How do I make dry rock white again

[AndyOneTwentyFive]

Well guys and gals I finally got around to doing my acid bath. I've had so many set backs on my build...

Anyway here's some pictures of the process.

Before:
You can see some of the algae stains but the picture doesn't really do justice to how ugly the rock was.

During:
I had even more "froth" than this at one time but didn't snap a pic. And it was filthy.

After:
The rock looks so good now! Nice and white.

I can't thank you guys enough for the info. If it weren't for R2R I'd be so lost. Haha.
This was just a portion of the rock as I had limited time today so I'll be doing more soon but I just wanted to let you folks know how it went.

Happy Tuesday!

 

[tthouston]

I just bought extra 40 lbs rocks dark on surface, just 3 days on my backyard all them white. I just turn up side down for other surface today even it look better than before also. I am not rush so just leave out there little more before I cook them in dark bucket.

 

[AndyOneTwentyFive]

I just bought extra 40 lbs rocks dark on surface, just 3 days on my backyard all them white. I just turn up side down for other surface today even it look better than before also. I am not rush so just leave out there little more before I cook them in dark bucket.

Great success! Good luck in your endeavor.

 

[tthouston]

Your rocks looking good.

 

[tthouston]

What will you do after clean?

 

[AndyOneTwentyFive]

Your rocks looking good.

What will you do after clean?

Thanks! I think I will put all the rock in a brute can with a pump at the bottom and run tap water for a day, then RO/DI for 2 or 3 days changing it out each day, then I will add salt, heat, and fish food to get a cycle going.

 

[tthouston]

Great plan.

 

[alyee5]

Well guys and gals I finally got around to doing my acid bath. I've had so many set backs on my build...

Anyway here's some pictures of the process.

Before:
You can see some of the algae stains but the picture doesn't really do justice to how ugly the rock was.

During:
I had even more "froth" than this at one time but didn't snap a pic. And it was filthy.

After:
The rock looks so good now! Nice and white.

I can't thank you guys enough for the info. If it weren't for R2R I'd be so lost. Haha.
This was just a portion of the rock as I had limited time today so I'll be doing more soon but I just wanted to let you folks know how it went.

Happy Tuesday!

Happy to see things worked out for you....you are now "certified" to give fellow reefers advice on acid washing!

 

[AndyOneTwentyFive]

Happy to see things worked out for you....you are now "certified" to give fellow reefers advice on acid washing!

Couldn't have done it without your help! I will pass the torch when the time comes. =]

 

[tthouston]

Couldn't have done it without your help! I will pass the torch when the time comes. =]

Just pass this advice to person need help then I got someone attack back rightway without research...hahahaha...It is alright with me.