adding cured LR to established tank

ddevlin · 02/22/2006, 11:36 PM

I bought some rock localy for $2 a lb. It took me about 1 1/2 hours to get home (traffic). Is this rock ok to add to my tank? I've read that "within the hour" is good but I took a little longer. It was transported in the same large tub I bought it in with the water as well.

70 lbs added

270 ish existing in established 200 gal tank.

Konadog · 02/22/2006, 11:43 PM

Just monitor your Ammonia and be ready for some small and frequent water changes if needed. You should be fine.

One Eyed Bunny · 02/22/2006, 11:56 PM

Got a QT tank? If so, use it to store the live rock and slowly add pieces in one at a time. Let the piece 'cause its mini-cycle and move on to the next piece.

That's the best way I can figure out how to add rock without risking a strong spike.

02/22/2006, 11:36 PM	#1
ddevlin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 472	adding cured LR to established tank I bought some rock localy for $2 a lb. It took me about 1 1/2 hours to get home (traffic). Is this rock ok to add to my tank? I've read that "within the hour" is good but I took a little longer. It was transported in the same large tub I bought it in with the water as well. 70 lbs added 270 ish existing in established 200 gal tank.

02/22/2006, 11:43 PM	#2
Konadog Master of the 16 hour day Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Long Beach, So Cal Posts: 13,151 Blog Entries: 4	Just monitor your Ammonia and be ready for some small and frequent water changes if needed. You should be fine. __________________ Save the Reefs................................................................Save the world! -Ken Current Tank Info: Currently tankless, and loving it!

02/22/2006, 11:56 PM	#3
One Eyed Bunny Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Poughquag, New York Posts: 143	Got a QT tank? If so, use it to store the live rock and slowly add pieces in one at a time. Let the piece 'cause its mini-cycle and move on to the next piece. That's the best way I can figure out how to add rock without risking a strong spike.