marinelife80 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I have about 15-20lbs live rock from an invert and fish only tank i had a few years ago. I had scrubbed as much of the life off of it and dried it. Its been stored in a dry dark place for about 2 yrs maybe a little more. I'm thinking I can use it as base and just seed it with a few lbs of good quality live rock on-top. Will this take alot more time for the tank to cycle? Will I have to wait longer before adding corals? It will save me alot of money ,but I know the coraline algae and other life will take time to grow on the other rock. Im a patient person [ being on a very very budget for the project it will be worth the wait. Marine Boy Link to comment
Saltwater Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Yes, you can use this as base & seed it with LR, you will just need a few pieces of LR. You can use a cocktail shrimp from the grocery store to cycle the tank.... Link to comment
sandmantis64 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 no it shouldnt if you use max water flow. i used 900 gph in a 25gal. for two weeks, although it cured in FOUR days i kept it longer im also on a budget. my amonia shot to 8 over night, 75% h20 change and its been fine ever since appx. 2.5 mo. now and growin coral on rock. addatives will help you tremendously if you fallow directions x's 2 for one month. (1 tsp. week,use 2) i use calcium,strontium,molybdenum,iodine,essential elements,iron and magneese. best of luck and be patient it will happen. Link to comment
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