WMAS Discussion Forum : Live rock http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:46:06 +0000 Wed, 12 May 2004 14:14:25 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2470 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Live rock : Mark, thanks for taking the LR,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=25172&title=live-rock#25172 Author: acerob
Subject: 2470
Posted: May 12 2004 at 2:14pm

Mark, thanks for taking the LR, how is it fareing??  ]]> Wed, 12 May 2004 14:14:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=25172&title=live-rock#25172 <![CDATA[Live rock : I wondered why that Florida rock...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24461&title=live-rock#24461 Author: Will Spencer
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 8:56pm

I wondered why that Florida rock at the Pet Factory was so dang expensive.  I guess if the quality is up that stands to reason.  I'm sure UPS loves to ship boxes of rock and water.  Small Box=Big Price.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 20:56:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24461&title=live-rock#24461 <![CDATA[Live rock : I called Acerob because he has...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24443&title=live-rock#24443 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 2:19pm

I called Acerob because he has visited with me and my 180. He's going on vacation this weekend so was really nervous about adding it to his tank. When he dropped it off, I can see why. The person that brought it to him didn't even bother to put it in a sealed bag. It was in a loosly tied drawstring clothing store type of bag with absolutely no water!    So I closed the bag tight and took it to my 180 to recover for a week or two. Keep your fingers crossed.

Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 14:19:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24443&title=live-rock#24443 <![CDATA[Live rock : Okay, It is true that you can...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24441&title=live-rock#24441 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 1:36pm

Okay,

It is true that you can buy rock that has been shipped in water, but you will pay a premium.

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 13:36:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24441&title=live-rock#24441 <![CDATA[Live rock : Yeah, I get to prove Jake wrong.... Jake,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24440&title=live-rock#24440 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 1:30pm

Yeah, I get to prove Jake wrong....

Jake, what about Atlantic Rock?

Okay other than that, I agree with Jake.  I just thought I would point out the rock (although rare) that you can buy in stores (at least at the Pet Factory) that is shipped in water.  Oh yah, and I guess Mark's points are also valid if you are getting live rock from a friend's tank, where you want to keep it wet.

Adam

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 13:30:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24440&title=live-rock#24440 <![CDATA[Live rock : I disagree with the whole live...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24435&title=live-rock#24435 Author: Jake Pehrson
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 12:37pm

I disagree with the whole live rock thing.

Live rock is not transported from the ocean to the pet store in water.  Therefore everything that grows on your live rock somehow survived the trip for the ocean to the pet store to your tank WITHOUT being submerged in water.

Transporting your live rock in water is better then in a damp box, but not necessary.

 

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 12:37:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24435&title=live-rock#24435 <![CDATA[Live rock : Its probably close to the amount...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24430&title=live-rock#24430 Author: acerob
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 11:11am

Its probably close to the amount of rock that I currently have.  I think with as long as its been out of the water I'll still plan on the bucket.  I'm doing a water change today so I can use LW to fill it, but since I'm going out of town I'd rather not risk my whole tank.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 11:11:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24430&title=live-rock#24430 <![CDATA[Live rock : How much LR? If it&#039;s equal...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24428&title=live-rock#24428 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 10:53am

How much LR?

If it's equal to or less than the amount of LR currenty in your tank, and your tank is in good shape, which I believe it is, do not mess with a bucket. Place it in your tank ASAP.

The life in your tank will do 100 times better at recovering the LR than the dying life left on the rock could ever do on it's own in a bucket.

It's really nice that someone thought of you to give you some LR. It's too bad that many don't recognize that term "LIVE ROCK" It only lives because it's underwater! Conversely, how long would a person live if they were transported underwater!

I can only bow my head in disgust when I see the LFS clerk take LR out of it's tank and let it drain, even shake more water out before wieghing and putting it in a bag. Some of the air remaining in holes that water drained out of can take weeks or months to be replaced with water even when shook real good in all directions underwater in the new tank. In the meantime the life in those holes dies and requires "cycle" time. I would rather pay for a bucket of water than see a good piece of LR go dry!

What the LFS could do is tare some water in a bucket then pull the LR out of the tank in the buket and have us pay the difference plus a set charge for water and bucket! Unfortunately these days the LR at the LFS has already been out of water when they received it and the quality of rock these days is so poor anyway, that improved handling may not make much difference anyway.
Sorry, I'm just ranting.

Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:53:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24428&title=live-rock#24428 <![CDATA[Live rock : I think more of my concern is...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24422&title=live-rock#24422 Author: acerob
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 10:03am

I think more of my concern is stuff like worms, copes etc.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 10:03:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24422&title=live-rock#24422 <![CDATA[Live rock : Someone broght it in to work today,...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24419&title=live-rock#24419 Author: acerob
Subject: 2470
Posted: April 30 2004 at 9:50am

Someone broght it in to work today, so that wasn't really an option.  they just took it out and brought it in...  I was thinking to just let it cycle in a bucket for a few days once I get it home.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2004 09:50:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2470&PID=24419&title=live-rock#24419