ok well first thing about 95% of the LR in my tank was all bleached. I found it to be cheaper to place dead rock in my tank and then let it become live in its own time. Took about 4-6 months. I had no problems with the rock and didnt even have to worry about hitchhikers. Here is a link to pics of my tank and you can see it is just as beautiful as anyones tank that spends hundreds plus on LR. http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93855