Base Rock Q.

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by Dasco, Apr 11, 2009.

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  1. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    Can I add Dry Base Rock to my sump any time I want with no bad effects?
     
    Dasco, Apr 11, 2009
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  2. mufassathelion

    mufassathelion Skunk Shrimp

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    base rock is dead rock i would have to say it wouldn't effect peramiters if anything i would have to say it would help your tank.
     
    mufassathelion, Apr 11, 2009
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  3. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    Thats what i thought
     
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  4. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    anyone eles have input?
     
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  5. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    no as long as it isnt a type of rock that leeches something dangerous, go crazy. nothing should go wrong
     
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  6. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    Right, if i do this ill buy from good vender. i think i only need to add 15-20Lbs

    I already have 76lbs of LR it DT and 5 lbs LR in sump i wanna add BR to sump
     
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  7. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    You may see a spike in nitrite. But it should be minimal. Just make sure to rinse it real well ;)
     
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  8. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    ok thx for the advice.
     
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