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10-04-2011, 04:27 PM
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I think dry rock is a bigger pain in the [butt] than anything you guys have listed here. First and foremost, I want the rock to be a good filter system from day one.
I have waged war on pretty much every type of algae in existence; some memorable ones were Valonia, Caulerpa, Halimeda, and Lobophora. My nano is having a Caulerpa and Halimeda issue right now even. 
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10-04-2011, 05:27 PM
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The only thing I've had to battle in 10 yrs was a giant snail/clam eating worm. In the end, after all the fun, I just pulled that one rock out. Worm gone. I've always left any crab or shrimp in the tank. I got isopods once, too me 20 minutes to get rid of them. Not a big deal.
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10-04-2011, 07:54 PM
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if you are waiting 6 weeks for a cycle, or more then the only difference will be astethics... in other words lack of coraline. in the right enviorment this will be resolved quickly anyways especialy if there is no algae competing for nutrents. I set up my 94gal with 230lbs of cycled rock and I set up my 25 with all dead rock... never had algae problems in the 25, or unwanted things like mushrooms and polyps (did I mention I will never have muchrooms in a tank again  ) with in 6 months you would never be able to tell the difference in terms of coraline and color.. but I do respect that some people want fresh rock and like the surprises that come with it.. when I set up the first tank I used to look for new stuff every day.. but the 8 years of fighting unwanted stuff has tainted my views for my own tanks. in fact the majority of the rock I use in my tank setup I am in the midst of planning is going to be home made but I am mixing in chunks of dry rock with it in an atempt to make a natural looking surround and bottom for the tank. it is an idea right now and I may throw it in the garbage after I make it if it turns out like crap, but well see. Steve
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10-04-2011, 08:50 PM
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 I just set up my 50g in the baby's room over the weekend. Added rock, 6 hours later the fish and SPS went in. No way I'd ever wait 6 months!
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10-04-2011, 10:11 PM
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 Besides you still have to come up here for a visit. Steve
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10-04-2011, 10:58 PM
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10-05-2011, 12:23 AM
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*everything said above is just my opinion, and may or may not reflect the views of this BBS, its Operators, and its Members. If cornered on any “opinion” I post I will totally deny having ever said this in a Court of Law…Unless I am the right one*Some strive to be perfect.... I just strive.
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