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Unread 04/12/2010, 09:44 PM   #1275
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Originally Posted by john baker View Post
The live rock pictures you have posted look fine to me, the only difference I can see is it has quite a lot of dark color, but if you cannot smell anything this is the first sign of dying/decaying life on your rock. As far as water temp goes it is my opinion that 70 degrees is the lowest you should aim for. you are doing everything else to help it along, as long as there is some natural light over the rock all critters good and bad will survive. It is a good idea to rinse, shake and remove all crabs loose worms unless it is healthy looking. putting the rock 4-6 inches above the bottom of the storage container occasionally will allow critters to fall to the bottom of the container and you can then keep or discard them. Just remember that all critters on live rock are there as a balance in nature. I have seen mantis shrimps in reef tanks that are 1-2 inches and they are model citizens because everything has enough food.
Thanks John, agreed and noted......expecially the balance in nature part.

Peter


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