Doin a happy dance

[Geebs19]

Just scored 150 lbs of previously live rock and sand all for $150!! Man does it pay to be patient. Saves my piggy bank some more room for lights.

 

[TheEngineer]

Nice! What’s your plan for cleaning it? I’m a big fan of curing in saltwater but that takes at least 6 weeks.

 

[Geebs19]

Nice! What’s your plan for cleaning it? I’m a big fan of curing in saltwater but that takes at least 6 weeks.

I was going to look up a few ways on here. It looks really clean and white. I’ve heard of bleaching it and then cleaning it and letting it soak but I am open to hear whatever.

 

[TheEngineer]

What kind of timeline are you on? I strongly advise against acid washing. I’m not a fan of bleach but it certainly does work. Is this rock all dry?

 

[Geebs19]

What kind of timeline are you on? I strongly advise against acid washing. I’m not a fan of bleach but it certainly does work. Is this rock all dry?

I really have plenty of time, I am in no rush. I have yet to get an RODI system as I am waiting for a sale. From there it will be saving for a hydra 26 and then adding a second. Slow process.

 

[TheEngineer]

Cool cool. I’d go the curing route then. Just fill a tub with saltwater, can be 1.015 or a little higher to save on salt. The rock will become love again and most of the crud will get eaten up. Just change the water in there once in a while and shake the rocks off when you do. You’ll come out the other end with totally live rock that will speed or even eliminate your cycle.

 

[Geebs19]

Cool cool. I’d go the curing route then. Just fill a tub with saltwater, can be 1.015 or a little higher to save on salt. The rock will become love again and most of the crud will get eaten up. Just change the water in there once in a while and shake the rocks off when you do. You’ll come out the other end with totally live rock that will speed or even eliminate your cycle.

Could I essentially cure it in the tank with the water flowing without starting the cycle?

 

[TheEngineer]

Curing is cycling. We call it cycling when it is in a tank and curing when it is in something else. Don’t ask me why, I didn’t choose the names

I’ve always done it in other containers so that I have less water to change out and I can futz with the tank.

 

[Geebs19]

Curing is cycling. We call it cycling when it is in a tank and curing when it is in something else. Don’t ask me why, I didn’t choose the names

I’ve always done it in other containers so that I have less water to change out and I can futz with the tank.

Thanks engineer! You are extremely helpful. I may have to go get a big trash can and start that process.

 

[TheEngineer]

Welcome. That’s what I used in the past. This last go around I used a cheapo Rubbermaid from Home Depot.