What survived? - Aquarium Advice

Charlie · 08-15-2006, 04:21 PM

I was away for a few days while 30lbs of uncured lalo lr was curing in a separate 10gal tank. I checked the ammonia level this morning and found it to be AT or ABOVE the maximum reading of my test kit.

I did a 100% SW change immediately. I'm assuming that any hitchikers on the rock probably perished. How about "good" bacteria? Will anything survive?

**Devilishturtles** · 08-15-2006, 05:00 PM

Normal for all the die off. Some things may make it and some may not. I say you are fine. Just wait until it cures (produces no ammonia) and you're done.

**lando** · 08-15-2006, 06:53 PM

Your bacteria will need to be re-cononized. Simply cycle the rock using the die-off and high NH3 to feed it.

mdjxt39 · 08-15-2006, 08:50 PM

Hey Charlie I got my LR the same time you did and got the same stuff from Drs. Foster smith. They recommend completely changing the water in your curing vestible 2 times a week. When your ammonia and other levels are at 0 your rock is ready for the display tank.

I just did my first water change and rock cleaning last night, and when I tested for ammonia it was also off the charts...if that makes anything better lol.

Charlie · 08-16-2006, 02:14 PM

mdjxt39,

They should probably advise their customers to check ammonia levels at least every other day and to do water changes accordingly. I had done a 75% PC 4 days prior and was shocked by the ammonia level.

I am on top of it now. I did a 100% PC in the morning and in the evening pulled all of the rock out for a scubbing and replaced the SW again. I must say, it smells a lot better.

nycpassat · 08-25-2006, 12:55 PM

Give it some time and perform a few more water changes in the next couple of weeks. Your a step in the right direction.

Charlie · 08-25-2006, 08:14 PM

Water parameters leveled off pretty quickly after the 3rd rock scrubbing and several 100% PWC's. Four days ago I put all of the rock into my display tank along with the 70lbs of lrthat was already there.

No fish, just inverts at the moment. I have checked the water parameters every day and ammonia, nitrites, & nitrates remain at a constitent ZERO. No hitchikers of any kind have been noticed. We'll see what this stuff looks like in a few months. Crabs, snails and shrimp love it already.

08-15-2006, 04:21 PM	#1
Charlie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 294	What survived? I was away for a few days while 30lbs of uncured lalo lr was curing in a separate 10gal tank. I checked the ammonia level this morning and found it to be AT or ABOVE the maximum reading of my test kit. I did a 100% SW change immediately. I'm assuming that any hitchikers on the rock probably perished. How about "good" bacteria? Will anything survive? __________________ 46 gal FOWLR 11lb Live Rock - 40lb Live Sand ProClear Pro 75 - LR rubble & skimmer in sump AC 300 HOB AC 402 Powerhead - AC 301 Powerhead

08-15-2006, 05:00 PM	#2
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,895 Images: 17	Normal for all the die off. Some things may make it and some may not. I say you are fine. Just wait until it cures (produces no ammonia) and you're done. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

08-15-2006, 06:53 PM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,652 Images: 46	Your bacteria will need to be re-cononized. Simply cycle the rock using the die-off and high NH3 to feed it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

08-16-2006, 02:14 PM	#5
Charlie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 294	mdjxt39, They should probably advise their customers to check ammonia levels at least every other day and to do water changes accordingly. I had done a 75% PC 4 days prior and was shocked by the ammonia level. I am on top of it now. I did a 100% PC in the morning and in the evening pulled all of the rock out for a scubbing and replaced the SW again. I must say, it smells a lot better. __________________ 46 gal FOWLR 11lb Live Rock - 40lb Live Sand ProClear Pro 75 - LR rubble & skimmer in sump AC 300 HOB AC 402 Powerhead - AC 301 Powerhead

08-25-2006, 08:14 PM	#7
Charlie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 294	Water parameters leveled off pretty quickly after the 3rd rock scrubbing and several 100% PWC's. Four days ago I put all of the rock into my display tank along with the 70lbs of lrthat was already there. No fish, just inverts at the moment. I have checked the water parameters every day and ammonia, nitrites, & nitrates remain at a constitent ZERO. No hitchikers of any kind have been noticed. We'll see what this stuff looks like in a few months. Crabs, snails and shrimp love it already. __________________ 46 gal FOWLR 11lb Live Rock - 40lb Live Sand ProClear Pro 75 - LR rubble & skimmer in sump AC 300 HOB AC 402 Powerhead - AC 301 Powerhead

08-15-2006, 08:50 PM	#4
mdjxt39 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 84	Hey Charlie I got my LR the same time you did and got the same stuff from Drs. Foster smith. They recommend completely changing the water in your curing vestible 2 times a week. When your ammonia and other levels are at 0 your rock is ready for the display tank. I just did my first water change and rock cleaning last night, and when I tested for ammonia it was also off the charts...if that makes anything better lol.

08-25-2006, 12:55 PM	#6
nycpassat Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 66	Give it some time and perform a few more water changes in the next couple of weeks. Your a step in the right direction.

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