Hello again, everyone!
Well, my 90g aquarium is now cycling with about 40lbs of fiji live rock. I've been seeing more and more life coming around - mainly amphipods and some worms. I was planning on buying 65lbs of more fiji live rock to complete my LR collection (and realized that I can save a fair bit of money if I buy it all in one go rather than bit by bit) but it costs $10/lb here in Edmonton.
Then I looked around and noticed that I could get it from J&L Aquatics in Vancouver for about $4.39/lb. This sounds much better to my pocket book! Issues with this would be the fact that the rock would not be cured when I get it so I would need to throw it into a bucket with water for a week or so. Since I am not in Vancouver I also will not be able to pick the rocks that I want in my box.
Does someone else here know much about buying the Fiji LR from J&L?
Is there any better solution? Saltwater Connection in Winnipeg also does mail-order LR but their prices are higher. I can also get LR from eBay but again I'm not sure about what I would really get and also don't know what customs charges and import duties would be like to get the rock from the US. (Any ideas?)
I could drive down to Calgary though. Any good, cheap Fiji LR in that area?
Would appreciate any input on the matter!
P.S. Is there anyone in Vancouver/Burnaby who may be able to pick the LR on my behalf if I DO go with J&L?
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Imran, in Edmonton, Canada