Hello R2R,
I have a question about live rock. I am building my new tank of 180 gallons. I don't want to use any rock from my 150 because I have way too many bristle worms. If I purchase new rock and put it in a trash can with water from my 150 that has been up and running for 2 years will the rock develop the bacteria I need? I ask because I will put a heater and a wavemaker in but it wont have any fish poo or any type of food being fed like a tank. My concern is will I generate the bacteria that I need over a month or two. I pick up my new tank in two weeks. I wont set it up until may may because I am still purchasing gear that I want. So the rock will be in a trash can with tank water until then Let me know. Thanks.
I have a question about live rock. I am building my new tank of 180 gallons. I don't want to use any rock from my 150 because I have way too many bristle worms. If I purchase new rock and put it in a trash can with water from my 150 that has been up and running for 2 years will the rock develop the bacteria I need? I ask because I will put a heater and a wavemaker in but it wont have any fish poo or any type of food being fed like a tank. My concern is will I generate the bacteria that I need over a month or two. I pick up my new tank in two weeks. I wont set it up until may may because I am still purchasing gear that I want. So the rock will be in a trash can with tank water until then Let me know. Thanks.