How to clean base rock???

symon_say · 10/31/2011, 11:51 AM

Hi

I was at a place today and i found a lot of base rock, the problem is all the rock was underground and it have a lot of dirt, and i want to make then as clean as possible before put then into the tank.

This are the rocks i have found:

billdogg · 10/31/2011, 12:09 PM

Can't see the picture because I'm at work, but all I have ever done is rinse well with the garden hose and a brush if needed.

Sugar Magnolia · 10/31/2011, 12:14 PM

I'd say, scrub them well with a scrub brush and hose, then let them soak overnight in a tub full of ro/di and bleach. Remove them in the morning and let them dry out fully. It'll probably take some time for them to dry completely.

Ron Reefman · 10/31/2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sugar Magnolia

I'd say, scrub them well with a scrub brush and hose, then let them soak overnight in a tub full of ro/di and bleach. Remove them in the morning and let them dry out fully. It'll probably take some time for them to dry completely.

Why use ro/di if you are going to add bleach? I'd soak it in water with bleach, spray it off good, soak it some more in just water, brush it, rinse it and then soak it for a day (or however long you want) in saltwater from your aquarium water change.

symon_say · 10/31/2011, 03:41 PM

thanks a lot, i'm brushing and cleaning right now, i'll let then on bleach tonight.

mike&kel · 11/01/2011, 12:54 AM

Nuclear fluid like what Borat patted on his... Nope just kidding you are on the right path. Just say no to hitchhikers

10/31/2011, 11:51 AM	#1
symon_say Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 556	How to clean base rock??? Hi I was at a place today and i found a lot of base rock, the problem is all the rock was underground and it have a lot of dirt, and i want to make then as clean as possible before put then into the tank. This are the rocks i have found:

10/31/2011, 12:09 PM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	Can't see the picture because I'm at work, but all I have ever done is rinse well with the garden hose and a brush if needed. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

10/31/2011, 12:14 PM	#3
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	I'd say, scrub them well with a scrub brush and hose, then let them soak overnight in a tub full of ro/di and bleach. Remove them in the morning and let them dry out fully. It'll probably take some time for them to dry completely. __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

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