dead rock

reefaluva · 07/29/2008, 03:18 PM

Was wondering how to go about curing dead lr. just got a bunch of dead LR have it in a tub w saltwater and some flow. How long should it take before trying to add some in my Dt and fuge. Has a slight smell after day 1 gonna change some water today.

Rustylugnuts · 07/29/2008, 03:31 PM

Do you have any live rock in the tub with the dead rock to seed it? Let your N cycle tests (ammonia nitrite nitrate all @ 0) be your guide.

reefaluva · 07/29/2008, 03:41 PM

Ahhh, never even thought of that. Thanks=)

07/29/2008, 03:18 PM	#1
reefaluva Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nm Posts: 290	dead rock Was wondering how to go about curing dead lr. just got a bunch of dead LR have it in a tub w saltwater and some flow. How long should it take before trying to add some in my Dt and fuge. Has a slight smell after day 1 gonna change some water today.

07/29/2008, 03:31 PM	#2
Rustylugnuts Powdered Toast Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 813	Do you have any live rock in the tub with the dead rock to seed it? Let your N cycle tests (ammonia nitrite nitrate all @ 0) be your guide. __________________ And now back to my regularly scheduled lurking. Drill It! Current Tank Info: Buncha parts and tanks of various size. Nothing currently running :(

07/29/2008, 03:41 PM	#3
reefaluva Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nm Posts: 290	Ahhh, never even thought of that. Thanks=)