after cycle / live rock

ng · 06/01/2007, 04:05 AM

is it ok to add live rock after tank cycle? could i add the live rock few at a time or will it affect the chemistry of the tank and require more additional cycle time?

kau_cinta_ku · 06/01/2007, 05:26 AM

if the tank is already cycled then it is best to cure the LR in a seperate tub before placeing it into the main tank just so you don't start another mini cycle

ng · 06/01/2007, 06:11 AM

so i have to set up a new bucket with a power head a heater and a good saltmix right?

does this tub/bucket have to cycle or just mix the salt add the powerhead and drop the live rock in it?

and how long to keep it in there for?

Shagsbeard · 06/01/2007, 06:52 AM

I personally would add base rock to an established tank rather than new live rock.

ng · 06/01/2007, 07:04 AM

the tank already has base rock at the bottom, and live rock on top of it. i was thinking of adding more live rock on top cause the tank seems to be empty on the top part.

Sk8r · 06/01/2007, 07:27 AM

I add live rock now and again to my 54g, and as long as it's a fist-sized piece, no problem.

ng · 06/01/2007, 07:41 AM

thats what i had in mind, since my tank is huge i thought of adding a few very small pieces now and then ... just to fill up some empty spaces.

06/01/2007, 04:05 AM	#1
ng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 40	after cycle / live rock is it ok to add live rock after tank cycle? could i add the live rock few at a time or will it affect the chemistry of the tank and require more additional cycle time?

06/01/2007, 07:27 AM	#6
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I add live rock now and again to my 54g, and as long as it's a fist-sized piece, no problem. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

06/01/2007, 05:26 AM	#2
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	if the tank is already cycled then it is best to cure the LR in a seperate tub before placeing it into the main tank just so you don't start another mini cycle

06/01/2007, 06:11 AM	#3
ng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 40	so i have to set up a new bucket with a power head a heater and a good saltmix right? does this tub/bucket have to cycle or just mix the salt add the powerhead and drop the live rock in it? and how long to keep it in there for?

06/01/2007, 06:52 AM	#4
Shagsbeard Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Morro Bay, CA Posts: 2,143	I personally would add base rock to an established tank rather than new live rock.

06/01/2007, 07:04 AM	#5
ng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 40	the tank already has base rock at the bottom, and live rock on top of it. i was thinking of adding more live rock on top cause the tank seems to be empty on the top part.

06/01/2007, 07:41 AM	#7
ng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 40	thats what i had in mind, since my tank is huge i thought of adding a few very small pieces now and then ... just to fill up some empty spaces.