Brand new and more than a little confused.

[Seth72]

Originally Posted by naesco

In my experience the best time in the hobby is the beginning. Watching fresh live rock with weird tiny inverts, encrusting coral, tunicates, algae worms and other surprising critters.
Every day the tank changes and you can spend hours with your nose pressed against the glass.
I have never understood why some reefers cook or cure live rock. To each their own and I respect that.

Best is to buy cheap dead rock and make sure you leave room for those choice pieces.
They are worth the price.

Yeah,as strange as it sounds i was looking forward to watching new live rock go through the stages,but the price is pretty high,when you need alot.