Hello, i bought a 200 gal tank that has a buck of real reef dyed rock.
It's covered in bubble algae and likely has ich. They are currently in two brute trash cans.
I want to reset the rock without stripping the purple color off. I don't care about the bacteria.
I have read muriatic/hydrochloric acid works well, but I'm afraid it may be too aggressive on the dye (?). I've heard bleach has similar issues. But leaving them in tap water for an extended period may not get the algae off? Really want to avoid scrubbing it off with a brush...
Suggestions from anyone with this particular circumstance?
It's covered in bubble algae and likely has ich. They are currently in two brute trash cans.
I want to reset the rock without stripping the purple color off. I don't care about the bacteria.
I have read muriatic/hydrochloric acid works well, but I'm afraid it may be too aggressive on the dye (?). I've heard bleach has similar issues. But leaving them in tap water for an extended period may not get the algae off? Really want to avoid scrubbing it off with a brush...
Suggestions from anyone with this particular circumstance?