Live rock in Fresh water

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by arrows101, Sep 6, 2011.

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  1. arrows101

    arrows101 Plankton

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    hi, sorry to ask this dumb question. i was wondering putting live rocks in my fresh water tank, what will be the effect? will the LR be dead and everything alive in my tank? thanks
     
    arrows101, Sep 6, 2011
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  2. Hydronaut

    Hydronaut Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    In short, everything currently living on the rock will die off, and depending on how much rock you add, you will probably crash your tank as well. Not to mention adding calcium carbonate rock will likely cause your Ph to rise, which may be undesirable depending on your stocking.

    Plus that would be a waste of perfectly good live rock. I wouldn't recommend it.
     
    Hydronaut, Sep 6, 2011
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  3. arrows101

    arrows101 Plankton

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    thanks mate. no more plan b for me lol.
     
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  4. Katie Grant

    Katie Grant Aiptasia Anemone

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    just curious on why you would want to add it and waste the money, over buying cheap rock?
     
    Katie Grant, Sep 6, 2011
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