Todays Dumb Question

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  1. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

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    I just realized, I have not done todays dumb question in quite some time.
    Any, here goes.

    So I am transferring old rock and new rock into a new tank soon. When I am doing the aquascaping, is it OK for the Live rock to be exposed to the air for a while, 30 minutes ? Or does aquascaping need be done under water ?

    I have a piece or two that has mushrooms attached and obviously those will be kept in water,but what about the purple live rock ?


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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    yea its fine just dont dry it out
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Why don't you do a water change at the same time as your re-aquascape? This way your L/R can be placed in the water while you work. To answer your question. It should be kept damp. And pieces with coral should be kept submerged.
    EDIT: Didn't realize you were transferring from tank to tank.
     
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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Perfectly fine. That's the way it is transported to the LFS. Just kept moist.
     
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  5. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    That is an excellent idea. K+
     
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  6. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

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    OK, damp it is.
    I am looking to lay some out on the counter to see all the pieces and get ideas.
    The 110 is deep and kinda tough to get in , down, look and back again.

    I will keep it quick, but wasnt sure of the dye off.

    Thansk
     
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  7. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    If you wrap it in newspaper, it will be kept moist, and the ink nowadays is colorfast, so you won't have to worry about dye-off. :)
     
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  8. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Oooooooo a 110. When I was buying my 90 there was a 110 next to it. I almost got it.
     
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  9. Brendan275

    Brendan275 Astrea Snail

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    use some swim goggles :D
     
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