Old live rock

[carberarr]

I have some old live rock from a tank years ago. Its been sitting outside for a while now at my parents house so its all dead.

Whats the best way to get it prepared to put back into a tank as a base?

Does it really need to be cleaned if Im going to put it into a new uncycled tank?

 

[Sadielynn]

I would defiantly clean it. Are you sure nothing was sprayed on it or near it? I would be leary of using it after it sat out side . Once you have determined it to be safe . I would also hit it with a power washer with just plain water and give it a good spray down if there is dirt or any thing on it . I would also place it in water and allow it to leach out any thing bad you can use just old used salt water (if you have it ) or RO/DI water changing it out every other day .. Then place it into your tank add a bit of live rock from a couple places if possible and go from there .

 

[melosu58]

I agree with Sadie in that I would clean it pretty good. At least give it a good scrubbing.

 

[carberarr]

Pretty sure it wasnt sprayed with anything, i will be sure to scrub it good. Thanks for the help!