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Adding live rock to established tank |
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12-22-2005, 06:48 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: NorCal
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Adding live rock to established tank
How much can/should I add at any one time?
Fresh? Cured? Semi-cured? Nate |
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12-22-2005, 06:50 PM
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Governor
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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I would only add cured live rock to an established tank... if it truly is cured, there shouldn't be a problem... The uncured/partially cured could cause a serious nitrogen spike that would cause LOTS of problems.
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Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log |
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12-22-2005, 10:17 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Alta Loma,Ca
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I never add rock to my tank unless I cure it myself, no matter where I get it. All you need is a rubber made container, powerhead and a heater. Running some lights a few hours a day would be a plus. The cheap\famous "Lights Of America" fixture would be fine for anything that come on LR.
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12-22-2005, 10:28 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: boston, ma
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another option is to add dry rock.
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12-26-2005, 07:21 PM
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Citizen
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: ENGLAND/MILT
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A Diffrence Of Opinion
If You Have A Large Tank And Want To Add A Small Amount Of Rock To Your Tank Go For It. Rember That It Will Be An Additional Bio Load While Curing And Might Bring In Some Little Critters That You Might Or Mightnot Want. If You Have A Heavy Bio Load Already This Might Not Be The Best Idea.
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12-26-2005, 10:30 PM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Pittsburgh PA
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Hey golfish,
Are you speaking of the 9 watt Fixture? Thanks, |
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12-27-2005, 07:40 AM
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Owner
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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Actually, I think they are 65w.
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12-27-2005, 11:14 AM
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Just Moved In
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Pittsburgh PA
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Thanks Scott,
I looked at these at Home D. and there were 6 different models |
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