Can you still buy live rock?

Whenever possible it is best to purchase live rock from a local fish store or wholesaler, because most have live rock in stock that is cured and ready to go, and you can physically see it before buying.

How much does a live rock cost?

If you buy at a LFS it can cost anywhere from $5 to $12 a pound. However, there are always people breaking down tanks and selling live rock from $2 to $4 a pound.

Can you collect live rock from the ocean?

Live rock is the building block for coral reefs. In the ocean, the rocks protect coastal habitats, and they act as a bio-filter in saltwater aquariums. It is illegal to harvest it in the United States and most of the Caribbean.

How many pounds of live rock are in a gallon?

The standard suggested rule of thumb for how much live rock to use ranges from a minimum of 1 pound to a maximum of 1.75 pounds per gallon of water, but a visual method can also be used. The actual quantity you may need can vary depending on its density because geographically some live rock is denser than other types.

How many pounds of live rock is a gallon?

Is owning coral illegal?

The US: It is illegal to harvest (with the exception of the highly regulated Hawaiian black corals) or to export any corals from the US . The Lacey Act imposes civil and criminal penalties on a federal level for taking, possessing, transporting, or selling corals (and other wildlife) that have been taken illegally.

Is it illegal to take coral from the ocean in Florida?

The Florida coral reefs in Biscayne National Park and Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are protected by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Coral Reef Protection Program. Collecting Coral is strictly prohibited.

How much does live rock cost?

What live rock is best?

Top Five Beginner Live Rock

  • Nature’s Ocean Coral Base Rock ~$60. Buy Now.
  • AquaMaxx Dry Live Rock by Marco Rocks ~$30-$135. Buy Now.
  • CaribSea Base Shelf Rock ~$90. Buy Now.
  • CaribSea Life Rock Shapes ~ $110. Buy Now.
  • CaribSea Life Rock ~ $90-$160. Buy Now.

How much does dry live rock cost?

Marco Rock – Premium Dry Key Largo (1lbs)

Quantity Price
50+ Items $3.38