Coral skeletons in my nano....

handbanana

Member
I bought a Nano cube recently that came with a LR coral skeleton mix.
I don't like the dead coral and plan to get rid of it this afternoon, replacing it with new LR. I've noticed a lot of bristle worms and pods in the coral. Also 2 brittle stars. is there a way to get them off and save them while taking out the coral?
Also I wanted to take the bio-balls out, replacing them with a purigen sack. can this be done all at once or should it be done gradually? The tank will sit for a few more weeks when I add the new LR but I want to get my clowns and coral in there asap.
Is there anything I could use the dead coral skeletons for?
Thanks everyone!
 

bang guy

Moderator
After adding your live rock place the dead coral back into the tank on top of the rock. A couple of weeks should make for a good sampling of the critters into the new rock.
I would remove the bioballs at the rate of 10% per day. Removing them all at once will upselt the bacteria balance IMO.
 
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