LIVE ROCK
PHOTOS & PRICING
Live Rock from the
South Pacific and Indo-Pacific
Our live rock is collected by hand
in the South Pacific and Indo-Pacific.
We "meet the plane" and immediately
deliver the live rock to your airline.
It's our belief that the sooner we can
get your live rock to you, the better
it will be and the sooner it will cure.
All of the out-of-water photos within
this page were taken immediately after
the live rock arrived ... directly out
of the box, uncured and this is the
type of live rock you can expect to see.
Our Live Rock Ordering Page
MANADO LIVE ROCK
A multi-colored and purple live rock with lots of open areas.
Looks very similar to Marshall Islands live rock,
with light, open, and airy pieces. (Large pieces may be requested.)
VANUATU LIVE ROCK
Vanuatu live rock is the lightest or biggest piece per pound of any live rock available (except for the new Manado.) It doesn't come in large pieces, though there will be nice-sized pieces in every box.Coverage is usually excellent ... and, in our opinion it's as good or better as Marshall Islands ever was.
Check out the blue sponge
that grew out of this piece ...
See More Vanuatu Live Rock Photos
(Pricing Chart)
IFIRA LIVE ROCK
Here is a fantastic new type of Vanuatu live rock.It's reasonably light with thin pieces, but very sturdy.
As you can see, it's quite covered with multi-colored,
encrusting corallines. Boxes are approx. 40 pounds.
BALI ALOR
(Sorry ... currently unavailable)
Alor is usually broken coral pieces,but sometimes more rocky. Commonly,
it is fully encrusted with corallines
and is often very multi-colored.
Here is some customer feedback regarding Bali Alor ...
"The rock is just fantastic, I am truly amazed at the quality
and variety in this rock. You were right, worth the wait.
I have it in the tank curing away. Just wanted to say thank you for
everything and that I will recommend you to everyone I talk to."
Chuck H. - Mar. 6, '09
Follow-up note on Mar. 22, '09 ...
The rock is doing great. Just started running the lights for a few
hours a day. Can't wait to see what happens in the next few months.
You guys have exceeded all my expectations so far. Thank you.
JAVA LIVE ROCK
(Sorry ... currently unavailable)
This new live rock from Indonesia is beautiful ...very porous and light with great shapes,
as you can see!
Available in approx. 60-pound boxes.
(Pricing Chart)
TIMOR XL LIVE ROCK
(Sorry ... currently unavailable)
Special thanks to one of our customers for this wonderful "XL reef" photo!
(Pricing Chart)
BALI BLUE RIDGE
(Heliopora Live Rock)
Bali Blue Ridge can be fragile for shipping ...
some breakage can occur and we cannot be held responsible.
(Sorry ... currently unavailable)
IRIAN JAYA
(Sorry ... currently unavailable)
Thanks to Matt K. of Long Island, New York
for his photos of his Irian Jaya live rock ...
(Note that Matt's shipment was delayed
in shipping due to unforeseen circumstances.)
"Got my live rock last night.
It took some time but was worth the wait!
It looked and smelled beautiful.
I also found many crabs, shrimp, and other
little creatures alive in the box...
Even after it taking an extra day in travel.
You get what you order! The rock is beautiful
and will look awesome in my 90 gallon tank.
Thank you for the personal attention and time.
I couldn't have asked for better service or quality!
Thank you again.
-Matt - Oct. '10
Note: This rock is not only purple, as shown below.
(It is coming in multi-colored now, as shown above.)
Here's some customer feedback regarding Irian Jaya ...
"The Irain Jaya live rock got here to Charlottesville, Virginia
in perfect condition ... I have to say that in the 25 years I have
had a saltwater reef tank, this has been the best rock
I have ever gotten. This is the fifth tank I have
done, and I have had Fiji, Tonga, Kaelini, and Marshall rock ...
the stuff smells like the Ocean just like it should and still
has life on it. This rock is what FRESH ROCK is
all about, it gets no better.... I am extremely pleased
with the whole transaction and would recommend you to
anyone who desires a Reef Tank."
Scott C. - March '09
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PRICING
(Weights are based on average box weight.)
| Type of Rock | Per Pound - Per Box | Box Weight |
| MANADO | ||
| 1 Box | $5.50 - 385.00 | 70 lbs. |
| 2 Boxes | $5.25 - 735.00 | 140 lbs. |
Over two boxes,
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For 3 boxes, order the
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...a refund-adjustment
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| VANUATU | ||
|
1 Box
|
$6.00 - 264.00 | 44 lbs. |
| 2 Boxes | $5.75 - 506.00 | 88 lbs. |
| 3 Boxes | $5.50 - 726.00 | 132 lbs. |
| 4 Boxes | $5.25 - 924.00 | 176 lbs. |
| 5 Boxes | $5.00 - 1100.00 | 220 lbs. |
| IFIRA | (Sorry ... currently unavailable) | |
|
1 Box
|
$6.00 - 264.00 | 44 lbs. |
| 2 Boxes | $5.75 - 506.00 | 88 lbs. |
| 3 Boxes | $5.50 - 726.00 | 132 lbs. |
| 4 Boxes | $5.25 - 924.00 | 176 lbs. |
| 5 Boxes | $5.00 - 1100.00 | 220 lbs. |
| BALI ALOR | (Sorry ... currently unavailable) | |
| 1 Box | $5.25 - 315.00 | 60 lbs. |
| 2 Boxes | $5.00 - 600.00 | 120 lbs. |
| JAVA | (Sorry ... currently unavailable) | |
| 1 Box | $5.25 - 315.00 | 60 lbs. |
| 2 Boxes | $5.00 - 600.00 | 120 lbs. |
| BALI BLUE RIDGE | (Sorry ... currently unavailable) | |
| 1 Box | $5.00 - 250.00 | 50 lbs. |
| 2 Boxes | $4.75 - 475.00 | 100 lbs. |
| IRIAN JAYA | (Sorry ... currently unavailable) | |
| 1 Box | $5.00 - 375.00 | 75 lbs. |
| 2 Boxes | $4.75 - 712.50 | 150 lbs. |
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Ordering Notes:
If your live rock comes in lighter than the paid estimated weight, you will receive a refund for the difference immediately. If your live rock comes in heavier than the estimated amount, a prompt payment for the difference is expected and appreciated. The legal weight of your live rock is determined at the place of origin and on the invoice we receive ...see our article on Rock Weights.
We ship to just about all major U.S. airports. To confirm shipping availability to your airport prior to ordering, just send us an email or give us a call. We can give you an idea of what your shipping costs will be based on your airport. Shipping costs average $1.00 per pound. Your shipping will be paid directly to your airline when you pick up your order.
Leadtimes for the various livestock products can fluctuate and are dependent on where your live rock or corals originate from, as the incoming flights may arrive on different days. Due to this, ship days may vary.
Also, we place our orders several days in advance of the incoming shipments. If your order is placed prior to our ordering day, your order may arrive in approx. five days (or sooner), but if your order is placed just after our ordering day (deadline), your order will more than likely arrive with the subsequent incoming shipment, which can be a week+ later. Also, there can be delays during certain times of the year. Planning ahead is crucial when scheduling your livestock order ... if you would like to find out what the shipping schedules are in advance of placing your order, just send us an e-mail message or give us a call.
**We do not ship to the Los Angeles metropolitan area or Canada.**
Click here for a few more notes on caring for your live rock ...
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(866) 874-7639
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.(Central Time)
Our E-mail
birdfish @ livestockusa.org
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