Hey! I just started a new reef tank. I had an old one with roughly 20lbs of rock that had become infested with parasites and other unwanted stuff. Last night I put the rock in a 5 gallon bucket and filled it with tap water outside. I want to bleach it, but I forgot how lol. Any tips?
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Paul B
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Yes, put a cup of "Regular" Clorox in the bucket. You need to use "Regular" bleach, no scents or easy pour. I used that once and almost killed everything.
After a couple of days rinse it well and soak for a day or two, then let it air dry for a few days.
After a couple of days rinse it well and soak for a day or two, then let it air dry for a few days.
T-J
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Instead of bleach, I'd just let it sit outside in the sun for a number of days.
Once dried out, and everything is dead, put it in a new trashcan with fresh saltwater, heater and pump. Cycle the rock in the can, and scrub off any decaying organics.
Once dried out, and everything is dead, put it in a new trashcan with fresh saltwater, heater and pump. Cycle the rock in the can, and scrub off any decaying organics.
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it should be parasite free but if your problem is the rocks are full of nutrients i would not suggest using them in your new tank yet. I would "cook' the rocks. its not with a stove its solution to pollution by dilution , it totally works but it will take a few months.
