Killing Live Rock?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by BMClark05, Aug 6, 2009.

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  1. BMClark05

    BMClark05 Astrea Snail

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    I scrubed and washed my bubble alge infested live rock and was wodering how long it would take to completely kill everything on it if i just left it out in the hot sun? its been out there for about two weeks.. think thats long enought?? i just got a new 60gal tank and excited to get started
     
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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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  3. Wes

    Wes Astrea Snail

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    Hmm.. if it's dried, there will be stuff be to decayed when it get wet again and it'll kick off a mini cycle.
     
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  4. Fujin

    Fujin Feather Duster

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    I always just used a bleach mixture. Now you have me wondering whether I should put my live rock in the oven......lol.
     
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  5. BMClark05

    BMClark05 Astrea Snail

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    Thx

    haha yeah i dont think that would smell to nice lol.. well it was all dried out so i washed them and put them in and i guess only time will tell now.. i hope that pain it the a$$ alge is all dead so i can start building my new work of art.. Thanks guys
     
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