Adding live rock

~chelle70~

~chelle70~

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I have a FO tank with no live rock, I have had it up for about 3 months. I am now wanting to add live rock. How do I need to go about doing this? Do I need to take my fish out first? What is the best method in doing this? I have read books and have done some research, but am still a little clueless. Any help will be appreciated!!
Thanks so much! :jumping: :D
 
wax32

wax32

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Either buy precured from your local fish store or cure it yourself in a big brand new trash can before putting it into your tank... the normal die-off from uncured LR will add a LOT of ammonia to your tank, which isn't good for your fishies. Search these boards for various methods of curing LR.
 
bigarn

bigarn

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Just be sure you add CURED LR in small quantities ..... couple of pounds at a time every few days, and check for ammonia and nitrites throughout the addition period. If you're having the rock shipped or it's more than a 1hr drive from your LFS, you should cure it again in a seperate container. :D
 
monalisa

monalisa

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Mudplayerex,
I read the information on this thread, and it was a HUGE help. Thank you!!!
I'm in the process now of getting my tank ready for live rock...hopefully tomorrow, depending on temp readings. I just love this!!!
 
mudplayerx

mudplayerx

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I'm glad it helped! This hobby IS exciting, isn't it?
I don't think I've ever researched and learned about something so much in my life. I wish I could apply myself like this in class lol.
 
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