mandarins

[jay0705]

Quick question. When adding LR to a tank. Does it count like adding fish? Where u wait a few wks to add more fish? I want get maybe a 5-6lbs piece of cured but was gona get a fish or 2 as well. Is this ok?

 

[bang guy]

Even cured rock can have some die-off when moving it into your tank. If it were me I would test ammonia for a couple days after adding the rock. If there's no ammonia detected then it's fine to add a fish.
The concern is if the rock has some die-off then the added ammonia from the fish can overwhelm the bacteria and create an unhealthy environment.

 

[mr. limpid]

Also anything wet can transfer ick into your DT. You need to QT anything wet for 6 weeks unless you know for sure this LR came from a fish-less system. Better safe than sorry.

 

[jay0705]

Ok thanx guys. Its great rock. Lots of life. Clams, feather dust ECT but qt is a good idea. It isn't kept w fish but u never know.trying to build up my rockage the old lady wants a mandarin. Iam kinda anal I hate losing fish. Price aside. Its BC of my interest in salt many get taken from the ocean so I do my best to give them the best. Thanx for your help