Live Rock prices comparison

addie · 01-19-2007, 03:29 PM

I notice many of you are from the United States. I was just wondering how much is the going price for live rock. In the UK it is approx. £180 ($350) per 45pounds.

DeepBlue · 01-19-2007, 03:33 PM

I purchased my Figi live rock from my LFS for $250 per 50 pounds.

BoomerD · 01-19-2007, 03:37 PM

Depends on what you get, and where you get it, as well as whether it's cured or not. For example, MarineDepotLive sells Fiji rock SHIPPED to you for about $160/44 lbs, or about $385/ 70 lbs of nicer quality rock. LFS sell rock for quite a bit higher prices, and it MAY be quality rock fully cured, or it may be dead rock, suitable only for base rock...depends on the store. I've personally seen aiptasia covered dead rock selling for $10/ lb or more, and people who don't know better still buy it.

Warnberg · 01-19-2007, 03:37 PM

350.00 for 45 lbs? lets see.... 7.78 per pound...

Well I just got some Fiji rock for 2.99 a pound (thats cheap) but most of the time it's like 4.00 to 6.00 a pound depending on what it is.

MarbleShark · 01-19-2007, 03:41 PM

I get mine for 2.99 a lb from www.lifeoceanic.com

addie · 01-19-2007, 03:49 PM

All those years ago when I had my 200g set up I had 80kgs (170 lbs) in it. When the tank cracked and I gave it all up I gave it away to some very appreciative friends! "DOH"!!!

DeepBlue · 01-19-2007, 03:51 PM

Don't forget shipping cost from online stores.....

Do make sure your rock is cured. When you get it home, all you have to do is swish it in some clean tank water in a bucket to remove sediment and place in your tank. It is worth the extra money.

addie · 01-19-2007, 03:56 PM

Fiji Rock best?

DeepBlue · 01-19-2007, 04:15 PM

It is the most porous rock which means more anerobic areas for the good bacteria. Also, usually comes with nice colaline growth.

mps9506 · 01-19-2007, 06:05 PM

Fiji Rock comes in many different qualities. I however have been more impessed as of late with the varieties of rock coming from Tonga. You can get it in slab, branch, rock (they call it deco) varieties. It seems to ship a bit better with less crumbling during shipping. you will be hard pressed to find rock that will get shipped to you that is 100% cured. If ordered online I would recomend setting aside a tank or tub to make sure it is cured before putting it in with your livestock.

Devilboy · 03-05-2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addie

Fiji Rock best?

purely prefernce... i dont like it. My favorite is Marshall Island

Jorgens · 03-05-2007, 10:54 AM

http://www.liverocksales.com/index.htm

a place to consider.

mgtarheels · 05-09-2007, 03:40 PM

exoticfish.com has a sale going on for 50 lbs for $99.99, 1.99/lb.

Fiji Live Rock Premium Grade 50 lb Box Lot $1.99/LB

Anyone ever purchased any from them? They're the cheapest Ive found so far and am curious of the quality.

BoomerD · 05-09-2007, 06:30 PM

Jeff's Exotic Fish is considered to be one of the better LFS in the L.A. area, with an EXCELLENT reputation.
Odds are, the rock at that price will be good, but not the best you can find, although they do have it listed as "PREMIUM", so it should be above average.
You'll have to add shipping to that cost, which could add CONSIDERABLY, depending on where you're at.
Check the SHIPPED cost with them, then compare to these places:
Fiji Premium Quality Un-Cured Live Rock

REEFer Madness Fiji_Premium Page

Those places give you the total shipped cost, and are pretty competitive in rock sales. Odds are, they are ALL selling the same Walt Smith rock anyway, so the only possible difference is how long it's been at their facility between receiving it and sending it out.

01-19-2007, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
addie Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 21 View Gallery Karma Komment	Live Rock prices comparison I notice many of you are from the United States. I was just wondering how much is the going price for live rock. In the UK it is approx. £180 ($350) per 45pounds.

01-19-2007, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
DeepBlue Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 266 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison I purchased my Figi live rock from my LFS for $250 per 50 pounds. __________________ Kris ___________________________ 38 Gal. Corner Bowfront 64# Live Rock 60# DSB ProClear 75 Wet/Dry converted to sump w/Catalina 2200 pump 10 Gal. Fuge ASM G3 Skimmer Sun Pod 150 HQI w/ moonlights and 64 watt PC Actinics 2 - Hydor Korallia Circulation Heads (1 - #2 and 1 - #3) Yellow Tang, Blue Damsel, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 2 Green Chromis, Citron Goby, White Sebae Anemone, Crocea Clam, Frilly Mushrooms, Green Ricordia, Acropora, Montipora, Zooanthids, Serpant Star, Cleaner Shrimp and Snails

01-19-2007, 03:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison Depends on what you get, and where you get it, as well as whether it's cured or not. For example, MarineDepotLive sells Fiji rock SHIPPED to you for about $160/44 lbs, or about $385/ 70 lbs of nicer quality rock. LFS sell rock for quite a bit higher prices, and it MAY be quality rock fully cured, or it may be dead rock, suitable only for base rock...depends on the store. I've personally seen aiptasia covered dead rock selling for $10/ lb or more, and people who don't know better still buy it. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

01-19-2007, 03:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
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01-19-2007, 03:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 543 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison I get mine for 2.99 a lb from www.lifeoceanic.com __________________ Norm

01-19-2007, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
addie Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 21 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison All those years ago when I had my 200g set up I had 80kgs (170 lbs) in it. When the tank cracked and I gave it all up I gave it away to some very appreciative friends! "DOH"!!!

01-19-2007, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
DeepBlue Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 266 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison Don't forget shipping cost from online stores..... Do make sure your rock is cured. When you get it home, all you have to do is swish it in some clean tank water in a bucket to remove sediment and place in your tank. It is worth the extra money. __________________ Kris ___________________________ 38 Gal. Corner Bowfront 64# Live Rock 60# DSB ProClear 75 Wet/Dry converted to sump w/Catalina 2200 pump 10 Gal. Fuge ASM G3 Skimmer Sun Pod 150 HQI w/ moonlights and 64 watt PC Actinics 2 - Hydor Korallia Circulation Heads (1 - #2 and 1 - #3) Yellow Tang, Blue Damsel, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 2 Green Chromis, Citron Goby, White Sebae Anemone, Crocea Clam, Frilly Mushrooms, Green Ricordia, Acropora, Montipora, Zooanthids, Serpant Star, Cleaner Shrimp and Snails

01-19-2007, 03:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
addie Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 21 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison Fiji Rock best?

01-19-2007, 04:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
DeepBlue Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 266 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison It is the most porous rock which means more anerobic areas for the good bacteria. Also, usually comes with nice colaline growth. __________________ Kris ___________________________ 38 Gal. Corner Bowfront 64# Live Rock 60# DSB ProClear 75 Wet/Dry converted to sump w/Catalina 2200 pump 10 Gal. Fuge ASM G3 Skimmer Sun Pod 150 HQI w/ moonlights and 64 watt PC Actinics 2 - Hydor Korallia Circulation Heads (1 - #2 and 1 - #3) Yellow Tang, Blue Damsel, 2 Ocellaris Clowns, 2 Green Chromis, Citron Goby, White Sebae Anemone, Crocea Clam, Frilly Mushrooms, Green Ricordia, Acropora, Montipora, Zooanthids, Serpant Star, Cleaner Shrimp and Snails

01-19-2007, 06:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,447 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison Fiji Rock comes in many different qualities. I however have been more impessed as of late with the varieties of rock coming from Tonga. You can get it in slab, branch, rock (they call it deco) varieties. It seems to ship a bit better with less crumbling during shipping. you will be hard pressed to find rock that will get shipped to you that is 100% cured. If ordered online I would recomend setting aside a tank or tub to make sure it is cured before putting it in with your livestock. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

03-05-2007, 10:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jorgens Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 434 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison http://www.liverocksales.com/index.htm a place to consider. __________________ Proud member of the 200+ Club! http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...gens/Aquarium/ I have no fear of falling. Hitting the ground SUX tho....

05-09-2007, 03:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
mgtarheels Tunicate Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison exoticfish.com has a sale going on for 50 lbs for $99.99, 1.99/lb. Fiji Live Rock Premium Grade 50 lb Box Lot $1.99/LB Anyone ever purchased any from them? They're the cheapest Ive found so far and am curious of the quality.

05-09-2007, 06:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Live Rock prices comparison Jeff's Exotic Fish is considered to be one of the better LFS in the L.A. area, with an EXCELLENT reputation. Odds are, the rock at that price will be good, but not the best you can find, although they do have it listed as "PREMIUM", so it should be above average. You'll have to add shipping to that cost, which could add CONSIDERABLY, depending on where you're at. Check the SHIPPED cost with them, then compare to these places: Fiji Premium Quality Un-Cured Live Rock REEFer Madness Fiji_Premium Page Those places give you the total shipped cost, and are pretty competitive in rock sales. Odds are, they are ALL selling the same Walt Smith rock anyway, so the only possible difference is how long it's been at their facility between receiving it and sending it out. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

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