Skimmer/LR Questions

jeff20578 · 01/13/2012, 05:51 PM

After about 2 years of not having a tank, I am in the process of getting my 55g tank up again.

1) All the live rock I had is now removed from the old water that had been sitting for 1-2 years. What should be done so I can reuse the rock? I also assume I would have to add new LR to start the tank out properly?

2) I currently have a Remora skimmer w/1400 pump that worked great. My question is there a way to use it in a sump under the tank? Im not a huge fan of it hanging off the back of the tank. If it is possible, are there any DIY threads showing this?

Thanks for any help.

bruno87 · 01/13/2012, 06:49 PM

For the live rock you would have to cure it first. There are plenty of threads that show you this process. Good luck!

jeff20578 · 01/13/2012, 09:00 PM

Although the LR was just removed from my old setup, I plan on drying it your for a couple weeks. Is it still necessary to "Cure" the rock?

rolodex1 · 01/13/2012, 09:43 PM

I would bleach the live rock. Fill a tub with R/O water and add some bleach; allow to sit for a few days. Then, rinse in clean R/O water and let sit for a week to allow the the bleach to evaporate. I did this for my 125g reef and I have had it up now for three years and do not have any pests at all.

01/13/2012, 05:51 PM	#1
jeff20578 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 21	Skimmer/LR Questions After about 2 years of not having a tank, I am in the process of getting my 55g tank up again. 1) All the live rock I had is now removed from the old water that had been sitting for 1-2 years. What should be done so I can reuse the rock? I also assume I would have to add new LR to start the tank out properly? 2) I currently have a Remora skimmer w/1400 pump that worked great. My question is there a way to use it in a sump under the tank? Im not a huge fan of it hanging off the back of the tank. If it is possible, are there any DIY threads showing this? Thanks for any help. __________________ 55g reef 75lb live rock 1 clown 1 stripped sailfin tang 1 diamond golby snails/crabs Current Tank Info: 55g reef

01/13/2012, 09:00 PM	#3
jeff20578 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 21	Although the LR was just removed from my old setup, I plan on drying it your for a couple weeks. Is it still necessary to "Cure" the rock? __________________ 55g reef 75lb live rock 1 clown 1 stripped sailfin tang 1 diamond golby snails/crabs Current Tank Info: 55g reef

01/13/2012, 09:43 PM	#4
rolodex1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,297	I would bleach the live rock. Fill a tub with R/O water and add some bleach; allow to sit for a few days. Then, rinse in clean R/O water and let sit for a week to allow the the bleach to evaporate. I did this for my 125g reef and I have had it up now for three years and do not have any pests at all. __________________ Shawn M. Current Tank Info: 125G SPS, Aqualight Pro 3 X 250w MH 4 X 96w Actinic, 1/3HP, Blue Line 55 & Blue Line 20, Phosban 150, 18w Turbo Twist UV, RS 180, (1) Tunze 6045, MP40W

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01/13/2012, 06:49 PM	#2
bruno87 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bay area Posts: 34	For the live rock you would have to cure it first. There are plenty of threads that show you this process. Good luck!