Old Live Rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by NJsaltydog, Jan 10, 2010.

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  1. NJsaltydog

    NJsaltydog Plankton

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    Just wondering if the Old live rock from my 75 gallon tank can be used again
    I'm thinking if I boil it, scrub it clean and soak it in saltwater can I use it for base rock. This rock has not been in water for about 4 years.
    Let me know what you think?
     
    NJsaltydog, Jan 10, 2010
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  2. colodan

    colodan Fire Shrimp

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    I think you could just use it as is. This is a new set up and if there is any death on it, it would just help kick start your cycle, provided it was stored in a safe place without any chemicals or anything like that getting on it, if your not 100% sure nothing bad has got on it, it would be safer to just toss it and start over.
     
    colodan, Jan 10, 2010
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    As long as it hasn't been used in a tank that was dosed with copper, you're fine. Boiling it will clean it out if it was in a really dirty tank. However, if it was from a clean tank that didn't have copper, just put it in as is.
     
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  4. NJsaltydog

    NJsaltydog Plankton

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    Thanks for the info
     
    NJsaltydog, Jan 16, 2010
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