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pperez
08/17/2006, 05:18 PM
I recently took down my fuge to put a bigger sump in. So i took all the rocks and ran it through fresh water for a couple of days. Then i ran i t through some RO/DI water to absorb anything it was leaching. I might still put it in the oven too, not sure. But after it's all said and done, can i put this rock back in the sump so it begins to become live rock again? The fact that i ran it through fresh water should not matter right? It will be dry before it goes in. Is this ok?

Ciarán
08/17/2006, 05:19 PM
yep sounds ok to me, just check that all is dead first by circulating it in some SW for a day or so and checking for ammonia.

somethingphishy
08/18/2006, 07:48 AM
It seems you rinsed it enought so you should be fine to place it back in the sump.
If you are worried about a spike in ammonia do what was said above.

pperez
08/18/2006, 09:33 AM
Thanks guys. That's actually a good idea. I am going to run it in fresh saltwater for a few days before it goes in and then i will add them slowly.