Live Rock question

[SaltWaterN00b]

Sorry if this is dumb but, What actually grows on live rock?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Bacteria, Coraline algae, coral, Various algae and hitch hikers. The bacteria that colonize your live rock will aid in your nitrogen cycle and the breakdown of amonia, nitrite and nitrate.




Wow I actually sound like I have a clue with that statement!!

 

[SaltWaterN00b]

So some of the stuff that actually grows on it can be seen and not microscopic? If thats the case thats pretty damn cool.

 

[fishguttz]

Sorry if this is dumb but, What actually grows on live rock?

http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/thepackage/organisms.html

 

[SaltWaterN00b]

Thats is awesome!! Im looking forward to getting some live rock now!

 

[Reefer420]

i got rock from tampabay - take a look at my tank pics from when i set it up.. http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/4547-just-moved-my-16g-bowfront-nano.html

its all personal preference though if you like those rocks or not- most people prefer a rock thats been scrubbed and might only have a few hitchikers on it... with tampabays stuff you will get a TON of life, but also have the high probability of getting some bad Hitchikers like a mantis shrimp, etc..and the tank won't look as 'clean' as you see some people's tanks. but if you are going for a nice, natural looking tank this rock is amazing!