jshev Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I started reading that I should have cleaned my dry rock I got at the store. There was definitely some black spots on the rock. So being that I was only four days in on my cycle I decided to pull them and acid wash them. Well,..... the acid completely eat away the rock. They lost most of their weight. Now Im not sure if I should use them. To top it off they still have those black spots and smell like muriatic acid. What do you guys think. Should I use these rocks? are they to porous now? I want to grow coral. Please give me your thoughts. I have a 10 gallon. I left the saltwater and sand in the tank. Should I have changed sand? or can I keep it? I just want to get this going. I don't mind waiting the time to cycle and didn't get live rock cause those rocks looked all slimy and stuff. Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Rock is not too porous, that's actually a good thing. Try soaking it in a bucket of saltwater for just a little while just to get the smell out of it. I don't think it will hurt your tank, and you don't have any livestock to worry about yet. Link to comment
BlindZide Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 That looks like an awesome rock to have in the tank. Link to comment
jshev Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Rock is not too porous, that's actually a good thing. Try soaking it in a bucket of saltwater for just a little while just to get the smell out of it. I don't think it will hurt your tank, and you don't have any livestock to worry about yet. But do you think those black spots could cause problems for me in the future, or would the acid have taken care of anything that could cause harm? Link to comment
vegasgundog Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 The black spots will cause a whole lot less stress than my "semi cured" rock with lots of dead sponges. On a side note u know how to make the pesky neighbor disappear . Link to comment
BlindZide Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Those black spots could just be the rock itself. If you cant scrape it off then it shouldn't be anything that can harm your tank. I would find out if the acid will hurt the tank and if so figure out how to get it out of the rock and then use that beauty. Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 i don't think the black spots are anything to worry about Link to comment
jtwisconsin Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 A good soaking in saltwater and I think you are good to go. Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 But do you think those black spots could cause problems for me in the future, or would the acid have taken care of anything that could cause harm? You are overthinking things, the tank isn't THAT fragile. If you still like the rock, I would still use it. The black spots are no big deal. I would soak the rock in rodi or something though if it still smells like acid. BTW, if you go read your pH should be <insert # here>, don't add pH buffer, never add pH buffer. There. I just saved you from the most common mistake new people to the hobby make. Link to comment
Hammerstone Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I think the Rock looks cool! Link to comment
Bcb577 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Rock looks great!I would definitely soak it in saltwater if it still smells like acid Link to comment
jshev Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Thanks for all the comments. I think I will soak the rock and use them. I also wish I would have just left them in the tank, but moving forward now. Link to comment
cruiZe Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 +1 looks cool to me !!! The spots will get covered up eventually so you won't have to look at them forever. you're good Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 The biggest issue I find is ppl over thinking and over reacting. It leads to difficulties. Like Tamberav said. It looks like holy texas rock. If you like the rock, soak/rinse/repeat. Ppl chasing and buffering ph- leads to problems. Ph changes throughout a 24hr period. Photosynthesis effects ph. Its very simple to cycle a tank. Livesand, liverock, water. With dry rock, add a piece of LR and watch the tank cycle. Link to comment
Tamberav Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Good catch Clown79, That does look like Texas holy rock. I believe that is is pretty dense? Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I like the look of holy rock. It looks really nice in tanks. Its more dense than LR, it offers less biological filteration but others use it in their reefs. Many use it as base rock. Adding a small piece or 2 of LR should help with the biological filteration. I used tufta rock and LR in my old 55g with no issues. Link to comment
Bcb577 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I like the look of holy rock. It looks really nice in tanks. Its more dense than LR, it offers less biological filteration but others use it in their reefs. Many use it as base rock. Adding a small piece or 2 of LR should help with the biological filteration. I used tufta rock and LR in my old 55g with no issues. I have some pieces of holy rock in my bc 14 although it doesn't look as good as the one going into this tank!there were actually employees at my lfs telling me I couldn't use holy rock in saltwater.finally two other employees settled the debate and I went with it,although it made me question weather my tank would be messed up causing me to overreact to everything going on in my tank you and a col others helped me get through the ugly phase of my tank,so a big thanks to all of you! Link to comment
Hammerstone Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 what do you guys think? my favorite so far!!??? Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 That looks really neat, I like the rock with lots of holes Link to comment
vegasgundog Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I like it! I think you should buy more of the same rock dissolve it away again and wham! You got a new business selling cool rock. Link to comment
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