live rock

[jeremyjdennis]

Hey just had a quick question. ... wanted to rearrange my tank a little, in order to do that I need to remove some of my life rock. .... do I need to put my live rock in water while I'm doing it or is it ok for it to be out of the water for awhile ? Thanks

 

[Reefing Madness]

Its best to keep it moist, or totally wet, once its been cured. If it dries out at all you will get die off, and then a mini cycle.

 

[frag!]

How long is a while? You can also wrap it with wet newspaper. Keeps it moist longer.

 

[dbl]

Just time it with a water change. Use a couple of buckets or some type of container with the old water to store the rock in while you’re re-arranging.

 

[jeremyjdennis]

Thank you