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Unread 01/08/2021, 09:57 PM   #1
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Dry rock prep

I've had some dry rock outside in a trash can for a couple of years. What's the best way to prep it for a new tank?


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Unread 01/09/2021, 07:27 AM   #2
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rinse them off to remove the dirt and spiders. Use them. I keep my "extra" rock in a pile in the corner of my veggie garden.


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Unread 01/09/2021, 08:46 AM   #3
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What he said.


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Unread 01/09/2021, 05:16 PM   #4
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Unread 01/10/2021, 12:27 AM   #5
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I have some that I was going to take to the car wash and spray off tomorrow. Water only, hopefully that's ok


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Unread 01/11/2021, 02:03 PM   #6
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I have some that I was going to take to the car wash and spray off tomorrow. Water only, hopefully that's ok
Hello, if you do use a car wash spray id soak the rock and run circulation for an hr or so & make sure no soap or wax residue contaminated it since everything does run thu the sprayer. If it did deposit anything the contamination would leave a film on the surface of the water, if clear after a good water circulation then your good to go! A power washer hooked directly to your homes water spigot is far safer since its just water no soap if you have that option.


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Unread 01/11/2021, 03:47 PM   #7
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Hello, if you do use a car wash spray id soak the rock and run circulation for an hr or so & make sure no soap or wax residue contaminated it since everything does run thu the sprayer. If it did deposit anything the contamination would leave a film on the surface of the water, if clear after a good water circulation then your good to go! A power washer hooked directly to your homes water spigot is far safer since its just water no soap if you have that option.
Thanks for the info, i did use the car wash. I ran water for a few first but I'm going to do as you said to make sure.


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