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[Zero_Cool]

I would suggest you rinse the new rock in saltwater before adding it though to remove dust and debris from transport.

 

[SaltySqueeble]

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[Zero_Cool]

ok, I have small, about palm sized rocks, would I be able to take the big rock out and leave those in? or no...
sorry

Any rock you take out and replace with a new, dead rock reduces your bacterias population as well as any pods. This could directly impact the nitrification process of the tank and lead to a crash. This is much more dangerous in a smaller tank as there is less surface area (live rock) in the tank.

 

[stewy14]

Any rock you take out and replace with a new, dead rock reduces your bacterias population as well as any pods. This could directly impact the nitrification process of the tank and lead to a crash. This is much more dangerous in a smaller tank as there is less surface area (live rock) in the tank.

ok, how long should I leave in the rock before taking out the original rock?

 

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[Zero_Cool]

ok, how long should I leave in the rock before taking out the original rock?

Forever if you can. If you are removing it for a pest issue then I suggest the cooking method I referred to above but using bottle bacterias to colonize the new rock.

 

[stewy14]

Forever if you can. If you are removing it for a pest issue then I suggest the cooking method I referred to above but using bottle bacterias to colonize the new rock.

im taking it out cuz I need a bigger rock work, leaving in the 2 rocks is gonna make the tank full, so thats why im asking, should I do 4 weeks, take the rock out, then put in bottled bacteria and copepods?

 

[felda001]

Ok fine one more

 

[Zero_Cool]

im taking it out cuz I need a bigger rock work, leaving in the 2 rocks is gonna make the tank full, so thats why im asking, should I do 4 weeks, take the rock out, then put in bottled bacteria and copepods?

Can you not use the existing rock in your new aquascape?

Do you run a sump and if so do you have space to put the old rock in there?

 

[stewy14]

Can you not use the existing rock in your new aquascape?

Do you run a sump and if so do you have space to put the old rock in there?

no I cant
and no, no sump, its a 10 gal
waaaait
what if I make rubble rock with the old rock? or just break it a bit?

 

[Zero_Cool]

no I cant
and no, no sump, its a 10 gal
waaaait
what if I make rubble rock with the old rock? or just break it a bit?

Then I suggest the 5 gallon bucket cooking method above. After 4 weeks test the water in the bucket for ammonia. If you still have it then wait 2 more weeks and test again.

While you are doing that get frag rack for your new stuff until the rock is ready.

 

[stewy14]

Then I suggest the 5 gallon bucket cooking method above. After 4 weeks test the water in the bucket for ammonia. If you still have it then wait 2 more weeks and test again.

While you are doing that get frag rack for your new stuff until the rock is ready.

im trying to get the frag rack, but will the rubble/breaking rock method work?

 

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[Zero_Cool]

no I cant
and no, no sump, its a 10 gal
waaaait
what if I make rubble rock with the old rock? or just break it a bit?

I have done this for my tank. Take the large rock out and use a hammer and chisel to break it apart.

Do this as quickly and as safety will allow and get the rock back in the water. Wear safety glasses and gloves.

 

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[billyocean]

Bout 30 minutes and a chainsaw got the neighbors down the road squared away.

 

[Zero_Cool]

Bout 30 minutes and a chainsaw got the neighbors down the road squared away.

 

[billyocean]

Meanwhile this guys beggin for some water...soon my friend.

 

[stewy14]

I have done this for my tank. Take the large rock out and use a hammer and chisel to break it apart.

Do this as quickly and as safety will allow and get the rock back in the water. Wear safety glasses and gloves.

ok, so also, u are talking to the neighborhood dumbbutt lol
it fits in well with the new scape lol XD
but, maybe I will break it up, can the pieces be the size of rubble rock?

 

[Zero_Cool]

ok, so also, u are talking to the neighborhood dumbbutt lol
it fits in well with the new scape lol XD
but, maybe I will break it up, can the pieces be the size of rubble rock?

They can be whater size you want them to be as long as the scape is stable. If smaller rocks provide more stability then go for it.

Last thing you want is a pile of small rocks that blow over with the flow in the tank.