buying live rock online

[wxl14]

Anyone ever heard of these guys http://www.aquariumarts.com/liverock.html

I was thinking of buying their rock and was wondering if anyone has ever used them.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Why not talk to Deep see what he could get you, that stuff is really expensive and still needs to be cured no matter what they say. Pluss you get a chance of getting bad hitch hikers as well as the good ones.

 

[wxl14]

Their website seems really good I also talked to the owner. He states that it doesnt need to be cured and that they setup tanks overnight and are able to place fish in the next day because the tank does not need to go through a cycle. This place seem really legit. I dont know I may order some and see I will let everyone know how it is. Its a bit expensive but it may save a lot of time. If anyone has used this site please let me know

 

[Psycho graphic]

They are probably able to do so because the rock is kept in water and the setup is done locally, which means the rock has little or no Die-off. This is completely different than rock that is mailed damp or dry overnight. You WILL have some Die-off under these circumstances. I also think they are blowing smoke up your a$$ when they tell you there will be no Die-off upon shipping it to you.

 

[DEEPWATER]

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/vendor-sales/13304-pre-order-live-rock.html?highlight=pukani

take a look at this rock ,it gos for $5 lbs that includes shipping ,(pick up is in brklyn or queens <--in the morning for queens)


THis rock need to be cured ,if you do want to get it

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

My only response to you is that anyone will tell you anything to sell you something. I too have inquired with them and talked to the owner he probably told me exdactly what he told you, if it sounds too good to be true it usually is. If they remove the rock from water, put it in a box, fill that box with water and ship it to you with heat and cold packs and oxygen stones overnight I would say it remains cured but that would be one hell of a shipping bill.

 

[wxl14]

Well I will let everyone know next week wed. I ordered 50 pounds. I believe it might be a good deal but we will see. So next week thurday I will post pictures and let everyone know if it is a good deal. And actually they do ship it with water add heat and insulate it in lobster boxes so I am sure there will be some die off but I dont exect there to be alot. This is the packaging they do http://www.aquariumarts.com/packingliverock.html
I am actually selling this to my self but I am going to take pictures of all of this to see how the process runs. I will keep everyone up to date..
-So far I ordered the 50 lbs.
-He took my information
-We discussed what day next week would be good where I will be able to place to box from fedex straight to the tank.
-we agreed that he will ship tuesday and I will receive wed as long as the weather is good. He also said I will receive a phone call on tuesday letting me know that the package is shipped.

So will see from there

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Anything about Hitch hikers?

 

[wxl14]

Well I read the curing process he goes through and they do their best from what I read to make sure no hitchhikers get on the rock. But the truth is you cant see all hitchhikers and you get hitchhikers when you buy from any place. but from what i read I dont think I will get any hitchikers.

 

[DEEPWATER]

how long is the shipping time ,from the time it leave their outlet ,to your door ?

 

[wxl14]

Less then 24 hours

 

[Deanos]

Don't forget to post your daily ammonia, nitrite & nitrate levels from the day you put the rock in your tank.

 

[wxl14]

UPDATE. I got the live rock in it looks pretty good.. obviously their was some die off but it looks really good. My paramaters are ph 8.4 nitrites 0 nitrates are at 20 amonia is at 0 I will let you know what they are in a day or two with the live rock in. I will also post some pics tomorrow showing you what I got.

 

[wxl14]

Its been 24 hours so far and nothing has changed in my tank my levels are still stable as posted above and my fish are doing fine. I will post some pics this weekend as I have my new digital SLR. Just need to clean the tank and arrange the rocks.

 

[aaron23]

i hope your happy with your purchase for the price you're paying.
It would have been best if you listened to anybody that gave you an answer on the reef graffiti. No offense. There will be die off. Sitting on a truck for 24 hours. Lets see you sit in a truck for 24 hours and not die off. anyhow good luck with your rock.

 

[wxl14]

there was some die off but nothing significant. And none of my levels have spiked. But overall I am very happy with the results.

 

[Deanos]

But overall I am very happy with the results.

And that's what matters most, regardless of how much you spent to get that happiness.

 

[DEEPWATER]

And that's what matters most, regardless of how much you spent to get that happiness.

agreed 100%

no wat anyone says Aaron :irked: LOL