Dry rock soak using LC process

[DOGGIE750]

Real quick question

Using fresh (not SW) Tap water only (TDS is 20), could not afford RODI (drought mode in Cali) in brute container. No heater or pump.

Tap water will not be de chlorinated.

Check phosphate weekly and do 100% water change as needed.
Timeframe: 1-2months

150 lb used dry rock, spray washed, brushed, and chlorine soaked.

I would like to double check if soaking the dry rock without a heater and a pump would be sufficient for PO4 removal only. No live bacteria growth needed at the moment.

Your thoughts please. Thank you.

 

[ZeeSparrow]

Maybe? I think a pump would be helpful.

 

[rt67ghy]

Real quick question

Using fresh (not SW) Tap water only (TDS is 20), could not afford RODI (drought mode in Cali) in brute container. No heater or pump.

Tap water will not be de chlorinated.

Check phosphate weekly and do 100% water change as needed.
Timeframe: 1-2months

150 lb used dry rock, spray washed, brushed, and chlorine soaked.

I would like to double check if soaking the dry rock without a heater and a pump would be sufficient for PO4 removal only. No live bacteria growth needed at the moment.

Your thoughts please. Thank you.

I think it would work. I don't see any need for a heater or pump. The PO4 should gradually leach out but isn't there a possibility that tap water could introduce some undesirable elements (copper and aluminium readily come to mind)?

 

[CStrickland]

Why not do it the regular way using LC like the title says?
Then you don't need to change the water very much at all

 

[DOGGIE750]

Oh forgot to mention, yeah LC process will start on the 2nd week.