hey guys!
So a local reefer is parting out his tank and I'm in need of 50-100lb of rock on a budget.
He had the live rock from his tank stored in containers with saltwater with no circulation and eventually just discarded the water. so I guess the rock is pretty much dead rock now not live.
How should I go about cleaning it, cycling it etc? what are the proper steps to take after purchasing it?
Any downsides of purchasing rock from another person tank that has been sitting outside vs. buying BRS dry rock or any other plain dry rock?
Another bonus question lol, I am not planning on starting my tank anytime soon since I'm still buying parts for it.
Anyway, I can put the rock in a position right now where the eventual tank cycle can be reduced? I have a frag tank that is cycling right now, maybe I can throw the rock in there or get a big garbage can and throw them in there with saltwater and proper circulation?
Help a noobie out, thanks reefers!
So a local reefer is parting out his tank and I'm in need of 50-100lb of rock on a budget.
He had the live rock from his tank stored in containers with saltwater with no circulation and eventually just discarded the water. so I guess the rock is pretty much dead rock now not live.
How should I go about cleaning it, cycling it etc? what are the proper steps to take after purchasing it?
Any downsides of purchasing rock from another person tank that has been sitting outside vs. buying BRS dry rock or any other plain dry rock?
Another bonus question lol, I am not planning on starting my tank anytime soon since I'm still buying parts for it.
Anyway, I can put the rock in a position right now where the eventual tank cycle can be reduced? I have a frag tank that is cycling right now, maybe I can throw the rock in there or get a big garbage can and throw them in there with saltwater and proper circulation?
Help a noobie out, thanks reefers!