Adding LR

[luvnluk]

My tank is established and I just bought 20-25 lbs. of LR from this site. How long do I need to keep it in my holding tank? Will it start a mini-cycle if I just put it right in?

 

[ntvflgirl]

Well, to be absolutely specific...probably...lol. Sorry. Usually lr has some die off, and depending on the size of your tank, you probably will get some ammonia.

 

[scubadoo]

I purchased 45 pounds of live rock for my 55 tank and did not experience an ammonia spike. The rock smelled fresh so I took a BIG chance and placed it right in my tank loaded with fish. Are you running a protein skimmer on your tank? This will help with the spike. If your rock stinks...DO NOT put in in your tank right away.............. It probably has some die-off.

 

[luvnluk]

Thanks! What should I do if it stinks? Holding tank?

 

[scubadoo]

Holding tank for 2-4 weeks..you will need a good protein skimmer and some power heads if you have a lot of die-off. Send me an email at idiot@c2i2.com and I can send you links to sites of how to cure your live rock. Even if you purchased the rock cured, there is always some die-off in shipping. The only site I am aware of that ships live rock in water is tamp bay salt water...and it is expensive as you get to pay for the water weight in shipping.