stick some parts together. Most of it is just stacked. Very easy to work with but I would recommend wearing gloves when working with it! I lost my fingerprints for a few days!

Oh man..thanks for all the help, i really appreciate it

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Tank Ready dry rock?..or needs to be cured?

I'm not totally sure on that. I think it's tank ready, but that would be a question best directed to them. I'd at least rinse any dry rock you get.