base rock?

Ok well some of u guys know that iam new to this hobby..and dont understand what Base rock is...or why people use "base rock" must be a stupid question but i would like to understand whats its use..is it rock that hasnt been cured or rock that doesnt grow coraline or just really strudy rock? please explain i have a hard time with this.

 

nvm mind guys wiki gave me a full explantion of it..sorry for the waste of a thread

 

I knew this one! but Karma to you for doing your own research

was looking forward to telling you about the fact that base rock becomes live rock after a period of time in your tank, so no need to waste to much money on rock
some live rock added to a majority base rock tank, helps seed coralline so its nice to have a bit.

 

Not a waste of a thread or a stupid question!!!!
Glad you found the answer to the question and also, if their are others in the same boat as you, you have helped them out with the base rock dilemma!
Base rock is normally rock that has recently been added to seed or doesn't really have a nice diversity of life in and in the rock itself and the coloration of the rock is normally bland. However, this rock can become very colorful and teeming with life in due time as cured and uncured rock from various locales!

 

Ya i found some base rock in my uncle old tank in the basement...he has some really nice "dead" rock so i rinsed it out soaked it in saltwater and then rinsed it out again...and added to my take. Should i be aware of any changes in par.

 

if it was found in a basement and was not exposed to any potential chemical contamination, then I reckon your Ok with it

Steve

 

ya was just sitting in the tank covered with a blanket

 

Funny enough I just decided to try base rock yesterday. The lady @ the LFS told me to soak it for 24 hours and drop it in. Which I'm in the process of doing.

Should I expect any side effects? Like this ph raise?

The rock was sitting in a box for sale.

 

Well i had my base rock that i found in the basement in my tank for maybe a week now...i just rinsed it in tap water and put it in my tank...it actually has some pinkish stuff growing on it...which means a good thing!!!

 

im lookin for some cheap base rock in the Cleveland area. can anyone help me