live rock & tufa

[Myka]

What do you mean "weight reduction"? There have been many threads on the internet questioning the cleanliness and suitability of tufa. I wouldn't risk it. The rock you put in your tank is one of the most important factors. I wouldn't cheap out on that one.

That detrivore kit is a bit of a marketing scheme. Everything included in that list will come in on live rock that you buy. The only things that may or may not will be the ones that Inland Aquatics doesn't even guarantee...the ones that "may be included based on availability". I say save your money on the detrivore *cough* rip off *cough* kit, and spend that money on better dry rock.

Originally Posted by vic622

Myka,
The reason I was thinking of the tufa was for the weight reduction compared to live rock and I can pick it up close to home - no shipping

Interesting info about the Cardinals - I knew about the male holding the eggs, but I didn't know how territorial they'd get.

I'm hoping the detrivore kit should seed the sand with Infauna, not the Epifauna of the live rock and that the sand shifters will keep the bed from getting raunchy ...
vic