Rev's 400+ Gallon Basement Inwall

[Stylo328]

Thanks y'all!!

What are your thoughts on me just cycling the tank as is and no acid or curing bath? I'm not ready to take all that rock back out.

That's how I did it on the 187. No issues after four years.

 

[WhiskeyCoffee]

The only rock I'd acid wash besides old used rock, is the pukani rock. That stuff is full of dead crap and will cause a major algae issue. I know from both not doing it and doing it after learning my lesson. Never add water to acid, but acid to water. Have plenty of baking soda to neutralize the acid when finished. Use eye and hand protection, derp.

 

[Brew12]

Thanks y'all!!

What are your thoughts on me just cycling the tank as is and no acid or curing bath? I'm not ready to take all that rock back out.

What do the rock suppliers recommend? Do they have an issue with leaching phosphates?

 

[ZachP]

Wow I just spent nearly 2 hours reading through this thread start to finish. Absolutely amazing!! I'm inspired haha. Congratulations on the awesome build and dream come true!!

 

[Terry4505]

It the rock straight out of the box dry?

 

[Paul87]

Nice job on the scape. Here is another vote to leaving it as is.

 

[cameronh]

Looking great rev!

 

[Tegridy Reef]

Looks great

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Thanks y'all!

The Rock was shipped to me damp but I had to hold it for several months so it totally dried out. A little dead crab fell out of the rock when I was scaping!

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[120reefkeeper]

Thanks y'all!

The Rock was shipped to me damp but I had to hold it for several months so it totally dried out. A little dead crab fell out of the rock when I was scaping!

Thanks for the feedback!

I've always cycled my tanks naturally. No acid etc etc.... let nature do its thing. I'd just pick off what's loose etc and get it wet. [emoji4]

 

[300bowler]

Love the scape. I wouldn't change a thing.

I cycled my 220 with dry rock in the tank. Has been up for almost a year now and no issues yet.

 

[Terence]

That looks like RealReef rock, right? I had the same dilemma. I put it in and cycled as is. Worked like a charm.

 

[aslmx]

Fill that sucker up, dump some Dr Tims in and let's get this thing rolling.

 

[chefjpaul]

That looks like RealReef rock, right? I had the same dilemma. I put it in and cycled as is. Worked like a charm.

I'd also be afraid of an acid bleaching out the purple on this rock. I've only done it with branch, marco, pukani etc....

 

[Braves Fan]

Awesome build :)

 

[Salty1962]

It's looking great!

 

[trido]

Its going to be an amazing reef Rev!!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Thanks again folks! I'm reading all your comments and I appreciate them! I'm still chugging along here a little at a time!

I know I'm not the only one who likes cool plumbing! Maybe a little too much! Ha! Not all the plumbing but the majority of it.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

I also just opened the pride of the fish room and man oh man is it stunning! Lol! @Elder1945 Dude!!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]