Live rock with pests question

[Gjedde]

I recently purchased a used 180 that came complete with sand(currently in the process of washing and drying it out) and rock. A lot of it is fantastic old rock, stuff that has probably moved around in the hobby for a couple decades (600$ for everything, honestly the rock alone made me happy). As you might guess however, its got some pests, xenia and aptasia. Ive currently got the rock in a 45 gallon brute with a bubbler and a circulator. No heater, house stays around 70.
We are waiting to set up the tank until our new home is completed, between Christmas and early February.
Should i expect the aptasia/xenia to stay on the rocks? If so, is there anything i could do while keeping the rock live and prime?

 

[Tamberav]

Does it have a light over it?

Xenia will perish without light but the Aiptasia will not. I would probably just add natural methods to clean it up once you get the tank set up.

 

[Gjedde]

Does it have a light over it?

Xenia will perish without light but the Aiptasia will not. I would probably just add natural methods to clean it up once you get the tank set up.

No light. I figured that might be the move. Ill probably just add half a dozen peppermintd early on. And I currently have an aptasia eating filefish in my reefer 250.

 

[BristleWormHater]

Does it have a light over it?

Xenia will perish without light but the Aiptasia will not. I would probably just add natural methods to clean it up once you get the tank set up.

Yes, let the xenia die off, then add a few Berghia nudis or peppermint shrimp to take fare of the aptasia.