Dried coral

[rob2010]

So I have been setting up my new reef tank and it has been difficult to buy rock. I bought dead coral at a store and put it in the tank, is that ok to do???

 

[Fish Think Pink]

So I have been setting up my new reef tank and it has been difficult to buy rock. I bought dead coral at a store and put it in the tank, is that ok to do???

Yes

Personally prefer 'dead' like you just did to 'live' because I prefer to control what goes into my tank. If the root of your question was concerning nitrifying bacteria, you can always add from bottle if you are seeking to speed up process.

This is a great reference article as reference books seem hard to find:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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[lapin]

Sure

 

[afrokobe]

So I have been setting up my new reef tank and it has been difficult to buy rock. I bought dead coral at a store and put it in the tank, is that ok to do???

depends if its been treated. If it is actual dead coral skeleton that hasnt been treated should be safe to use

 

[James M]

Did you buy it at a home goods store ? If so I wouldn’t they usually are coated with something that can be harmful to a tank

 

[rob2010]

Did you buy it at a home goods store ? If so I wouldn’t they usually are coated with something that can be harmful to a tank

No I bought it in a store in Tarpon Springs that sells sponges etc

 

[MaxTremors]

Yes

Personally prefer 'dead' like you just did to 'live' because I prefer to control what goes into my tank. If the root of your question was concerning nitrifying bacteria, you can always add from bottle if you are seeking to speed up process.

This is a great reference article as reference books seem hard to find:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

www.reef2reef.com

I vastly prefer live rock to dead rock, I don’t find the potential pests/hitchhikers to be unmanageable and the benefits (bacterial diversity, microfauna, faster tank maturity) to far outweigh the negatives/risks. In my experience, you simply cannot get the bacterial diversity and the stability that comes with it from a bottle.