Dry Rock Question

[Auphoenix43]

I am starting to scape my rock with dry rock from my LFS. Do I need to do anything other than rinse it off with RODI water before I start working with it? Currently my tank isn’t set up, no water in it or anything. Starting slow.
thanks

 

[SlugSnorter]

no

 

[ApoIsland]

Depending on where the dry rock came from it can be loaded with phosphate that will leach out and I would definitely not start a tank without treating those rocks.

Lanthanum chloride will remove the phosphate. SeaKlear is a popular brand sold a pool supply stores.

Many others say muriatic acid wash will also work but that dissolves part of your rocks so I have never tried this one.

I used to do a bleach cure on dry rock but apparently that only works for the phosphate on the outside of the rock. Does nothing for the stuff bound just inside the outer layer.

 

[Waters]

Not sure what rock you are using but I have sent up scapes using Marco Rock with no nutrient issues at all. I didn't even rinse them off.