Live rock made into low no3/po4 dry rock

Mr. Comer · 12/07/2019, 07:49 PM

Hi,
I planning on moving across the country and had to break my tank down. I've have all my rock sitting in a bin for the past month just drying out. My goal is to have nice clean dry rock that is ready to roll with a little bacterial jumpstart when I get my tank set back up. I'm not up for an acid or bleach bath. I may not have it up and running agin till summer so I have time. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

GQuinn · 12/08/2019, 10:03 AM

If you do not want to bleach or acid clean, the best you can do is scrub the rocks, then soak and filter with a phosphate absorbing resin and carbon. Change the water every couple of days with ro water. After a 3 to 4 weeks start cycling the rock with saltwater and bacteria.

mcgyvr · 12/08/2019, 06:37 PM

Yep...rinse well and cure with phosphate reduction techinques

bertoni · 12/08/2019, 07:18 PM

Lanthanum chloride solutions (SeaKlear) are another good way of removing phosphate, at least at higher levels, and they tend to be cheaper than GFO or other media. Water changes work, too, but they are probably the most expensive approach.

Technically, you don't have to scrub, but it might reduce the amount of time needed and the amount of phosphate to remove.

12/07/2019, 07:49 PM	#1
Mr. Comer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 268	Live rock made into low no3/po4 dry rock Hi, I planning on moving across the country and had to break my tank down. I've have all my rock sitting in a bin for the past month just drying out. My goal is to have nice clean dry rock that is ready to roll with a little bacterial jumpstart when I get my tank set back up. I'm not up for an acid or bleach bath. I may not have it up and running agin till summer so I have time. Any input would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Reefing since 2003-DSA 100g pro, Radion XR-30 pros, ReefLink, Synergy Reef CL-34, Lifereef SVS2-24, Apex EL, various Jebao/Jecod RW/DCP/DCT

12/08/2019, 06:37 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Yep...rinse well and cure with phosphate reduction techinques __________________ Who me?

12/08/2019, 07:18 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Lanthanum chloride solutions (SeaKlear) are another good way of removing phosphate, at least at higher levels, and they tend to be cheaper than GFO or other media. Water changes work, too, but they are probably the most expensive approach. Technically, you don't have to scrub, but it might reduce the amount of time needed and the amount of phosphate to remove. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

12/08/2019, 10:03 AM	#2
GQuinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 982	If you do not want to bleach or acid clean, the best you can do is scrub the rocks, then soak and filter with a phosphate absorbing resin and carbon. Change the water every couple of days with ro water. After a 3 to 4 weeks start cycling the rock with saltwater and bacteria.