Canadian.. how can i get live rock for a decent price?

[terrible-one]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#i was wondering if anyone had a answer to my problem i need a large amount of live rock to get a base for my 180gal reef but im not looking to try and smuggle about 170pounds of live rock in from michigan. i have relitives that live over in the US but my problem is getting good rock without paying a fortune for it if anyone has any advice i would be very greatful for it. also while answering that question would someone know if its worth it to cure your own rock or to buy it cured? thanks alot.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[dakar]

If you have access to a decent amount say 50lbs or so of Live Rock, with a little patience you can do what we've done, we have access to a LFS that gets in somewhat regular stock of Tufa rock, its very cheap ($1.50 a pound) light and extremely porous (water will run right through it). We just rinse it and scrub it down real good and add it to the tank letting the live rock 'seed' it and it will become very much live rock in short order. In six months or so you won't be able to tell it began it's life as base rock, we have over 200-250 pounds of it in our 180g, all very much encrusted with coraline and teaming with life. Coral have no difficulty attaching to it because its so porous. No more cringing when it comes time to put a hammer and chisel to it to make frag rocks or mounts, unlike smashing up rock you paid big bucks for as 'live rock'.