Fish and Live Rock???

reefer2006 · 03/18/2006, 11:55 AM

Is it OK to add cured live rock to a tank without removing the fish? I recently introduced two new fish to my tank and I don't wasnt to stress them out and cause them to die. Do I need to wait a certain amout of time before I add the rock?

Thanks

sruiz · 03/18/2006, 12:35 PM

I am new to the hobby, but I have read many threads and I know that if you water is fully cycled with your fish, the worst thing that I think can happen is that it might go thru a small cycle. I really don't think it will be too stressful on your fish.
There are many threads posted talking about curing rock. I my self have asked the same question and Waterkeeper and Whiteshark have posted some great answers.

bjonesjr1 · 03/18/2006, 01:30 PM

If your buying some fully cured live rock from your LFS and they put it in a couple of bags with water for you so that the rock stays sumerged then you'll be fine. Just don't leave your rock out of water to long because their will be a certain amount of die off and that will cause you to have a cycle...

PatMayo · 03/18/2006, 07:04 PM

I bought cured rock from my local "reef" store and added it to my tank with no ill effects.

The rock was out of water for approximately 40 minutes.

Your results may be different.

Regards,

Pat

piranhaking · 03/18/2006, 08:31 PM

if the tank is well established then you shouldnt have any problem adding cured rock. Just be sure to keep an eye on your ammonia levels for a little while. Also if you want to be sure it is cured have them do a ammonia test on the rock tank water. As long as there is no ammonia then the rock should be fully cured and it really wouldnt be any different than adding rock from your own curing vat. If its cured rock that is ordered and has to be shiped in i personally wouldnt, but i have heard of it being done successfully, especially if its only small ammounts and is rinsed off in tank water before being added.

jdm01 · 03/18/2006, 09:00 PM

I agree. I have a 29 gallon and it was running well when I added some fully cured LR. Some of the corals retreated for a couple of days but there were no detectable issues with the fish.

03/18/2006, 11:55 AM	#1
reefer2006 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hutchinson, KS Posts: 33	Fish and Live Rock??? Is it OK to add cured live rock to a tank without removing the fish? I recently introduced two new fish to my tank and I don't wasnt to stress them out and cause them to die. Do I need to wait a certain amout of time before I add the rock? Thanks

03/18/2006, 01:30 PM	#3
bjonesjr1 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 1,258	If your buying some fully cured live rock from your LFS and they put it in a couple of bags with water for you so that the rock stays sumerged then you'll be fine. Just don't leave your rock out of water to long because their will be a certain amount of die off and that will cause you to have a cycle... __________________ Bobby Current Tank Info: 75gal, LifeReef CLF1 Sump & SVS2-24 Skimmer

03/18/2006, 07:04 PM	#4
PatMayo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,843	I bought cured rock from my local "reef" store and added it to my tank with no ill effects. The rock was out of water for approximately 40 minutes. Your results may be different. Regards, Pat __________________ 90 AGA Megaflow (Setup 1-24-06) 120 Lbs. Liverock EuroReef RS 100 Skimmer 2 X 150 MH 2 X 96 watt PC Actinic 2 Clarki Clowns (31 months old) 1 Niger Trigger (Owned 6 months) 2 Tunze 6055 PH Current Tank Info: 90 AGA Megaflow To Be Mixed Reef

03/18/2006, 09:00 PM	#6
jdm01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenfield Posts: 904	I agree. I have a 29 gallon and it was running well when I added some fully cured LR. Some of the corals retreated for a couple of days but there were no detectable issues with the fish. __________________ John Martin Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon BioCube

03/18/2006, 12:35 PM	#2
sruiz Reef'R Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Searching... Posts: 1,381	I am new to the hobby, but I have read many threads and I know that if you water is fully cycled with your fish, the worst thing that I think can happen is that it might go thru a small cycle. I really don't think it will be too stressful on your fish. There are many threads posted talking about curing rock. I my self have asked the same question and Waterkeeper and Whiteshark have posted some great answers.

03/18/2006, 08:31 PM	#5
piranhaking Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 321	if the tank is well established then you shouldnt have any problem adding cured rock. Just be sure to keep an eye on your ammonia levels for a little while. Also if you want to be sure it is cured have them do a ammonia test on the rock tank water. As long as there is no ammonia then the rock should be fully cured and it really wouldnt be any different than adding rock from your own curing vat. If its cured rock that is ordered and has to be shiped in i personally wouldnt, but i have heard of it being done successfully, especially if its only small ammounts and is rinsed off in tank water before being added.