How long before adding LR ?

Atkins · 07-15-2001, 05:10 AM

Hi there,

Can anyone tell me how long i should wait after mixing salt water until i add LR ?

This isnt my first tank .......ive got LR in storage at the LFS after i started over with my setup. Last time round i had to wait as i needed ££ for the LR wheras this time i can go right down and pick it up whenever.

MarkS · 07-15-2001, 05:33 AM

Generally, most people aerate the water with an airstone for 24 hours before adding it to a tank. That might not even be nescessary in this case. I say just dump the rock in.

Mark

Atkins · 07-15-2001, 05:36 AM

Cheers for the fast reply Mark

I've got it mixing with a Tunze 3000lph PH at the moment....so its pretty turbulent in there. i realise it wont be "fully" mixed in such a short period of time but you recon it shouldn't have any negative effects then ?

hcp28 · 07-15-2001, 06:22 AM

I'd say wait what's 24 hours in the grand scheme of things right? I would be worried that the varied levels of the salt water unmixed would cause undue stress on anyhting living on my LR since you aid this LR is from a previous set-up I assume it has life on it. I'd wait till the salt water is properly mixed before adding the LR. Have you considered a PVC structure to support you LR in this setup? Take it slow you'll enjoy it more... either that or you'll tear all your hair out

07-15-2001, 05:10 AM	#1
Atkins Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bucks,England Posts: 813	How long before adding LR ? Hi there, Can anyone tell me how long i should wait after mixing salt water until i add LR ? This isnt my first tank .......ive got LR in storage at the LFS after i started over with my setup. Last time round i had to wait as i needed ££ for the LR wheras this time i can go right down and pick it up whenever. __________________ Cheers Marc Checkout my webpage...... www.Reefland.co.uk www.Ultimatereef.com The best UK BB!

07-15-2001, 05:33 AM	#2
MarkS Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 1,799	Generally, most people aerate the water with an airstone for 24 hours before adding it to a tank. That might not even be nescessary in this case. I say just dump the rock in. Mark __________________ 2 + 2 != 4 Two is only loosely associated with two by a plus sign and therefore doesn't enter the equation at all since it is only there by mere complicity. We shouldn't count it and leave well enough alone.

07-15-2001, 05:36 AM	#3
Atkins Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Bucks,England Posts: 813	Cheers for the fast reply Mark I've got it mixing with a Tunze 3000lph PH at the moment....so its pretty turbulent in there. i realise it wont be "fully" mixed in such a short period of time but you recon it shouldn't have any negative effects then ? __________________ Cheers Marc Checkout my webpage...... www.Reefland.co.uk www.Ultimatereef.com The best UK BB!

07-15-2001, 06:22 AM	#4
hcp28 Evil Czar Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,001	I'd say wait what's 24 hours in the grand scheme of things right? I would be worried that the varied levels of the salt water unmixed would cause undue stress on anyhting living on my LR since you aid this LR is from a previous set-up I assume it has life on it. I'd wait till the salt water is properly mixed before adding the LR. Have you considered a PVC structure to support you LR in this setup? Take it slow you'll enjoy it more... either that or you'll tear all your hair out __________________ Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall down an open manhole and die. -Mel Brooks

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