Cooking Rock to Remove Aptasia/Vermetids

[RDH]

I'm planning an upgrade for 2021 and was curious if anyone had success removing aptasia and vermetid snails via cooked rocks? I'm planning on following Melev's method of transferring my current rock between brutes as to keep my bacteria culture but remove the nasties. I plan to kill whatever aptasia I can as I remove the rock, but will it survive in a starved dark environment for a couple months?

 

[lapin]

I say yes it will survive.

 

[RDH]

I say yes it will survive.

I was hoping not to hear that haha. I think I will go the berghia route before cooking then.

 

[fishface NJ]

I know someone who took their rocks out of water and store them dry. The aiptasia when dormant. Came right back. Only way I know to rid them from rocks is to do a bleach/rodi bath

 

[Mastiffsrule]

So, #WelcometoR2R

The wise folk above have already answered your question so I am just throwing in a hello. Even if you do get an invader it is not the end of the world, so don’t worry.

And to answer your question from your other thread, you just need to keep looking at Craigslist and buy used tanks until every wall has a tank on it . I would suggest sticking with the one for now though. keep us updated and maybe do a build thread so we can watch your progress

 

[RDH]

So, #WelcometoR2R

The wise folk above have already answered your question so I am just throwing in a hello. Even if you do get an invader it is not the end of the world, so don’t worry.

And to answer your question from your other thread, you just need to keep looking at Craigslist and buy used tanks until every wall has a tank on it . I would suggest sticking with the one for now though. keep us updated and maybe do a build thread so we can watch your progress

Howdy and thank you!

My lone invader went on a reproduction spree over Christmas so I’m eager to get these suckers under control lol. I’ll be sure to document the upgrade!

 

[don_chuwish]

I hate the word 'cook' when referring to live rock. I don't know if you really mean 'cook' as in boil it or not, but DON'T DO THAT. It is very dangerous.
If you want it rid of pests/start over type situation, but them all in a tub, fill about 2:1 water:vinegar and circulate overnight.
Drain, remove the rocks and blast them off with a hose or light pressure washer.
Refill with tap water, circulate overnight.
Drain - refill with salt water (can be low Sg to save on salt) let it run covered with heat & circulation.
Do weekly water changes and test.
Go as long as you can make yourself wait.

 

[RDH]

I hate the word 'cook' when referring to live rock. I don't know if you really mean 'cook' as in boil it or not, but DON'T DO THAT. It is very dangerous.
If you want it rid of pests/start over type situation, but them all in a tub, fill about 2:1 water:vinegar and circulate overnight.
Drain, remove the rocks and blast them off with a hose or light pressure washer.
Refill with tap water, circulate overnight.
Drain - refill with salt water (can be low Sg to save on salt) let it run covered with heat & circulation.
Do weekly water changes and test.
Go as long as you can make yourself wait.

Thanks, I do mean cook as in clean them up. After reading the feedback that the aptasia will likely survive (I don't want to bleach the rocks and loose my bacteria), I decided to go the berghia route to clear them before the upgrade.

 

[don_chuwish]

Thanks, I do mean cook as in clean them up. After reading the feedback that the aptasia will likely survive (I don't want to bleach the rocks and loose my bacteria), I decided to go the berghia route to clear them before the upgrade.

Good luck!

 

[sergifed91]

Good luck!

I found aptasia on a rock and took it out side. Threw it on the deck for the winter. When it warms up I'm gonna throw it in a bucket of rodi water for a nd use let it cycle for a few months to remove any impurities. See if killed the aptasia.