dead coral - Aquarium Advice

morbie · 09-03-2005, 08:05 AM

Hi guys,

I've added some [acronym:6460e77166="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:6460e77166] yesterday for starting the cycle of my 15 gl tank.
But, i have a piece of dead coral here which is from the seas near Marocco.
Could i add this to the tank? Note: this piece of coral hasn't been touched with any chemicals, etc..
I figure that it's harmless to add it to the tank as i'm cycling it anyhow..
Could i do this or not?

Also, i c some aptaisa on this [acronym:6460e77166="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:6460e77166], should i just let it cycle first and afterwards i'll battle it?
tnx!

Oh yea, i have some pictures but to where should i upload them?

**lando** · 09-03-2005, 10:52 AM

I would not add it.

HoopsGuru · 09-03-2005, 11:54 AM

I would handle the aiptasia now, as they are sturdy and may even reproduce while the tank is cycling. While you have easy access to the rock (can easily move it in and out of the tank), a good chisel can strip them right off of the rock. Joes Juice or [acronym:b9f5a7b2e8="Kalkwasser"]kalk[/acronym:b9f5a7b2e8] paste for the rest that you can't reach to scrape.

The piece of dead coral will most likely just get covered in nuisance algae quickly, I would not bother adding it to the tank.

morbie · 09-03-2005, 08:53 PM

ok, dead coral ain't going in there and i've already got the syringe at hand for the atasia

09-03-2005, 08:05 AM	#1
morbie Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 12	dead coral Hi guys, I've added some [acronym:6460e77166="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:6460e77166] yesterday for starting the cycle of my 15 gl tank. But, i have a piece of dead coral here which is from the seas near Marocco. Could i add this to the tank? Note: this piece of coral hasn't been touched with any chemicals, etc.. I figure that it's harmless to add it to the tank as i'm cycling it anyhow.. Could i do this or not? Also, i c some aptaisa on this [acronym:6460e77166="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:6460e77166], should i just let it cycle first and afterwards i'll battle it? tnx! Oh yea, i have some pictures but to where should i upload them?

09-03-2005, 10:52 AM	#2
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,703 Images: 46	I would not add 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

09-03-2005, 11:54 AM	#3
HoopsGuru Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central PA Posts: 966 Images: 1	I would handle the aiptasia now, as they are sturdy and may even reproduce while the tank is cycling. While you have easy access to the rock (can easily move it in and out of the tank), a good chisel can strip them right off of the rock. Joes Juice or [acronym:b9f5a7b2e8="Kalkwasser"]kalk[/acronym:b9f5a7b2e8] paste for the rest that you can't reach to scrape. The piece of dead coral will most likely just get covered in nuisance algae quickly, I would not bother adding it to the tank. __________________ http://www.reefnut.com/Images/Membershiplogotiny.jpg

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09-03-2005, 08:53 PM	#4
morbie Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 12	ok, dead coral ain't going in there and i've already got the syringe at hand for the atasia