Im in the process of setting up new tank, I do have some live rocks, would like to clean them before adding them to the tank, what is the best way to bleaching them and for how long for, any advice greatly appreciated!
Bleaching rocks
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homer1475
Figuring out the hobby one coral at a time.
Agree with above. The entire point of buying actual LIVE rock is so you get all the biodiversity thats living on the rock.
Now if this is dead DRY rock, then by all means bleach it.
Now if this is dead DRY rock, then by all means bleach it.
Thanks for the reply, it was LR, but left it outside for a week or so, I presume its dead rocks now.
Thanks for the reply, it was LR, but left it outside for a week or so, I presume its dead rocks now.
I want to bleach them just to make sure its pests free and later on dont want to have issues with phosphate leaching.
butchhe
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Was the rock in some sort of container with saltwater or just on the ground? If it was left out to dry, chances are there is no life left on the rock. Bleach the rock for a week, chlorinate for a week and let them sit in fresh RO for a week. You can place them in the sun to dry after that.
OK, I understand now. BRS has a video on bleaching rock. No need for it to sit for a week or two.
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Bleach Curing Dry Rock for a Saltwater Reef Tank - BRStv Reef FAQs
There are three main methods for curing live rock for a saltwater reef tank: natural, bleach and acid. Our focus today is using bleach for curing dry rock and we answer three direct questions. 1. What is a bleach cure? 2. When is it appropriate to bleach cure rock? 3. How to do
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