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VoodooChild
01-22-2003, 2:40 PM
Heyya folks. I've done alot with freshwater and I've finally decided to do salt. It's a thirty gallon and I have everything ready except for the live rock. Has anyone had any success buying it online, as it is about half of the cost? This leads to my other two questions...it says that it is cured, but how true is that? Also, one thing that I am really looking forward to, most infact, is the enigma of creatures that will come with my live rock. Will the transport kill anything or should I still expect a full variety of unknowns? Thanks alot for any help. I was planning to buy 30 pounds of live rock, about 10 pounds of live sand, and 30-40 pounds of crushed coral.

aquaman67
01-24-2003, 11:08 AM
I recommend http://www.tbsaltwater.com/index.html

They collect and ship the rock in water so you get all a wide range of life!

The shipping isn't too bad if you use airline. It cost me $40 to ship to Nashville, TN.

They also sell sand. Check out their "package" deals. Richard and Mary are great to work with.

Elmo
01-24-2003, 1:40 PM
I have heard only good things about www.gulf-view.com.

latazyo
01-24-2003, 2:30 PM
I just bought from www.liverocks.com

great people to work with

Ron is great

shipped from Florida to North Dakota with very little die off, despite 5 below temps