Rock Distributor @ 40 Jalan Lekar

[Urban Aquaria]

Just to share some info about the rock distributor that was mentioned a while back by yangqian in his tank journals... the address of the place is 40 Jalan Lekar, near Qian Hu.

I was in the area a few weeks back getting some landscaping supplies and managed to check out their selection of rocks, they mainly stock rocks for outdoor landscaping purposes, but there are also rocks that could be used in aquariums too.

Here are some photos that i took at the place:

Entrance from Jalan Lekar...



Assorted gravel, soil and small rocks (some sample tubs have small lava rocks too).



Some larger lava rocks with hollowed out cavities to put soil and plants.



Entrance to the rock storage area.



Giant boulders available... asked the staff about the weight of one of those that are lying on the ground and he mentioned they should be around 1 ton each! Abit too large to put in aquarium.



Came across the pile of rocks that look suitable for use in aquascapes, they are the common greyish rocks with white veins.



Many of the rocks are quite large, probably around 20-30kg each.



You'll have to smash them into smaller pieces with this classic sledge hammer, get a good workout.



Not enough strength to break rocks? No worries, they also have pre-smashed rocks already packed in bags too.



Happy rock shopping!

[fstyle28]

Interesting post! Thanks for sharing.

[ahpui6]

Wows! Thanks bro UA for sharing!

[felix_fx2]

Bo jio me go?

[wongce]

lets go together...wahaha

[Urban Aquaria]

Bo jio me go?

lets go together...wahaha

Next time all go, i supervise... one person break rocks, the other person carry rocks, its a good arrangement.

[felix_fx2]

Lol... Then we need young chaps..

[wongce]

We get more newbies to help out...haha... make it a gathering... and try to get group discount...haha

[leehyeok]

hmm.. sound good.. i am interested too..

[Phillipians]

How are the prices like? Haha if there's a group outing I don't mind going lol

[freezze]

May I know what the rock price? As I am currently hunting for nice rocks to refurnish a 3ft.
Most LFS selling their rocks at $5 per kg.

[kermit13sg]

Ua.....you rock!

[mUAr_cHEe]

Lol... Then we need young chaps..

[Urban Aquaria]

May I know what the rock price? As I am currently hunting for nice rocks to refurnish a 3ft.
Most LFS selling their rocks at $5 per kg.

I was quoted 70 cents per kg at the rock distributor... not sure if they meant all the rocks in general or different rocks have different prices. I guess once a type of rocks are selected, have to get a more specific quote.

[adidasvintage]

For that dark grey/ blackish rock, I alos bought at 70cent. Remember the uncle saying all rocks are the same.

[freezze]

I was quoted 70 cents per kg at the rock distributor... not sure if they meant all the rocks in general or different rocks have different prices. I guess once a type of rocks are selected, have to get a more specific quote.

Wow... that is very very cheap.....

[freezze]

Just went there and grab 20 kg of rocks.. is a good workout !!!!

saw some black volcanic rocks.. can use it for landscaping?

[lantian69]

20kg cost u $14? What rocks u gotten Bro?

[freezze]

20kg cost u $14? What rocks u gotten Bro?

Grab this kind of rocks
40 Jalan Lekar - Rock Distributor - 06.jpg

And also saw this kind of rocks there.. very light
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This place is good for you to hunt for the shape you want .. the boss will just tell you go and have fun rock hunting.
Remember to bring a pair of good glove, safety shoe and dress light.

[lantian69]

Nice... what's the cost for the 2nd pic?