to add or not! help!

[Dimdim]

i got 2 nice pieces straight of the caribsea box at my lfs, i want to know if i should cook it first? or add it striaght to my tank after rinsing it in what?



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[Grizz]

I like to soak my new rock in RO/DI water for 2-3 day some will leach phosphates the only rock you need to cook is live rock as there's a good chance of die off from shipping

 

[Dimdim]

Thanks grizz! Im going to soak it once im done using my unit to fill my tank almost there!!

 

[mr_X]

2 pieces that size...adding to how much rock?

 

[Dimdim]

About 35-40lbs in a 35 gallon reef. The two peices weigh 8 lbs mr x

 

[mr_X]

I guess it wouldn't hurt to soak it like Grizz does...just in case.

 

[Reefer4eva]

I'd take a hacksaw to nice new pieces to make shelves out of them.soak them in rodi water for a few days

 

[Dimdim]

Shelves? What do you mean ?

 

[Reefer4eva]

Cut the rocks length wise to make nice shelves for coral rather than just putting them in the tank as they are

 

[Dimdim]

Should i let my rocks dry out after soaking in ro di water before i put them in the tank?

 

[IslandHopper]

straight in (they're gonna get wet again anyway )

 

[Dimdim]

Wouldnt that make a swing in salinty?

 

[IslandHopper]

I wouldn't think there'd be enough fresh water clinging to two rocks to have a noticeable effect on a 35 gallon tank... but if you're worried, then there's no harm in letting it dry first.

 

[Dimdim]

Its a 75 gallon tank now lol i just upgraded go check out my thread its called new tank transfer ! Ive had it sitting in ro di since wednesday night,

 

[Grizz]

Test the soak water for phosphates if it's clear drop them in your tank You'd have to add 2-3 gallons of fresh water to make a real difference in the SG.

 

[Dimdim]

The api phosphate kit i find is innaccurate but ill give it a shot

 

[Grizz]

I dont trust it ether i use a Hanna checker

 

[DiverDave]

looks more natural with the larger end up also.