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I have seen a several posts around this topic but could not find one that answers the question I had related to reuse of live rock.
I have a piece of live rock from my DT that I had to take out because an anemone was attached to it and I had to rehome it as she got too large, and I could not get her off the rock.
The anemone is now off the rock and the rock was kept at all times submerged and stored in a bucket (no airflow, no heater).
I do not want to put the rock back into my DT for now but would like to maintain it until further reuse.
How should I go about this? Does the rock need to be ‘cooked’? If yes, what is the best way to go about this? I have listed below what BARD spit out when asking the question but not sure if this is all that accurate. Thank you.
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Cooking live rock is a process of placing it in a saltwater environment with limited light and circulation, which allows the beneficial bacteria to thrive while killing off any unwanted pests or algae. This is a common practice for aquarists who are setting up a new saltwater tank or who are trying to clean up existing live rock.
To cook live rock, you will need:
Once the live rock is acclimated, you can add it to your saltwater aquarium. It is important to place the rock in a location where it will receive good water circulation. The live rock will then begin to colonize with beneficial bacteria and other organisms, and it will help to filter the water and create a healthy environment for your fish and corals.
I have a piece of live rock from my DT that I had to take out because an anemone was attached to it and I had to rehome it as she got too large, and I could not get her off the rock.
The anemone is now off the rock and the rock was kept at all times submerged and stored in a bucket (no airflow, no heater).
I do not want to put the rock back into my DT for now but would like to maintain it until further reuse.
How should I go about this? Does the rock need to be ‘cooked’? If yes, what is the best way to go about this? I have listed below what BARD spit out when asking the question but not sure if this is all that accurate. Thank you.
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Cooking live rock is a process of placing it in a saltwater environment with limited light and circulation, which allows the beneficial bacteria to thrive while killing off any unwanted pests or algae. This is a common practice for aquarists who are setting up a new saltwater tank or who are trying to clean up existing live rock.
To cook live rock, you will need:
- A large container, such as a plastic tub or barrel
- Saltwater
- A powerhead or air pump
- A lid for the container (optional)
- Fill the container with saltwater.
- Add the live rock to the container.
- Add a powerhead or air pump to the container to circulate the water.
- If desired, cover the container with a lid.
- Place the container in a dark location.
- Leave the live rock to cook for at least 2 weeks, or up to 4 weeks for heavily infested rock.
- During the cooking process, you may need to change the saltwater every few days, depending on how much waste is produced by the dying organisms in the rock.
- Once the live rock is cooked, you can add it to your saltwater aquarium.
- Use a large container to allow for good water circulation.
- Do not overcrowd the container with live rock.
- Keep the container in a dark location.
- Monitor the water quality and change it as needed.
- Be patient. Cooking live rock can take several weeks.
Once the live rock is acclimated, you can add it to your saltwater aquarium. It is important to place the rock in a location where it will receive good water circulation. The live rock will then begin to colonize with beneficial bacteria and other organisms, and it will help to filter the water and create a healthy environment for your fish and corals.