Live rock

[XxVooDooxX]

Ok so my question is.....after the tank is cycled and somewhat established, is there an issue with adding more LR at a later date? Do I need to worry about another cycle starting? I am planning on buying cured LR FYI. Thanks!

 

[austinsdad]

Depends on the rock as to whether it is already cured and free of decaying organisms. Make up a batch if SW in another container and put the new rock in and test for ammonia.

 

[XxVooDooxX]

ok how long should I wait to test the water?

 

[Feelthereefer]

Might see a mini cycle but should be ok depends on how new the live rock is cured or uncured when you bought it..

 

[XxVooDooxX]

ok sweet I was just going to but 50 pounds bulk from Fiji

 

[austinsdad]

If it comes in the mail, I'd be sure and test it first. That's a lot if new rock. Test it at 24 hours. After 48 and no ammonia, I'd add it. Keep a small powerhead in the test tub for oxygen.

 

[XxVooDooxX]

Will do! Thank you sir!!

 

[Gubernaculum86]

What if you want to add a couple of extra lbs? Can U put it straight in or should u still mix up some salt water and test it after a couple of days. I was planning on buying cured LR from LFS

 

[XxVooDooxX]

I did, it was cured and I got it from my LFS. No problems

 

[Feelthereefer]

Ya..any good lfs would tell you about the lr you were buying and how cured it is.

 

[Feelthereefer]

Always smell your rock..lol..

 

[austinsdad]

And keep a test kit handy whenever adding rock. From wherever.

 

[Gubernaculum86]

Thanks... I've heard about the smelling the rock, kinda strange but makes sense when u think about it lol

 

[PrettyFishies]

Have the LFS test the LR tank....