Is it ok to take out some of the live rocks in my 46gal tank (85 pounds figi rock) and clean them with a tooth brush in a fresh batch of saltwater. The rock has been in for two months but it's starting to get pretty algae ridden.
Thanks
I would get some critters to clean it for you. Some hermits, emerald or sally lightfoot crabs, snails, a tang, etc.
Cleaing the rock by hand is likely to do more damage than good.
I agree. Dont clean it by hand. Emerald crabs, turbo snails, scarlet and bluelegg hermits, lawnmower blenny, all do a great job. Biggest question has to be, why do you think your having an algea bloom?
Playtime
Hey,
I wouldn't suggest cleaning lr by hand either. I'd like to know what kind of algae it is. My base rock is finally changing to nice purples and greens!
Take care,
Dan'l
before removing the rock and hand cleaning it I'd evaluate the clean-up crew situation.....add one or add to the existing one....also determine the source of the algae problem and cure that.............but I'd try to avoid removing the rock and cleaning it
