Rock question

[Back where it all began]

This last June I ended up with more live rock than I needed. I put the wet rock in a black plastic bag and left it out doors with the idea of doing something with it. Now I can use it. I opened the bag and the liquid was long gone and the rock is dry. Really looks good. I placed the rock in a bucket of hot water to rinse and soak.
Question is, can the rock be placed into the tank or do I need to bleach it first?
I live in Manhattan so that gives you an idea of the weather the bag was subjected to.
This rock came from the Tampa Bay area.
If bleaching, how long.
Thanks.

 

[Salt & Peper]

You can but it will most likely put your tank into a mini cycle. Best bet is to clean it well and re season it.

 

[P-Dub]

Some good info here... I, personally, used an acid followed by bleach.

 

[Back where it all began]

Thanks to both of you. I will do the bleach idea as I’m more familiar with it.