Which LR

les · 12-19-2007, 12:08 PM

What types of LR should i get for my 29 nano? What's the difference between them? How much should I get and is it better at the LFS or on line? LEs

michael_cb_125 · 12-19-2007, 12:38 PM

The type of rock depends on the type of aquascape you want. I personally dont like the regular fiji rock it is too plain for me. I really like the Kaelini rock. Lalo rock has cool shapes, as does Huni. For a 29 gallon nano you will need enough rock to create a visually pleasing display. Also take into consideration that the LR will be your main source of Bio-Filtration. So good quality LR is a must. In a nano tank you do not want too much rock, as you already have little water volume. The more LR you add the less water you can hold. Personally I think that around 30# will do the trick.
Also here in charlotte there is not a place that has good rock. I get all of mine off the net. Even with shipping I still save money.
Here are a few good sources for LR
Reefermadness.us
pacificeastaquaculture.com
Liveaquaria.com

~Michael

lcstorc · 12-19-2007, 01:03 PM

You want to get the most porus rock possible with as much diversity of life possible. Then cure it yourself to remove die-off and harmful predators.

les · 12-19-2007, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the advice and resources. How do i cure LR

les · 12-19-2007, 01:48 PM

Thanks for the advice and resources. How do i cure LR?

lcstorc · 12-19-2007, 02:10 PM

You cure LR by putting it in a container of salt water with a powerhead and a heater. A skimmer is a great addition but not strictly necessarry. Run tests on your curing container like you would a tank and do water changes to reduce the nitrates caused by the die-off. Once it has completed it's cycle and the tests stay good then the rock is cured and ready to put in the tank. Even if you buy "cured" LR you still want to re-cure it yourself since you don't know how well or how recently it has been cured. Pre-cured rock may cure faster but I would get the uncured and spend a bit more time for better ultimate diversity.

BEELZEBOB · 12-19-2007, 02:53 PM

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Pre-cured rock may cure faster but I would get the uncured and spend a bit more time for better ultimate diversity.

that should be like in the reef bible

les · 12-20-2007, 11:24 AM

Could I mix the LR. Put the colorfull rock like Lolo in front and more boring stuff in the bottom and back?

lcstorc · 12-20-2007, 01:31 PM

Sure. Arrange it how you like.

SmokeyNite · 12-22-2007, 09:55 PM

Can you put other non-live rocks into the aquarium? Because I'm thinking I might just have a few LR and then bridge them with other rocks.

DaveK · 12-22-2007, 10:39 PM

You can use other typs of rock in a reef system, but be careful about this. Most of the normal rock sold for aquarium use is not porous, so it can't host much in the way of bacteria.

What you want is what is sometimes referred as coral rock. It look a bit like LR that has been left to dry in the sun. Used in a tank, over time, it will host the same sort of bacteria that is on typical live rock. Here is an example of a place that sells such rock - Marco Rocks The finest aquarium rock available, base rock, live rock, reef rock, marco rock, reef tank saltwater fish, live corals, Marco rocks, Fiji live rock, Tonga Live rock . I have never used this company's product, so shop around before you buy.

12-19-2007, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
les Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 68 View Gallery Karma Komment	Which LR What types of LR should i get for my 29 nano? What's the difference between them? How much should I get and is it better at the LFS or on line? LEs

12-19-2007, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which LR The type of rock depends on the type of aquascape you want. I personally dont like the regular fiji rock it is too plain for me. I really like the Kaelini rock. Lalo rock has cool shapes, as does Huni. For a 29 gallon nano you will need enough rock to create a visually pleasing display. Also take into consideration that the LR will be your main source of Bio-Filtration. So good quality LR is a must. In a nano tank you do not want too much rock, as you already have little water volume. The more LR you add the less water you can hold. Personally I think that around 30# will do the trick. Also here in charlotte there is not a place that has good rock. I get all of mine off the net. Even with shipping I still save money. Here are a few good sources for LR Reefermadness.us pacificeastaquaculture.com Liveaquaria.com ~Michael __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

12-19-2007, 01:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,905 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Which LR You want to get the most porus rock possible with as much diversity of life possible. Then cure it yourself to remove die-off and harmful predators. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

12-19-2007, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
les Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 68 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which LR Thanks for the advice and resources. How do i cure LR

12-19-2007, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
les Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 68 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which LR Thanks for the advice and resources. How do i cure LR?

12-19-2007, 02:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,905 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Which LR You cure LR by putting it in a container of salt water with a powerhead and a heater. A skimmer is a great addition but not strictly necessarry. Run tests on your curing container like you would a tank and do water changes to reduce the nitrates caused by the die-off. Once it has completed it's cycle and the tests stay good then the rock is cured and ready to put in the tank. Even if you buy "cured" LR you still want to re-cure it yourself since you don't know how well or how recently it has been cured. Pre-cured rock may cure faster but I would get the uncured and spend a bit more time for better ultimate diversity. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

12-20-2007, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
les Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 68 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which LR Could I mix the LR. Put the colorfull rock like Lolo in front and more boring stuff in the bottom and back?

12-20-2007, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 19,905 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Which LR Sure. Arrange it how you like. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

12-22-2007, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
SmokeyNite Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which LR Can you put other non-live rocks into the aquarium? Because I'm thinking I might just have a few LR and then bridge them with other rocks.

12-22-2007, 10:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 649 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Which LR You can use other typs of rock in a reef system, but be careful about this. Most of the normal rock sold for aquarium use is not porous, so it can't host much in the way of bacteria. What you want is what is sometimes referred as coral rock. It look a bit like LR that has been left to dry in the sun. Used in a tank, over time, it will host the same sort of bacteria that is on typical live rock. Here is an example of a place that sells such rock - Marco Rocks The finest aquarium rock available, base rock, live rock, reef rock, marco rock, reef tank saltwater fish, live corals, Marco rocks, Fiji live rock, Tonga Live rock . I have never used this company's product, so shop around before you buy.

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