whats the best rocks?

[Notsolostfish]

Im in the middle of setting up my marine x60.2 and i wanna know what's the best rocks i can buy for it? im a beginner is there any website that sells already scaped rocks for specific tanks?

 

[Bucs20fan]

Im not sure about already scaped rocks, there are a few places and they get really expensive. The absolute best thing you can buy is actual live rock from either KP aquatics or Tampa bay saltwater. They both have actual live rock from the gulf and its great for tanks. Other than that you can buy clean base rock or something like caribsea life rock if you like the purple.

 

[blaxsun]

I guess that all depends on what kind of rock scape you want, dry or live rocks, sizes and shapes, etc. I've seen stores that sell pre-made rock scapes for certain types of tanks - but I don't know if that would be feasible if not local.

There was a company at Reefapalooza selling these neat modular rock kits that connect togetherr, so that might be something worth checking out as well.

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

I highly encourage that you go with aquacultured Florida rock. The macro and micro biodiversity on it is unreal, and will make reefing much easier. The tank will likely take < 2 weeks to cycle with it, and any corals and fish will have a better chance of survival. Yes, you may get bubble algae, mantis shrimps, and crabs on it, but it is worth it. I would suggest that you don't go with pre-scaped rock, as aquascaping is easily the most enjoyable part of setting up a new tank, and allows you to customize the habitat and aesthetic that best suits you and your animals. I hope that this helps!