Live rock kill...

Luckyduck · May 18, 2020

I have a new reef that's in the process of cycling. I have all "life rock" not to be confused with live rock. I needed another piece so today at my LFS I picked up really nice shaped 5 lb base rock. However, it was live rock. They had man made but the purple color they added is a different shade than what I have and I'm just that anal. And yes, I know it will eventually in time all match from Coralie growth but that's not today and that's not for months to come. So that leaves me where I'm at. The tank it came from looked to be very free of apstaia in fact I saw none as it was mostly man made rock in that tank. I realize there could be bristle worms inside as well. Is there a way I can kill off anything that might be hitch hiking without killing off the coraline algae? Can I just let it sit dry for 4 days??

35ppt · May 18, 2020

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mfinn · May 18, 2020

I see no reason to dry it out.
Just use it.

brandon429 · May 18, 2020

agreed. you were charged more bc its alive. stay as is, dont blanket kill.

Luckyduck · May 19, 2020

35ppt said:
Just leave it be IMO. If you let it sit dry the coralline will die as well and bristleworms are very good cuc, not something you should eliminate. You'd be much better off just leaving it alone.

I will leave it be then. Also anything I'm seeing about bleaching rock takes weeks. Im not a patient person and want it for my aquascape asap! Thanks for the advise. In the tank it goes!