die off? how do i clean it up

[zach119]

?? new rock and its got some die off on it do i let it stay for a bit to get my ammonia to go up to get the cycle going or what thanx?

 

[fishfreek]

Use a medium stiff nylon bristle brush. An old toothbrush thats been cleaned real well will work great for this.

 

[zach119]

then do i try to suck it out ?

 

[fishfreek]

Um. no.

Scrub whats dieing off on the surface. then rinse the rock well in a bucket of saltwater.