Crushed Coral for new tank

robvia · 03-01-2004, 11:24 AM

Do I need to rinse crushed coral before I put it in my tank? Nothing in the tank yet.
I would think yes.

Should I just use a regular kitchen stainer and tap water to do this? Should I buy a new one just for this job? Any one I have already has been through the dishwasher and I would think would be suspect to add some detergants to the water that I would not want.

Thanks,
Rob

N2DEEP · 03-01-2004, 11:35 AM

Is this going to be a FO tank or reef? I would not go CC if its going to be a reef tank. detrius will get stuck in between CC causeing high nitrAtes

**Ninong** · 03-01-2004, 12:31 PM

I'm not a fan of crushed coral but some folks like it for fish-only tanks. You can rinse it just about any way you choose. I wouldn't worry about the strainer at all.

03-01-2004, 11:24 AM	#1
robvia Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 39	Crushed Coral for new tank Do I need to rinse crushed coral before I put it in my tank? Nothing in the tank yet. I would think yes. Should I just use a regular kitchen stainer and tap water to do this? Should I buy a new one just for this job? Any one I have already has been through the dishwasher and I would think would be suspect to add some detergants to the water that I would not want. Thanks, Rob

03-01-2004, 12:31 PM	#3
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,399	I'm not a fan of crushed coral but some folks like it for fish-only tanks. You can rinse it just about any way you choose. I wouldn't worry about the strainer at all. __________________ Ninong

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N2DEEP New in Town Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 4	Is this going to be a FO tank or reef? I would not go CC if its going to be a reef tank. detrius will get stuck in between CC causeing high nitrAtes

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