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Got a great deal on live rock!

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Garrett, Sep 2, 2008.

  1. Sep 2, 2008 #1
    Garrett

    Garrett Inactive User

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    I have a family member who is getting out of aquariums for the time being because he is going to be moving around.  I am just starting to set up a 29g and he said that he would sell me live rock for ONE DOLLAR a pound!  the live rock looks great and his tanks are a couple years old.
    He has up to 200 pounds, but I don't know how much I should buy.  I don't want my 29 to look like a box of rocks lol.  Does anybody have any suggestions? I am not going to be running a sump on it.
    I have an extra 20g tank and a PC light for it.  I was thinking about eventually using the tank for a prop tank after I grew some corals out in my display tank, but because of this deal I am thinking about setting it up right away.  Do prop tanks have live rock in them?
    Thanks everyone for reading!
     
  2. Sep 2, 2008 #2
    JB Marion

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    Buy it all, cherry pick the pieces you want and sell the rest. Live rock always goes fast if it's decent quality and you have it priced under $2 per lb.

    For a 29, you're probably going to want between 45 and 60lbs.

    -JB
     
  3. Sep 2, 2008 #3
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    What JB said!
     
  4. Sep 2, 2008 #4
    Garrett

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    Thanks for the advice guys!
    Yeah I have to agree. The only thing is that he is doing me a favor with the price cut so I don't want to buy it just to sell it. I will probably just buy what I think I will use.
     
  5. Sep 2, 2008 #5
    DavidM199

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    where are u at cuz i could use some more
     
  6. Sep 2, 2008 #6
    Garrett

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    well I am in Davenport, but he still has a tank up for now so I think he is just doing me a favor by selling me what he is and for that price. i could ask if he ready to sell more though
     
  7. Sep 2, 2008 #7
    phishcrazee Riverside

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    Just set up some rubbermaid tubs with SW, some powerheads and heaters, and you'll have yourself a little LR store /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wink.gif
     

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