Cleaning GHA off LR? Can I scrub?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by bama, Apr 28, 2009.

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  1. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    Can I take my live rock out of my tank and just scrub GHA off it with a brush in a different tank of water and then return it back to the DT without any adverse conditions?
     
    bama, Apr 28, 2009
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  2. card shark

    card shark Flamingo Tongue

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    go get a couple truchas(sp?) snails they ate almost all of mine exept for a couple small patches.JOE
     
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  3. accentstencil

    accentstencil Bristle Worm

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    I did scrub mine a few times when I had algae problems and I didn't notice any problems.
     
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  4. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    A good way is to use a new toothbrush rubberbanded to a siphon hose. Scrub like that on your next water change and you should be good to go.
     
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  5. suckafish

    suckafish Montipora Capricornis

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    thats a great idea too! i dont know why i didnt think of that during the great GHA battle of 08.

    otherwise you can take out and scub without having a problem
     
    suckafish, Apr 28, 2009
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  6. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Totally agree with all above
    a bucket of tank water and a toothbrush at water change times was the method I found most rewarding on one of my previous set ups ( touch wood no GHA duing 16 months of my present set ups life)

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Apr 28, 2009
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