Rock or Coral?

[warpdrvr]

So I was given this box of “aquarium rocks” by a friend. I’m so new to the fame I’m not sure exactly what it is. Can I use it any way in my new tank, and if so, what do I need to do to prepare it?

 

[Peach02]

some of it seems to be dead coral skeletons and others live rock, you can use all of it in your tank the same as dry rock

 

[warpdrvr]

some of it seems to be dead coral skeletons and others live rock, you can use all of it in your tank the same as dry rock

Thanks so much. So just give it a thorough cleaning then or? They have been in this box for years I think

 

[Peach02]

Thanks so much. So just give it a thorough cleaning then or? They have been in this box for years I think

What I would reccomend is giving it a thorough clean to get rid of any dead organic matter (not counting skeletons)
BRS made a few good videos on starting tank with dry rock only https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vide...s-what-is-the-best-way-to-cure-dry-live-rock/
If you already have the tank up and running with some live rock you can just clean it and put it straight in as long as you don't use copper or detergent to clean it. If you use tap water to clean it use something like prime to dechlorinate any chemicals in your tapster, ideally I would use RODI water though

 

[warpdrvr]

Peach, thanks so much for great answers. I am slowly doing a build. Focusing on getting the supplies needed to get started. Having a bit of remodeling done so waiting til that’s done before I fire up the tank. Found a real nice RODI unit at BRS gonna order tomorrow probably

 

[Hemmdog]

Yes! That is the best stuff! You are very lucky to have that!

 

[warpdrvr]

Yes! That is the best stuff! You are very lucky to have that!

It’s nice having someone gift me cool swag for sure