Seeded Rock

[blkhawk10]

I was wondering if there would be any issue seeding a new tank with established rock from another tank. The only caveat being that the established rock has hair algae on it and will be put in a sump with no light. What would be the worse thing that could happen other than maybe getting some of the hair algae in the new tank which I can't for see happening because I have a sponge between the sump where the rock will be placed and the return pump to catch any loose ends?

 

[Rmckoy]

Nutrients from the algae can travel to a favourable place ( under lights to grow )

 

[BartMan]

I would spray with peroxide and scrub in a bucket of tank water before transferring to the new sump

 

[vetteguy53081]

I was wondering if there would be any issue seeding a new tank with established rock from another tank. The only caveat being that the established rock has hair algae on it and will be put in a sump with no light. What would be the worse thing that could happen other than maybe getting some of the hair algae in the new tank which I can't for see happening because I have a sponge between the sump where the rock will be placed and the return pump to catch any loose ends?

Actually one of the best methods fr seeding a tank