shopping for tank equiptment

rock_lobster · Oct 10, 2017

saltyfilmfolks said:
And it was too "pesty" for you?
Or just for newer reefers. Reviews vary so wildly.
For newer reefers I who aren't Ocean nerds and just want some zoas n stuff , yea, I'd avoid it.

I havent bought any in probably 4 years but previously yes everything form euclid worms, aiptasia, crabs, mantis shrimp invasive algaes you name it. I'm honestly not sure who I would recommend it to as it will always cause problems either immediately or down the line Euclid worms are fish killers. Invasive macro algaes are a major pain in any tank as well as aiptaisa and random crabs. I honestly dont see the benefit. The same bacteria that are in live rock will develop in dry rock after about 1 month and the thing is that live rock must be cycled just as long or even longer because of the dieoff.

saltyfilmfolks · Oct 10, 2017

rock_lobster said:
I havent bought any in probably 4 years but previously yes everything form euclid worms, aiptasia, crabs, mantis shrimp invasive algaes you name it. I'm honestly not sure who I would recommend it to as it will always cause problems either immediately or down the line Euclid worms are fish killers. Invasive macro algaes are a major pain in any tank as well as aiptaisa and random crabs. I honestly dont see the benefit. The same bacteria that are in live rock will develop in dry rock after about 1 month and the thing is that live rock must be cycled just as long or even longer because of the dieoff.

Where was that stuff from? I've never heard nightmare hikers in Florida stuff. Sounds indo Vietnam.

Jaylivi1212 · Oct 11, 2017

saltyfilmfolks said:
And it was too "pesty" for you?
Or just for newer reefers. Reviews vary so wildly.
For newer reefers I who aren't Ocean nerds and just want some zoas n stuff , yea, I'd avoid it.

Someone called me?

rock_lobster · Oct 11, 2017

saltyfilmfolks said:
Where was that stuff from? I've never heard nightmare hikers in Florida stuff. Sounds indo Vietnam.

I believe it all came from fiji

Whipples · Oct 11, 2017

Tampa Bay Saltwater live rock is very pricey, but most experiences I've read on this forum were very positive about it. It depends on your risk appetite really, you could go with dry base rock, cured separately, and just know it will take a year or so for it to "color up" and the biodiversity will be lower, or you can go with the live rock with the potential for unwanted creatures but increased biodiversity. Dry rock is a great exercise in patience which is key to the hobby, but certain live rock can add an extra element to your tank!

saltyfilmfolks · Oct 11, 2017

rock_lobster said:
I believe it all came from fiji

Thank you. That sounds about right.

Fwiw, if you recive wild live rock put it in a bin while dealing with the die off etc, and rapidly increase the salinity with a concentrated salt slurry. Most all of the organisims will struggle and try to escape. Then do a large water change.
This is the method I have read most in books and articles from "the old days " on how to remove pests from wild live rock.

A fresh water dip and soak with flow will usually kill every thing but the bacteria.