Eco Reefer

Reef23 · #1 07-04-2011, 12:54 AM

Hi all,
Im upgrading from my current 75G to a 140G custom miracles tank. I have about 80lbs of live rock and will need another 50lbs+ to finish the new tank.
I will be purchasing the new Eco-reefer rock in the next few weeks. Will I need to cycle this rock before adding it to the new tank ? Or can I add it with my 80lbs of rock from my current tank and be ok ? Before I put my current rock in my new tank I was thinking about dipping all of it to make sure I dont bring any unwanted hitchhikers over to the new tank. Any suggestions on this process. Alot of the rocks have frags or green palys will the suggested method of dipping hurt these ?
Thanks

EcoReefer · #2 07-04-2011, 01:33 AM

You can add the Reefer Rock directly to your new aquarium (it won't be live but your live rock will seed the new rock fairly quickly). You can consider the rock as neutral. I only recommend a quick rinse of the Reefer Rock prior to putting in the tank.

As for trying to prevent bringing hitch-hikers to the new tank - this is going to be somewhat difficult. You can try putting each piece of live rock through a carbonated water dip. You dip for 30-60 seconds each piece in a bucket of carbonated water - a lot of the hitch-hikers will evacuate the rock quickly but you will not be 100% successful.

Reef23 · #3 07-04-2011, 02:03 AM

Thanks for the heads up,
I always read about people putting the rock through a vinegar bath, whats the reasoning behind this?

Aquattro · #4 07-04-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef23

I always read about people putting the rock through a vinegar bath, whats the reasoning behind this?

I can't say I've ever heard of that, but I imagine it's a good way to kill almost everything on your rock. Kinda like bleach....

Not on the Top 10 list of good ideas, IMO

sitandwatch · #5 07-04-2011, 03:21 AM

I just added mine right into the new tank no cycling, I would recommend a rinse.

Reef23 · #6 07-04-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sitandwatch

I just added mine right into the new tank no cycling, I would recommend a rinse.

I will deff rinse in some RODI water. I thought a mini cycle would start with the new rock and new sand ?