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03/11/2011, 10:26 PM
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Protein Skimmer needed to cure live rock?
Hello,
I have a new 180 gallon tank and have ordered 130 pounds of live rock. Will I need a protein skimmer to cure the live rock? Or can I just rely on water changes and if so, how often? PS. Is this a hard process? Would I be better off just ordering pre-cured live rock? Thanks. |
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03/11/2011, 10:28 PM
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water changes is better but both will work get ready for the smell
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If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys |
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03/11/2011, 10:51 PM
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i like to skim as it will remove the organic waste faster and help reduce the bioload so the rock will cure faster .
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This hobby certainly can put you in some weird positions ! Dave Current Tank Info: 40 freshwater,25saltwater 2000 gallons ,enough tanks for an army ? |
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03/11/2011, 11:19 PM
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Skimmate Happens! Current Tank Info: Which one? I'm a mess of tanks |
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03/11/2011, 11:52 PM
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the skimmer will help with the die off from the rock
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