Tufa Rock

[AquaticFinatic]

Man I haven't heard of tufa rock for years lol. I used it back in the uk around 10 years ago and it did me well but I was just a fowler tank back then. Its more of a sandy rock from what I remember and porous not much help I guess sorry.

[EcoReefer]

Tufa rock can and has been used in marine setups. Its a cheaper alternative to live rock but there can be some risk. Some people report there is excessive nuisance alga growth with this rock. This could be due to the rock not coming from a clean source (been exposed to fertilizers, pesticides which can leach into your tank). BTW what is the Tufa rock going for these days??

[SpateD]

I just remember googling it and I think it was from a year or two ago, said 44 cents per pound.

I'm looking for marco dry rock.. I need 100-150 lbs and I want to spend around 200-300 getting it to my door.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Wow tufa rock for a reef I don't recommend it.
I have used it about 15 years ago it was of to use,lots of algae problems and the possibility of leaching metal traces into your aquarium in my opinion yes you could use it but is it worth the problems that be released by the rock.
I would spend a little money for the safety of the inhabitant going into your tank.or better yet you will see some reefers every now and then shutting down their tanks and you might get lucky with a good price but you will never beat 0.30 cents a lb if you are taking the plunge.