White Dust on New Live Rock OK?

[pinocchio]

A few days ago I received my live rock from KPA and love it! I have noticed that there seems to be some white dust/fuzz starting to cover most of the live rock. Is this OK? What is it? Anything I should do?

 

[RichReef]

It's probably just sand dust. I would let it ride.

 

[pinocchio]

That would make sense. I’ve been moving the rocks around a bit and doing water changes. What’s the best way to remove dust? Turn up gyres?

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

You don't want to get rid of the fuzz stuff. That's the reason you bought the live rock. You do not want pristine looking rocks. You want well aged fuzzy rocks like what you have here. Add whatever fish and corals you desire as long as you have adequate lighting and flow.

 

[Tired]

Just blow any loose dust off with a pump, turkey baster, or what have you.

@tuan's Reef there does seem to be some actual dust on the rock that would be good to remove.

 

[exnisstech]

That would make sense. I’ve been moving the rocks around a bit and doing water changes. What’s the best way to remove dust? Turn up gyres?

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