Stored base rock and coral

Discussion in 'New Tank Builds' started by Kidsdad, Apr 7, 2017.

  1. Kidsdad

    Kidsdad New Member

    I have some base rock and coral that has been stored in 5 gallon buckets for some time. I want to use it in my new tank and its been soaking in freshwater for about a week with daily water changes. Is there anything else or different I need to do before I can use it in my tank? --Thanks
     
    Kidsdad, Apr 7, 2017
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  2. huntindoc

    huntindoc RRMAS BOD Membership Director Staff Member

    Is it "real base rock" (mined not taken from the sea)? If so I would just rinse it in RO/DI water and scape with it. If it's been used in a tank before I would be tempted to acid wash it to try and avoid phosphate leaching. With true base rock I don't worry too much because there isn't any organic material on that rock.
     
    huntindoc, Apr 7, 2017
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