brs pukani rock question

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  1. sgh360

    sgh360 Astrea Snail

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    I have 40# of dry pukani rock. I'm restarting my 75G tank.

    I was wondering. Do I need to rinse the rock or can I just dump all of the rock and let it cycle without rinsing it?!

    There is not a single living inside the tank right now.#
     
    sgh360, Sep 16, 2011
    sgh360, Sep 16, 2011
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  2. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Better be safe than sorry I would rinse it just to make sure any dust or other bugs got into it.
     
    ReefBruh, Sep 16, 2011
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  3. jeff@zina.com

    jeff@zina.com Flamingo Tongue

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    It's pretty dirty when you get it, rinse and scrub or it stinks while the organics cook off. It's basically pulled from the water and left drying in the sun.

    Jeff
     
    jeff@zina.com, Sep 16, 2011
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  4. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    yep unless u want to create a cycle, you should rinse/cook the rock as it will leech phosphates.
     
    lynnmw1208, Sep 16, 2011
    lynnmw1208, Sep 16, 2011
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