Evening reefers, I have a already established tank. And wanting to add more rock cuz I moved it to a bigger tank a while ago. I will be adding almost the same amount already in the tank. I have micro bacteria XLM if I can add that to help. But what to Make sure I don’t crash tank. I’m ok with a algae bloom. Thank you.
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Is this used Dry rock or something new like Marco. If previously used I would super clean and even cure in brute can testing for Phosphates and running GFO if needed. If used it could have bound up phosphates that you do not want in you display.
It’s new macro rock.
It’s new rock
XLM very good and accelarated bacteria product. You MAY get diatoms but will be fine with rock
Was looking to add a few pieces of old rock that I've had laying around. Think this thread means go ahead! Mine was bleached and dried and sitting for years. I'll likely give it a rinse under tap and then soak in a bucket of RODI for a few hours, then in it will go.
If it was previously used, I would let it cure in a bucket for a bit before putting it in your tank,
The few pieces I have are old rocks gone through a bleach cure and then left dried sitting in the garage for another year. Would imagine a simple rinse and RODI soak would be sufficient.
I’ve done this a few times (bleached rock that I left dry afterward, then added to the tank at some point later) with no issues.
Just rinse them off like you mentioned. Don’t forgot that you’ll have to remove some tank water due to the rock replacing (displacing) water volume.
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