Dry rock and Live rock for reef system

MCSO CST · 01/10/2011, 09:52 AM

I am looking to possibly get some dry rock from Bulk Reef Supply and i was wondering can you mix it with live rock and would it be safe for corals later on if i wanted to add some?

Lynnmw1208 · 01/10/2011, 10:03 AM

putting it with liverock will seed the dry rock into becoming live. Make sure you cure the rock first if you're adding to an existing tank. after that, your fish and corals will love it!

MCSO CST · 01/10/2011, 10:18 AM

will it hurt to add it to an existing tank that doesnt have coral just a few damsels?

kv2wr1 · 01/10/2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MCSO CST

will it hurt to add it to an existing tank that doesnt have coral just a few damsels?

I don't think it would since it was never live rock. You may want to rinse it well with RO/DI water before adding it and check with BRS to be sure. It should eventually become live rock once it is in your tank with the other live rock.

I used this rock when I did a tank upgrade, but I cycled the new tank before adding everything over with the BRS dry rock and new sand seeded with a cup of sand from my established tank, some water from my established tank and some raw shrimp. After the cycle, I did a 50% water change and then slowly started to transfer everything over within a day.

MCSO CST · 01/10/2011, 10:41 AM

thanks for the info

bamf25 · 01/10/2011, 11:22 AM

On the subject of dry vs live. When starting a new tank, I know most people recommend 1 to 2 pounds live rock per gallon. If you are mixing this with dry rock does the ration change?

username in use · 01/10/2011, 11:29 AM

wether you start with all live, partial live or mostly dry, the number in pounds is for total rock.

bamf25 · 01/10/2011, 11:37 AM

How long does it tank for dry rock to seed and become live? My plan is to buy dry rock online for 50 to 75% of it, then get live rock locally.

thump9 · 01/10/2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bamf25

How long does it tank for dry rock to seed and become live? My plan is to buy dry rock online for 50 to 75% of it, then get live rock locally.

Depends on what your bio-load is.......how many damsels, inverts (crabs, snails) do u have in your system ? The bacteria that breaks down nutrients will need a source for said nutrients. Shouldnt take too long, but just be aware that u dont want to add too much livestock too soon to overload. The bacteria ramps up gradually so one should add livestock gradually

01/10/2011, 09:52 AM	#1
MCSO CST Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka, Al Posts: 76	Dry rock and Live rock for reef system I am looking to possibly get some dry rock from Bulk Reef Supply and i was wondering can you mix it with live rock and would it be safe for corals later on if i wanted to add some?

01/10/2011, 10:03 AM	#2
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	putting it with liverock will seed the dry rock into becoming live. Make sure you cure the rock first if you're adding to an existing tank. after that, your fish and corals will love it! __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

01/10/2011, 11:29 AM	#7
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	wether you start with all live, partial live or mostly dry, the number in pounds is for total rock. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

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01/10/2011, 10:18 AM	#3
MCSO CST Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka, Al Posts: 76	will it hurt to add it to an existing tank that doesnt have coral just a few damsels?

01/10/2011, 10:41 AM	#5
MCSO CST Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wetumpka, Al Posts: 76	thanks for the info

01/10/2011, 11:22 AM	#6
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	On the subject of dry vs live. When starting a new tank, I know most people recommend 1 to 2 pounds live rock per gallon. If you are mixing this with dry rock does the ration change?

01/10/2011, 11:37 AM	#8
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	How long does it tank for dry rock to seed and become live? My plan is to buy dry rock online for 50 to 75% of it, then get live rock locally.