Marco vs reef rocks

[clugo]

Any insight u can share? I'm about to order 100+ lbs of dry rock for my 120 and would apprec any insight between these two companies n their dry rock.

Pricing seems pretty close. Any thoughts on curing or po leaching? Any experience w either?

Thx.

[James77]

You can't go wrong with either. I have branch rock from BRS, and it had no detectable PO4 and was some great rock considering it was up to them to pick it. I have not ordered rock from Marco rocks, but bought used equipment from him in person, and he is a great guy to deal with.

[d-man]

Reef rocks was good for me

[toofrigginswt]

I have marco rocks in mine and they had no detectable phosphate as well. It's great for aquascaping. I love their flat prime cuts. Also, their packaging and shipping is awesome. They bubble wrap each piece to ensure minimal rubble. I highly recommend them.

[Reefnub]

I didn't like reefrocks, their rocks look ugly imo.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/Deadon3/a4f1c3f5-bfad-487f-900e-cd339814e68c_zps8498d51c.jpg

[degibson84]

I didn't like reefrocks, their rocks look ugly imo.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a45/Deadon3/a4f1c3f5-bfad-487f-900e-cd339814e68c_zps8498d51c.jpg


looks like you ordered all flat cuts. I ordered 110lbs and only had a few rocks cut that way. I think reef rocks is amazing. And for those that have ordered from others in Florida Steve from reef rocks supplies most of the retailers in the area

[toofrigginswt]

^Those flat cuts look awkward. Do they all come that small when you order them flat from Reefrocks? I ordered the flat cuts from Marco rocks and they are larger, nicer pieces. They aquascape quite nicely too. Check out the my rocks below.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/toofrigginswt/IMAG0013_zps42bf1001.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toofrigginswt/media/IMAG0013_zps42bf1001.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/toofrigginswt/IMAG0010_zpscd2d137e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toofrigginswt/media/IMAG0010_zpscd2d137e.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/toofrigginswt/IMAG0009_zpsbbe50d4e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toofrigginswt/media/IMAG0009_zpsbbe50d4e.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/toofrigginswt/IMG_1153_zpsc9a09346.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toofrigginswt/media/IMG_1153_zpsc9a09346.jpg.html)

[rachelcb80]

I ordered 10 pounds of the dry Fiji rock from BRS (needed just a few more pieces in my 50g when I was setting it up) and was more than happy with what was sent. They were a little bigger than softball size and I think it was 5 pieces. I could have done a lot with them had I been starting from scratch, but as it was I just needed a couple pieces to finish off my aquascape.

[aandfsoccr04]

I also went with the BRS reef saver rock and was pleased with it. You will be happy with whichever direction you choose.

[don_chuwish]

I've ordered dry 'reef saver' from both Marcorocks and BRS - both great and about equal pricing. Can't go wrong either way.

[degibson84]

^Those flat cuts look awkward. Do they all come that small when you order them flat from Reefrocks? I ordered the flat cuts from Marco rocks and they are larger, nicer pieces. They aquascape quite nicely too. Check out the my rocks below.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/toofrigginswt/IMAG0013_zps42bf1001.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toofrigginswt/media/IMAG0013_zps42bf1001.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/toofrigginswt/IMAG0010_zpscd2d137e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toofrigginswt/media/IMAG0010_zpscd2d137e.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/toofrigginswt/IMAG0009_zpsbbe50d4e.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toofrigginswt/media/IMAG0009_zpsbbe50d4e.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/toofrigginswt/IMG_1153_zpsc9a09346.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/toofrigginswt/media/IMG_1153_zpsc9a09346.jpg.html)

looks identical to reef rocks flat cuts

[Reefnub]

looks like you ordered all flat cuts. I ordered 110lbs and only had a few rocks cut that way. I think reef rocks is amazing. And for those that have ordered from others in Florida Steve from reef rocks supplies most of the retailers in the area

I actually requested no flat pieces and didn't even know they offered rocks like these.

[degibson84]

I actually requested no flat pieces and didn't even know they offered rocks like these.

how long ago did you order? I would have emailed Steve when i received a box like that. Like I said my order only had 4 rocks that were flat cuts

[clugo]

Did u guys cure any of the Marco or reefrock dry rock?

I had done po issues w my brs dry rock before.

[degibson84]

I just rinsed my reef rock with RO water to get the dust off of it.

[LeslieP]

I just ordered the 54 lb box from Marco and 15 lbs of flat cuts. I told them I was putting them in a 125 and wanted some arches and caves. They sent wonderful pieces. I rinsed them and put them in the tank. It looks awesome, I was very happy with the result.

[biecacka]

I ordered 50lbsfrom reef rocks and I told him my size tank. Steve sent me a variety of pieces some cut flat and some not. I am cycling the rock now with my old rock!
Plus I got 80lbs free sand(shipping cost)!!:D
40lbs free per 25lbs of rock

Corey

[clugo]

LeslieP, r u planning to cure the rock or just put it in directly into ur tank?

[biecacka]

I didn't cure mine but it is in w my other rocks cycling for my new tank. If it matters :)

Corey

[toofrigginswt]

I just soaked mine in rodi water for a couple days. After you put it in your tank, your skimmer will pull out any gunk that it may come with.

[LeslieP]

I just put it in the tank with a couple of pieces of LR. I didn't put the skimmer on for a week, but now I have it going.

[clugo]

recd 100lbs of marco rock and am very pleased w it.

[Erock9er]

Is anyone experiencing phosphate leeching from the Marco?

[Throttle]

I have seen a lot of good feedback about the marco rocks and also reefcleaners rock as well.

[drej424]

I love the Marco rocks in my tanks. I did cure them for several weeks before using them. I think I just followed the instructions that I got when I bought them. I've had them for several years now.

[mkballer]

Both are good