Quick Live Rock Question...

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by gsxr1000rider, Jan 16, 2011.

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  1. gsxr1000rider

    gsxr1000rider Fire Shrimp

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    I purchased 60 pounds of live rock off of craigslist last night. I let it sit in a tub all night to dry out. I want to make sure everything is dead n clean before I put it in my tank. What's the best way to clean the rock so when I put it in my tank it will not mess up my perimeters?
     
    gsxr1000rider, Jan 16, 2011
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    A wire brush to remove everything and let it sit outside for a few weeks.
     
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  3. gsxr1000rider

    gsxr1000rider Fire Shrimp

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    What about microwaving it after I get my brushing done? Bleach?
     
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  4. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    i think you do that to get rid of hitch-hikers and also to kind of bleach it i guess, but i have no experience so im not exactly sure
     
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  5. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    depending on where you live you ca let it freeze and that will kill everything and then just take a brush to it to get everything off of it
     
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  6. gsxr1000rider

    gsxr1000rider Fire Shrimp

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    Kk thanks guy
     
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