Can LR be "live" if it becomes dry?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by In2Deep, Aug 19, 2011.

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  1. In2Deep

    In2Deep Plankton

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    I would like to buy some LR listed on Craig's List but it looks like the owner pulled it out of his tank and allowed it to dry. Every time I buy LR, it comes out of a tank and is kept wet until it is installed into my own tank.
     
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    In2deep
    if it is bone dry, then its just rock
    if it is still damp, then there will be some life left on it

    Steve
     
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  3. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    most of the commonly found hitch hikers are super tough and can tolerate some but you might have to re-cycle the rock to avoid die off in your main tank :-(
     
    Ashevillian, Aug 20, 2011
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