Guest bill33 February 19, 2005 Share February 19, 2005 i went to my lfs and i got a saddelback clown for 12.50, and i asked they guy how much is the lr and he said 9 bucks a pound. he claims its ultra fiji and it has barely any coraline growth one of of every 3 pieces had very little coraline maybe a nickel size in few spots. he is scaming people just curious how much is ultra fiji at your guys lfs? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tgallo February 19, 2005 Share February 19, 2005 big ripoff, where is this, rockville store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bill33 February 19, 2005 Share February 19, 2005 its in fredericksburg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KABALA February 19, 2005 Share February 19, 2005 BIll, send an email to DRMAC and see if he'll bring you some LR to the next meeting if you need it. Shipping will be free, and his rock is excellent and excellently priced. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reverai February 19, 2005 Share February 19, 2005 i went to my lfs and i got a saddelback clown for 12.50, and i asked they guy how much is the lr and he said 9 bucks a pound. he claims its ultra fiji and it has barely any coraline growth one of of every 3 pieces had very little coraline maybe a nickel size in few spots. he is scaming people just curious how much is ultra fiji at your guys lfs? Bill 26384[/snapback] The ReefTank has OK live rock for $3.95 pound and if you more than 50 pounds it goes down to $3.75 per pound. It's not as good of live that I bought from from a member here by far for $3 per pound though. I wouldn't say the local guy somewhat out of the way charges more for live rock. It costs him more and I would guess business isn't all that great either. I stopped at a LFS in Fargo and the live rock was even more. Though it's live rock was great! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryL February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 The ReefTank has OK live rock for $3.95 pound and if you more than 50 pounds it goes down to $3.75 per pound. It's not as good of live that I bought from from a member here by far for $3 per pound though. I wouldn't say the local guy somewhat out of the way charges more for live rock. It costs him more and I would guess business isn't all that great either. I stopped at a LFS in Fargo and the live rock was even more. Though it's live rock was great! Steve 26397[/snapback] the best coraaline encrusted LR i got was from liveaquaria.com which was a wamas raffle i have won. the second best was from reefotto when he broke his system down. had tons of tube worms on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bill33 February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 i just needed 5 or so pound but not anymore Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tgallo February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 this hobby is out of control, price wise that is, dont pay over $4.50 a lb . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bill33 February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 i was going to pay up to 5 a pound anyone here have a mated pair of saddle backs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryL February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 i was up in jersey last year for training and it was 15 bucks a #. crazy huh!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowerseller February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 You know what's crazy. When I got my live rock, no shops in the in the tri-state area sold it yet. I got my live rock fresh from FL in the spring of 1988. I had a buddy in Key West box up close to 200 # in 6 crates and load them on a plane billed to my floral air frieght acct. It cost me a whopping $63.00. He went off the island in the am to gather it up and I picked it up at IAD in the late afternoon and was home before dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bill33 February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 15 a pound people on wamas that have huge systems will empty there wallets more then 5 grand i got some florida rock from e tropicals and its awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA February 21, 2005 Share February 21, 2005 Bill, If you still need LR, I've got about 10-15# that I could give you at $3.50. I've got more than that in it, but it's heavily covered in Coralline Algae. LMK, you can p/u this weekend? Howard 703-899-6209. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bill33 February 21, 2005 Share February 21, 2005 is it cured or i have to cure it? how far do you live from the ice rink that we met at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA February 21, 2005 Share February 21, 2005 Bill, I'm at 2927 Rogers Dr, Falls Church 22042, just inside the Beltway 495 off Rt 50East. Very much cured, Coralline Algae, great color, etc. I just stuck it in my sump with 50w Light on. Will place back in main tank tonight for you if you want it, about the size of a flatten football. Also some others smaller pieces. Howard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bill33 February 22, 2005 Share February 22, 2005 im not going to be able to make the meeting, so when is best for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reverai February 22, 2005 Share February 22, 2005 im not going to be able to make the meeting, so when is best for you 26523[/snapback] By the way, the live rock that Howard has is very good live rock. I wish I had a need for right now! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ortegah March 18, 2005 Share March 18, 2005 15 a pound people on wamas that have huge systems will empty there wallets more then 5 grand i got some florida rock from e tropicals and its awsome 26421[/snapback] When I first got started, the place that sold us our LR charged $12 a pound for tonga branch and $9 a pound for fiji. We knew nothing about it. After someone looked at a picture of my rock they informed me that not only did I pay enormous amounts of money but that my rock was bare and I got jipped bigtime. I've learned my lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Leishman March 18, 2005 Share March 18, 2005 The rock from the Reef Tank is awsome. You just need to be there when it arrives or it will be cherry picked (I just cherry picked 100lbs there in the last 3 weeks). If you are not there when Mike picks it up, you will only see the left over rubble. His best stuff stays in the store for hours before it's gone. The 100lbs I just got is only 6 rocks (large, not dense. They barely fit in a 39g trash can) Rik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reverai March 19, 2005 Share March 19, 2005 >If you are not there when Mike picks it up, you will only see the left over rubble. His best stuff stays in the store for hours before it's gone.< You can say that again! They will tell you went they expect to get live rock in. And they're good about making time for you too. It takes some planning but I've help two friends be there within a few minute of when they put the live rock in the tank. It's good live rock is all I can say! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyHawke March 29, 2005 Share March 29, 2005 i went to my lfs and i got a saddelback clown for 12.50, and i asked they guy how much is the lr and he said 9 bucks a pound. he claims its ultra fiji and it has barely any coraline growth one of of every 3 pieces had very little coraline maybe a nickel size in few spots. he is scaming people just curious how much is ultra fiji at your guys lfs? Bill 26384[/snapback] Bill, I live in Fredericksburg and know the shop you are talking about. They have outright lied to me on several occasions and don't even get me started on how rude the owner's wife is. The last time I went in there their shelves and tanks were pretty bare. I am wondering if they are going to go out of business soon. My problem is, I don't know of any other marine shops around here. I am in desperate need for some more live rock and I have no idea as to where to get some, other than ordering online. Anyone have any suggestions? Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reverai March 29, 2005 Share March 29, 2005 There are several people in the "for sale" area selling cured live rock for much less than $9 per pound. Check it out as it might be worth a drive~~ Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw March 29, 2005 Share March 29, 2005 I actually have about 40# that has a lot of coraline on it......it's really purple. I'm asking $4.00 lb if anyone is interested. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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