Using bleach to cure dry live rock. | Reef FAQs

[randyBRS]

Hey R2R Family!

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Today we add on to the live rock curing information with a quick Reef FAQs about three main points to bleach curing live rock with...
1) What is bleach curing?
2) When is it necessary?
3) How to bleach cure?

Enjoy!

 

[SKYHIGGh]

Nice I always wondered how to properly do this since I live in south Florida and it’s everywhere!

 

[Applegate]

Quick question

If I use a brute trash can for this, can I still use it as part of a saltwater mixing station afterward? Or would the bleach contaminate the trash can?

 

[jdmee]

Quick question

If I use a brute trash can for this, can I still use it as part of a saltwater mixing station afterward? Or would the bleach contaminate the trash can?

I don't see why you couldn't. I would think you could treat it like the rock, let it gas off or use some declorinator.

 

[Antics]

I'm always curious how detrimental a tap soak is compared to RODI.

 

[adtravels]

I am not sure why a week is recommended, it seems that after 24 hrs I have visibly cleaner rock. Whats the thinking behind a week?