Adding non-live rock to an establish tank

[samksy]

Any one out there ever try adding non-live rock to an established FOWLR (fish with live rock only) tank? Is there any negative effect with adding non-live rock to an establish tank? Any suggestion? Thanks

 

[Deanos]

Just be sure to thoroughly rinse off any dust that has accumulated on the non-LR; it might contain contaminants. Otherwise, there shouldn't be any negative affects.

 

[cali_reef]

I would rinse them good, soak in used tank water for a few weeks and test the water to make sure it is not leaching stuff out. I saw some kid pouring soda over dry rocks at FT few years ago, always makes me leery about putting stuff not sealed in my tank.

 

[herman]

The type of rock you add is also a factor. Make sure its safe.

 

[samksy]

Just be sure to thoroughly rinse off any dust that has accumulated on the non-LR; it might contain contaminants. Otherwise, there shouldn't be any negative affects.

I mean base rock (non-live). So i guess it is contaminants free.

I would rinse them good, soak in used tank water for a few weeks and test the water to make sure it is not leaching stuff out. I saw some kid pouring soda over dry rocks at FT few years ago, always makes me leery about putting stuff not sealed in my tank.

Damn, the kid probably had too much soda. Hope he didn't peep in FT's tank...lolz

I think, i'll soak it in saltwater for several weeks before introducing it to the tank.

The type of rock you add is also a factor. Make sure its safe.

I think it's probably figi base rock, i'm just a little concern with the fishes in the tank.


Thanks for the input guys!

 

[Alfredo De La Fe]

Make sure that the baserock does not have any organic stuff in it that will start to decompose when put into the tank. At one point it was alive, which is reason enough to be concerned.

I would put it in saltwater for a few days with a powerhead. Do the "sniff" test and check the nitrates... If all is OK, it will not be a problem.

-Alfred

 

[jawwad2004]

Make sure that the baserock does not have any organic stuff in it that will start to decompose when put into the tank. At one point it was alive, which is reason enough to be concerned.

I would put it in saltwater for a few days with a powerhead. Do the "sniff" test and check the nitrates... If all is OK, it will not be a problem.

-Alfred

Yea I would probably do the same thing, check for ammonia as well.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

im added to the great idea above:approve: . add a skimmer if you got an extra one.. Just incase why not get out as much crap as you can if there is any in the dead live rock...:smokin: :icon16:

 

[bad coffee]

I actually had to pour soda water over my rock to get a mantis out. so amybe that's what he was doing at FT. .

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[cali_reef]

I never drank soda water when I was a kid :icon16:

 

[Tonyscoots84]

soda water?
lolz isnt that alka seltzer... hmmm:kidding: :icon16: :wink1: