Live Rock/Algae Advice

Schlegz909 · 11/07/2012, 10:03 PM

Hey guys, I am new to the forum. I am also a newbie to saltwater tanks and am in the process of setting up a 55 gallon tank with a 18 gallon sump. I have purchased about 45 pounds of dead rock from my local LFS. I also recently came across a Craigslist ad where a guy is selling a 30 gallon setup with about 30 pounds of live rock and 15 pounds of live sand for $50. The rock is what I am interested in the most and the rest is just a bonus since I pretty much have everything else and am ready to fill my tank. The question that I have is that in the pictures, the live rock in his tank has quite a bit of what looks to be some green algae. I have attached two pictures of the rock. Does this rock look ok? Is it ok to add to my tank or should I stay away?

Thanks!

MinnFish · 11/07/2012, 11:13 PM

Stay away, if u are not comfortable. Just wait for your dead rock to seed. Get off to a good start. U will have enough algae problems on your own. No need to bring someone else problems to u. These rocks may be leeching phosphate or carrying aiptasia, neither u want. Just my 2 pennies.

Reefmedic79 · 11/08/2012, 01:12 AM

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+1 @ MinnFish

Unless your totally prepared to fight the cause and the over growth of hair algea stay away.

If you want to help seed your tank find some rock that looks good to you and you feel comfortable with. Go with your gut, if you feel you need to ask if it's ok, it probably isn't.

sponger0 · 11/08/2012, 07:35 AM

Yeah thats stuff is pretty fuzzy. Even as an advanced aquarist I would pass on it.

Schlegz909 · 11/08/2012, 01:32 PM

Thank you! I was skeptical for sure, but just wanted to check with some of the experts. Seems like a great deal, but I don't want to deal with the issues it may cause, especially being a new saltwater aquarist.

11/08/2012, 01:12 AM	#3
Reefmedic79 Life and Reef Saver Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tavares, Florida Posts: 6,202	*To Reef Central* +1 @ MinnFish Unless your totally prepared to fight the cause and the over growth of hair algea stay away. If you want to help seed your tank find some rock that looks good to you and you feel comfortable with. Go with your gut, if you feel you need to ask if it's ok, it probably isn't. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> How much deeper would the ocean be if it didn't have sponges? P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sid Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 20L Sump, 10G Fuge, JBJ A.T.O, 4" Reef Octopus, DIY Stand & Canopy, RapidLED Dimmable 36 Kit on 3 6" MakersLED Heatsink, MP10es

11/07/2012, 11:13 PM	#2
MinnFish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home of 10,000 lakes Posts: 917	Stay away, if u are not comfortable. Just wait for your dead rock to seed. Get off to a good start. U will have enough algae problems on your own. No need to bring someone else problems to u. These rocks may be leeching phosphate or carrying aiptasia, neither u want. Just my 2 pennies.

11/08/2012, 07:35 AM	#4
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Yeah thats stuff is pretty fuzzy. Even as an advanced aquarist I would pass on it.

11/08/2012, 01:32 PM	#5
Schlegz909 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8	Thank you! I was skeptical for sure, but just wanted to check with some of the experts. Seems like a great deal, but I don't want to deal with the issues it may cause, especially being a new saltwater aquarist.