Freshly Cleaned Rocks producing "Foam"

[SauceyReef]

I freshly cleaned old dead rock with bleach, and than used dechlorinater until the strips ran colorless.

Is it normal to have a bunch of suds / foam when we pour fresh water into the bucket of rocks? It is a significant amount.

 

[Rp8]

Let’s see a picture. And no it’s not normal. Some kind of reaction happening

 

[elysics]

Did you use straight/classic/plain bleach? Or "splash free" or some other product that has any ingredients besides bleach?

 

[SauceyReef]

Did you use straight/classic/plain bleach? Or "splash free" or some other product that has any ingredients besides bleach?

just normal bleach like everyone recommended.

 

[saltytanked]

Yes normal. Its residue. Just keep rinsing with a hose then watch your skimmer. Its what we didn’t back in the old days.

 

[saltytanked]

Also, strips are useless, just an fyi

 

[SauceyReef]

Also, strips are useless, just an fyi

I am learning this! Tap water, tank water, RO water, any type of water and no amount shows on the strips lol. I was recommended to get them from someone here.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

What brand dechlorinator?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Also, strips are useless, just an fyi

Why?

 

[saltytanked]

Why?

They are highly inaccurate. I would suggest a pool chlorine test if anything, otherwise a good soak in the sun and water will eliminate chlorine very quickly

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

They are highly inaccurate. I would suggest a pool chlorine test if anything, otherwise a good soak in the sun and water will eliminate chlorine very quickly

I would not assume all are highly inaccurate, and, of course, the need for extreme accuracy is not high when chlorine is the issue.

https://sensafe.com/sensafe-ultra-low-total-chlorine-pocket-pack/
https://www.hach.com/p-free-total-chlorine-test-strips-0-10-mgl/2745050

 

[SauceyReef]

What brand dechlorinator?

API Tap Water Conditioner

I assume they are useless because the lowest amount of detectable chlorine on the strip is 10ppm, and anything lower could still be harmful but not showing up on the test strip. For example our tap water which definitely has low amounts of chlorine / chloramines is not showing up.

 

[SauceyReef]

Just letting the rocks dry out in the sun will ensure all the chlroine gets off? And some freshwater baths before / after.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

API Tap Water Conditioner

I assume they are useless because the lowest amount of detectable chlorine on the strip is 10ppm, and anything lower could still be harmful but not showing up on the test strip. For example our tap water which definitely has low amounts of chlorine / chloramines is not showing up.

Which means that is the wrong test strip to use. The ones I posted are plenty low enough.

 

[SauceyReef]

Which means that is the wrong test strip to use. The ones I posted are plenty low enough.

Thank you!

 

[SauceyReef]

Just letting the rocks dry out in the sun will ensure all the chlroine gets off? And some freshwater baths before / after.

Still wondering about this.

 

[moretor1]

I would use 50/50 vinegar and water until the suds clear up

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Still wondering about this.

Personally after bleaching I put the rocks in a bucket of tap water with a powerhead for a days then, then finally in a bucket of rodi water for a few more days, then it’s good to go. Dry or don’t dry it doesn’t matter.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Still wondering about this.

It's often claimed to be true, but water in rock pores likely doesn't get any sun or drying, and I've not seen any data on how long it takes the oxidizing species to dissipate.

 

[Reefering1]

I would use 50/50 vinegar and water until the suds clear up

Idk if adding vinegar to bleached rock is a good idea...