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07/08/2013, 09:56 PM
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Live Rock question
I have rock sitting in two 55 gal brute containers ready for my 120 set up.
It's been sitting in there for a couple months. I also have rock in my 110 set up that I have planned to use in my 120 as well. I have done no water changes in these containers. My question is: is this rock ok to use in my new set up? |
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07/08/2013, 10:50 PM
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its probably ok, but be prepared for unexpected hitchhickers that will show up along the way. many people 'cure' their lr, but i'm not actually sure what that means as i have never done it.
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07/08/2013, 11:00 PM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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is the rock in standing water? or has there been movement and temp control ? if not then i suggest running a skimmer or power head in it and temp control it 76-84F.
if the rock stinks upon smelling it needs to be cured. if its been in temp control and water flow then just do a smell test to make sure its ready.
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Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE |
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07/09/2013, 05:03 AM
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One o the barrels is in standing water at the moment. I haven't checked temp in any of the containers or tank buy will and will respond with readings.
As far as smell, what should it not smell like? Lol |
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07/09/2013, 07:45 AM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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if cured they will not stink , smell would be like a misty oceany sweet smell. uncured will stink.
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Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE |
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07/09/2013, 02:59 PM
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Yeah!!! My rock don't stink!!!!!! Lol. I've smelled a whole lotta rock and no smell!!! Temp of rock containers is 65-70 degrees.
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07/09/2013, 03:03 PM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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ok cool it may not have a lot of bacteria but now u can cycle it.
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Water Quality: NO3 0,Phos 0,Cal 440,Alk 7.5,Mag 1300 "Reef Fast, You Crash, Reef Slow, You Pass" Mike's Reef 3:16 Current Tank Info: 350g DT,95g sump, 50g Frag tank, 4800gph return 4x Sea swirls. 6x AI Vega Color. 200# Pukani rock, dual recirculating skimmer, Biopellet, GFO Carbon rx's, Cal rx. Closed loop. 1.5hp chiller, genesis renew. Apex & RKE |
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07/09/2013, 09:00 PM
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Absolutely!!! It's a start!!! I know everything in my 110 gal tank is live and filled with bacteria because it has feather dusters, snails and other crawly things in it!!!
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07/09/2013, 09:05 PM
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I have only done uncured live rock once, directly from the ocean in Florida. What a mess. All the stuff that dies in shipping, or won't survive in a tank, makes for a uber smelly tank and really active skimmer. Far better of buying cured rock IMO.
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07/09/2013, 10:01 PM
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Here is a video on how to cure live rock by bulk reef supply.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-re...live-rock.html
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07/10/2013, 12:02 AM
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Without water movement and frequent water changes the rock takes longer to cure, a lot longer.
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