dry Fiji rock from BRS...

[greg1786]

I want to buy 25# of dry Fiji rock from brs to add to my existing 55gal reef tank. The tank is a year and half old and pretty moderately stocked with corals and very lightly stocked with fish. i already have about 45# of lr in the tank. my question is can I add this rock directly to the aquarium or must I cure the rock first


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[Fish Bowl]

Most definitely cure first. It's basically Fiji Live Rock that is left out to dry and then is sold.
If your in a rush, then an Acid Bath will make things go quite quickly and also may make the rock look better.

[joeogio]

cure it! there are organic compounds stored up inside it and you don't want to just introduce it to your healthy reef tank. buy a plastic storage tub and fill it with water from a water change and let it sit a few weeks, you will want to throw a heater in there and some sort of pump for circulation. test the water and watch for a cycle just like setting up a new tank


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[greg1786]

ok thanks guys. I thought it needed to be cured I just wasn't sure and knew someone here would kno for sure


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[Sugar Magnolia]

cure it! there are organic compounds stored up inside it and you don't want to just introduce it to your healthy reef tank. buy a plastic storage tub and fill it with water from a water change and let it sit a few weeks, you will want to throw a heater in there and some sort of pump for circulation. test the water and watch for a cycle just like setting up a new tank


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That's what I did for about 2 months before tossing it in the tank. Be sure to keep the tub topped off with fresh RODI, and do a water change with your water from the tank's water change.