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UH_OH_5_OH
05/13/2006, 09:48 AM
I'd like your opinions.....I have a friend that will let me place some rock (not homemade agricrete) off his property in Destin, FL. I was thinking about placing rock in an area that measures about 10' x 10' and just let it grow for the next two years. Then I can retrieve and replace rock as I need it for my tanks.

Thoughts and opinions please ?!?
Blown 346
05/16/2006, 03:39 AM
You can but, pollution could be a problem as well as unwanted hitchhikers.
But it can work to really mature the rock.
cutsupremetrib
05/17/2006, 11:38 PM
destin florida ROCKS :)
Scuba_Dave
05/18/2006, 05:46 PM
You could put it in, but if you get caught taking it out you could face MAJOR fines
I'm pretty sure you need a permit to do this
bnlimit10
05/23/2006, 03:39 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7393338#post7393338 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Scuba_Dave
You could put it in, but if you get caught taking it out you could face MAJOR fines
I'm pretty sure you need a permit to do this

Actually you are 100% correct on this, most coastal areas of florida are protected. meaning that if you get caught taking anything out of the water, you could face huge fines and possible charges being brought against you.
jaymz101
05/24/2006, 01:55 PM
Agreed, I work for the Florida FWC and you will get nailed. Plus Im not too keen on inshore live rock, more macroalgae than coralline and different microfauna.
rustybucket145
05/26/2006, 09:56 AM
Watch out for mantis shrimp. I caught one in the pass a few years back.
UH_OH_5_OH
05/28/2006, 06:30 AM
jaymz101.....how do I get a collection permit ?
jaymz101
05/28/2006, 06:39 PM
you'll need a saltwater products permit. Contact the local FWC office and they can tell you what you need.
daytonians
06/03/2006, 10:56 AM
In my opinion, it just wouldn't be worth the effort. It would be better to just buy some really good rock to seed your other rock. I am not going to prison for rocks.
UH_OH_5_OH
06/04/2006, 06:36 AM
Thanks guys....I'll check with the local FWC guys and let you know how it goes ! ! !
jaymz101
06/06/2006, 06:42 AM
If i remember right, it's pretty expensive for a SWP permit.
wds21921
06/18/2006, 09:00 AM
Can't you essentially do the same thing buy putting the rock in an already established tank?

To me it would make more sense and less legal effects.