Adding additional LR to established Tank

Ron Cote · 06/18/2009, 06:01 PM

I currently have a 120g reef tank (9 months) that I would like to re-arrange and specifically add additional rock. My concern is that my tank appears to be doing very well and I'm a little hesitant in adding someone else's establish LR in my tank.

Should I be really concerned about this? What precautions should I take?

Thanks

Agu · 06/18/2009, 07:53 PM

If it's established rock from another tank it should be cured so that's not an issue.

You should observe it for nuisance algae, aiptasia and mojano anemones. Quarantine, even a bucket with circulation should let you check it out for nuisance hitch hikers.

mcoomer · 06/19/2009, 02:25 PM

Agree with Agu. Stick it in a bucket or other large container and check for hitchhikers. Look around for the thread about cooking LR.

Ron Cote · 06/20/2009, 12:41 PM

Thanks guys, much appreciated!

06/18/2009, 06:01 PM	#1
Ron Cote Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 55	Adding additional LR to established Tank I currently have a 120g reef tank (9 months) that I would like to re-arrange and specifically add additional rock. My concern is that my tank appears to be doing very well and I'm a little hesitant in adding someone else's establish LR in my tank. Should I be really concerned about this? What precautions should I take? Thanks

06/18/2009, 07:53 PM	#2
Agu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 30,279	If it's established rock from another tank it should be cured so that's not an issue. You should observe it for nuisance algae, aiptasia and mojano anemones. Quarantine, even a bucket with circulation should let you check it out for nuisance hitch hikers. __________________ Less technology , more biology . Current Tank Info: 30 gallon half cube and 5.5, both reef tanks

06/19/2009, 02:25 PM	#3
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	Agree with Agu. Stick it in a bucket or other large container and check for hitchhikers. Look around for the thread about cooking LR. __________________ Spending exorbitant amounts of money on this hobby since 1998! My wife thought the tank would be cheaper and easier to keep than a dog...no seriously! Current Tank Info: 180 gallon mixed reef; Reeflo Barracuda, Tunze 6105 (X3), 250W Radiums with dual HQI Blue Wave 7, Reefkeeper Elite controller, custom sump with ASM G4, carbon and GFO reactors

06/20/2009, 12:41 PM	#4
Ron Cote Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 55	Thanks guys, much appreciated!