Suggestions on rock?

[tmcca]

I have a tank already setup and have a ton of aiptasia on it. I tried the nudibranch and did a great job. However, I think must of died now as aiptasia came back. My plan is to replace all the rock with dry and redo tank.

I looked at caribsea liferock is that one mix of sizes? I like to have some caves, etc. How much will I need for a red sea max e170?

I plan on buying the rock and put it in a 10 gallon tank to cycle. Once cycled remove the rock in my tank, replace sand, clean it, etc.

Thoughts?

 

[Science/G]

The Carib sea life rock is good stuff. Cycling ahead of time is a great idea. I wouldn't mess with the microbiome that's already established in your sand. If you have some pieces of rock that you are certain do not contain aptasia, I would add a few pieces of those to your life rock barrel to get it cycled with the same species and concentrations of microbiota.

 

[fishface NJ]

Just remember to disinfect you tank, sump and especially the pvc pipes so you don't have them again.

 

[BryanM]

Yep, the above advice is pretty key if its a large aiptasia infestation, they will be in the plumbing as well.