dead base rock

[inspire0522]

Is there a right way or a wrong way to introduce "dead" base rock into an established aquarium? Thank your for any help

 

[Guest]

Make sure the dead base rock is clean and free of any harmful stuff such as chemicals, dirt, etc... If it is dead base rock meaning from a LFS holding tank, then no. Put it in and watch it come alive over time...

 

[zenn]

Wash it off really good. I wish i'd washed mine off more. The base rock i got was full of soot, dirt, and debris that clouded up the tank for days.

 

[melosu58]

Clean it off and like Timbo said it will become live over time as you add live rock.