richie reef Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hello all, I am new to the saltwater aquariums. I am setting up a 40gal tank that I am going to have drilled for an overflow setup with a sump and refugium. I am looking for suggestions for the best priced/quality live rock. I noticed if ordered online it will cost me a small fortune to have it shipped. I was thinking I will need about 80lbs of rock. I found 35lbs base fiji for like $69 and 45lbs of fiji for $89 but to have it shipped it cost $110. I am also looking at finding some sand. I have been told get a big bag of sand from River City and use that in my aquarium. Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts? I will also be looking for a lighting setup over the next few weeks. I have been looking toward a compact light. Any suggestions will be helpful. Thank you in advance for your help. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hello and welcome to a great hobby. For the rock you might check out reefcleaners.org. I don't think it is "live" but you can easily seed it with a few pieces of live rock. I have heard good things about the quality. It runs $2.70/lb., but shipping is free as long as you order over 30 lbs. Wow...sounds like I am an advertisement for them. Also, when you get your setup running I would post on here and find out if anyone with an established aquarium would be willing to give you some of their water and maybe a scoop or two of sand. All of these things will help your aquarium cycle a little quicker. What kind of live stock are you planning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie reef Posted February 19, 2009 Author Share Posted February 19, 2009 I am looking to setup a reef tank with a few fish. I looked at there website it look like orders over $100 is free ups shipping. Thats not too bad I assume it is $2.70 a pound. It looks like since I am off tomorrow I will be looking for a overflow kit. I am looking to setup a center overflow and take my tank to have drilled as well. I found a glass store to drill for $25 a hole. Does anyone know of a reliable source that would be less expensive? I found a glass company on 620. Also, any help with finding the overflow kit would be helpful. I wouldn't think there is too much to finding the appropriate one. I was planning a 1" overflow with a dual flow. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindside Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 We have overflow kits at river city. But ran out today. Should have some in tomorrow I think, call in again and check if we have any in stock tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustint21 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I sent you a private message. Check your inbox. Welcome to ARC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Just FYI...When you get on reefcleaners.org and click on the link for the rock it says that shipping is free when you order 30 Lbs. or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 "Prof" on this site has some pretty good stuff and always seems to have a lot of it you might want to give him a PM and see what deal you can work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie reef Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 I will stop at River City tomorrow for the order/purchase of the overflow supplies for my tank. I also checked out the 30 lbs free shipping. I think I might go with 30lbs from there and look maybe at some other vendors as well. I don't want to put all my eggs in one basket. Does anyone have any other suggestions for the live rock? Also, I am looking at purchasing a sump pump. I was looking at the Model 3 MAG Drive pump from Danny. I heard they are reliable pump and a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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