Adding an Additional 50lbs of LR to my 1 year old tank......

[Cruzan277]

How should I go about doing this. I have a 125 gallon right now and only have about 90lbs in there right now. Found a great deal and would like to order. I know I should not put all in there at one time. My thinking was that I would put in a few pieces after washing in some saltwater, place the others into a storage container with a powerhead then every week add an additional piece. What do you guys think....

 

[Len]

Your plan sounds fine. As long as you cure the rock prior to introduction into your display tank, you shouldn't encounter much problems. Adding it piecemeal is a good idea.

 

[danmhippo]

You should plan on saving your old water when you are making water change, and put them in a new garbage can. Place a heater, pump for circulation and a strip light on top (you can screw it up to the lid of trash can), voala, this is your curing station. I also drill a 3/4" hole about 10" down from the top of trash can act as an overflow. For the next 4-6 weeks after placing the new rock in, as you are making water change in the main tank, dump the water into the trash bin, excess water will flow out from the overflow hole you drilled. You shouldn't experience too much evaporation with the lid on.

After 4-6 weeks, the rock should be all cured and recovered from shipping damage. Unwanted critters (such as mantis) should've been dead by now as there has been no feeding at all. You can decide if you want to keep the trash can running or not. It can be served as prop tank or hospital tank as well.

 

[Cruzan277]

Your help is greatly appreciated. I will go with the garbage can idea. Sounds great. Thanks again....