minimum temp for live rock

[kingspade]

how low of a temp can i have live rock at?

 

[beth]

Why are you asking?

 

[kingspade]

because i asked you the other day if i can run low temps in my tank to kill the ich problem i have had, and i have no where but in my tank to keep my live rock.

 

[jon321]

Itll be fine in room temp conditions, and so will ick, so Im not sure how youd get a large volume of water cold enough to affect either in any substantial way.
Jon

 

[bonebrake]

I have read that for ich it is better to run your tank without any fish at a high temperature, high 80's to low 90's. This will speed the life cycle of ich and more quickly eliminate it from your system.
:joy:

 

[kingspade]

i just want to make sure i am not going to ruin my live rock thats all

 

[corally]

Originally Posted by Bonebrake
I have read that for ich it is better to run your tank without any fish at a high temperature, high 80's to low 90's. This will speed the life cycle of ich and more quickly eliminate it from your system.
:joy:

I have heard that as well.

 

[kingspade]

Originally Posted by Bonebrake
I have read that for ich it is better to run your tank without any fish at a high temperature, high 80's to low 90's. This will speed the life cycle of ich and more quickly eliminate it from your system.
:joy:
but are those temps safe for live rock

 

[bonebrake]

I am sure there is some sensitive organisms that will not appreciate temperatures outside of 76-84. If you are concerned about the live rock and want to eliminate the ich, wait six weeks without any fish and then start a hospital tank and add slowly. I personally do not think high temperatures (85-92) would permanently damage your live rock. Some reefs in the wild can get this warm. However, I think the safest thing to do would be to run the tank empty for six weeks in a normal temperature range.
:joy:

 

[kingspade]

thank you for your input, i will do the six week thing and let you guys know how it goes when i can start adding fish. i will also be setting up a 55 gallon QT during this time.