Soaked my rocks in tap water

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So, I just read, "The Supreme Guide to Starting a Reef."

I was doing so well, but noticed a potential mistake I've made and wanted some opinions before I proceed.

Tank is set up, plumbed, water tested, rockscape finished, RODI resevoir filling. I'm a day away from filling with saltwater and beginning my cycle. However.....

I ran vinegar and then bleach to clean and sterilize this used tank. After running bleach, I thoroughly rinsed everything and let it sit bone dry for a few days. Just as a precaution, I again filled with tap water (city water) and let all pumps and powerheads run, simply to be extra sure I had no residue. I was going to drain, dry, add my live sand, live rock, and fill with saltwater.

I did have my dry rock in the tank, filled with tap water though and that's where I'm wondering if I've screwed the pooch, and if so, what steps I should take to remedy.

ty,
 
I let all of my rock soak in tap water prior to my cycle with no issue, but my water was pretty clean to begin with.
 
I let all of my rock soak in tap water prior to my cycle with no issue, but my water was pretty clean to begin with.
It's traces of chlorine I thought might pose an issue. Do you have well or municipal water? We have municipal water, but it seems very good. No chloramine, a little chlorine, I'm only getting 100-110 on the tds meter before any filtration.
 
It’s municipal. TDS is around 47. I can’t imagine it will cause too big of an impact, but I’m by no means an expert.
 
Shouldn't be a problem. I wish I had a TDS that low...
Mine is at the 200 range
 
The chlorine is pretty much harmless after 24 hrs you'll be OK. Add bottle bac after salt is set up
 

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