+Jakedoza Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This might be a dumb question.. but can volcanic rock be used for coral or live rock in an aquarium? why or why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzobob Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 My understanding is that this is a bad idea. Volcanic rock can leak contaminants which can be toxic in a reef aquarium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddybluewater Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 It can contain heavy metals and many other impurities that we try to remove from our systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Petrified wood as well other fossil type rocks are also not usuable for the same reasons. BTW, there aren't any dumb questions. If ya don't know or you're not sure, you have to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks for the reply you guys. I will certainly see about getting the right stuff... Any recommendations on where to get live rock? I'm setting up a new tank, so it will not have to be cured... but, I am on a VERY tight budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeperKeeper Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I've read in several posts here that Prof is a good source for low priced live rock and dry rock. I haven't looked at his rock myself, but I know he's a good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ludakris Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 yea just go to epic reef and send him a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJMasta Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 For saving some money on live rock, a lot of people recommend buying some live and more than 50% dry base rock. That way you get the amount you ultimately need for totals but you get the organisms only from the live stuff. It takes longer, and you get fewer hitchhikers (good or bad, you decide), but you essentially culture your own live rock with some as seed. Base rock is often half the price of the live stuff if not cheaper. A lot of things I've read suggest that good live rock is essential to the health of your tank - but so long as you end up with the right amount of good quality it doesn't seem to make a big difference. If you've got good quality seed rock you can get as much live rock as you need with time - it will just delay the time before the tank is fully mature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Cool, Thanks guys! I also posted an add on the trade section regarding computer repair and photography.. If anyone is interested LMK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I've got about a 5lb piece of dry rock in my sump that has been conditioning for about 4 months, so it's started to show some life. PM me if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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