Storing rocks outside?

[cmantis]

I have a lot of rock. Is there any way I can store it outside for the winter? Its in the suburbs not the city I just need the space because it can't stay in the garage anymore.

 

[lnevo]

It wont be live rock unless you pay to keep it heated and water circulating...but if you dont care about that then it should be fine outside.

 

[cmantis]

Its already dead rock. I do have two rubbermaid containers of live rock already in the basement and why I don't really want to put anymore there, no room.

 

[Yani1133]

As long as its dried out and sealed it shouldnt be a problem. My only worry would be freeze thaw if wet and the semll come spring.

 

[cmantis]

So you think store it inside of something as opposed to just putting it out?

 

[Yani1133]

Yea i wouldnt do loose out of fear of freeze thaw. When the rock would get wet and water freeze and expand it would crack the rock like potholes in roads except worse due to all the pores already there for water to fit in. I think a couple cheap plastic totes from walmart ducktaped shut would be perfect though to keep it dry and keep any animals and bugs from checking it out if still has any fish smell left to it.

 

[edd]

dry it out and leave it outside in a rubber maid.

 

[KathyC]

I've left rock outside over the winter, both in water and simply just outdoors..nothing bad happened to it either time.

 

[Silkyslim]

It'll be fine outdoors. If you wanna be safe get a container with a lid. I have kept rock outdoors in the winter w no problem.