Do you have to acclimate live rock

[leo12345]

Got some ocean live rock and I’m wondering do you have to acclimate it or can you just put it in the tank?

 

[Dan_P]

Got some ocean live rock and I’m wondering do you have to acclimate it or can you just put it in the tank?

Many aquarists are afraid of hitch hikers on live rock and do all sorts of things to it. As for acclimation, I would not think so because it’s been out of the ocean awhile already and that’s a fairly punishing treatment. Going into your aquarium will be like going to home except for the lack of food.

 

[steveschuerger]

I’ve always just put it in. I do put in a holding tub to inspect it but generally don’t worry too much.