Struggling Hard with decisions —- please help

[Chikpeas]

Hello thank you for the help for starters,

For reference I have a total of 5 lbs dried rock in my tank, and I am looking for an established little lb or two, whatever- to help do a skip cycle or rapid cycle.

My dilemma is that if I go to buy this rock; it is a three hour drive one way.
Positive: no die-off hopefully.
Cons: That’s a long drive for a rock. (I’d defo walk away with a snail or three… and maybe a cheap hardy zoa.)

OR I can have it delivered !
I have no idea how to go about that, where to look for something genuine… even shipping through other reefers on the site? No idea (,:
Would it have to be overnight shipping for bacteria to survive—- or do the bacteria die on the planes.

I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction here… Thank you

 

[Fish Fan]

https://tbsaltwater.com/

Arguably the best in the biz for maricultured live rock delivered either to your door or to your local airport for pickup there. They are very easy to work with, write them if you have any questions. Good luck!

 

[Chikpeas]

https://tbsaltwater.com/

Arguably the best in the biz for maricultured live rock delivered either to your door or to your local airport for pickup there. They are very easy to work with, write them if you have any questions. Good luck!

Ahhh their smallest live rock is 10 lbs and they won’t sell less than 20 lbs in their nano rocks and $80 is their minimum rate—- That would be a LOOOT for two pounds They seem amazing though-

If I ever get to Actually build my dream tank I’ll save them for that Thank you for the new resource!

 

[Fish Fan]

Check out their "Treasure Chests", small amounts shipped to your door by UPS, or you can do freight to your airport and pick it up there. There is almost nothing like this rock, it comes loaded with micro and macro life. I'd recommend their live sand too.

https://tbsaltwater.com/product-category/ups-rock-sand-critters/

 

[jabberwock]

Ahhh their smallest live rock is 10 lbs and they won’t sell less than 20 lbs in their nano rocks and $80 is their minimum rate—- That would be a LOOOT for two pounds They seem amazing though-

If I ever get to Actually build my dream tank I’ll save them for that Thank you for the new resource!

TBS is the BOMB! Look at their Treasure Chests... https://tbsaltwater.com/shop/box-of-rox-5-pounds-copy/

 

[Chikpeas]

Check out their "Treasure Chests", small amounts shipped to your door by UPS, or you can do freight to your airport and pick it up there. There is almost nothing like this rock, it comes loaded with micro and macro life. I'd recommend their live sand too.

https://tbsaltwater.com/product-category/ups-rock-sand-critters/

OH MAN okay I can do that holy cats

This is my tank atm so I think I can do the Bare rubble 5 lbs and put a few in display and then maybe replace the bio media I have in the second chamber if they fit.

(Ignore the smiley in the algae on the glass )



Maybe I can build up the height a little closer to the surface too Okay, purchasing here we gooo…

 

[Chikpeas]

THANK YOU GUYS FOR THE HELP !!!!

This is my tank atm so I think I can do the Bare rubble 5 lbs and put a few in display and then maybe replace the bio media I have in the second chamber if they fit.

(Ignore the smiley in the algae on the glass )



Maybe I can build up the height a little closer to the surface too Okay, purchasing here we gooo…