TF1 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I need to replace a piece of live rock that has bubble algae and aptasia on it. Both appeared to just show up within the past week. Phosphates, nitrates etc are all zero. Basically I just want to ditch the rock and replace, but I don't want to start another cycle. Tank is a month and a half old with some torch, Rics and one small clown. Thanks in advance Link to comment
seabass Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I'd just break off small pieces of the effected rock. It's possible to replace the rock, but you should really cure (cycle) it in a separate container before you put it in your display tank. Link to comment
TF1 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 So just break of the corner that has the aptasia and chisel out where the bubble algae is? My other option is purchasing a large rock that has a mixture of zoas all over it. I'm assuming that the rock with the zoas would still provide live rock filtration. I should also point out that I like the rock with the zoas so it's not as if I'm settling..... Link to comment
G0nePhishin Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 get some peppermint shrimp, they are cool and useful. Link to comment
seabass Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 So just break of the corner that has the aptasia and chisel out where the bubble algae is?Yep, that should take care of it. My other option is purchasing a large rock that has a mixture of zoas all over it. I'm assuming that the rock with the zoas would still provide live rock filtration.While the corals will reduce the surface area of porous rock, it will still be an effective biological filter, so either option should be fine. Link to comment
TF1 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Thanks seabass- I'm going to do both option to salvage the rock. Cheers tf Link to comment
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