hogfanreefer
Active member
Just set up my QT (20 gallon with a HOB filter, Cobalt heater and two 425gph Koralia's)
I know everyone says not to use any live rock because it would be useless after treating with copper. My question is can I add 5-6 lbs of live rock to cycle my QT and look at the live rock (aqua cultured so no reef damaged) as expendable in the event I have to treat with copper? I have ceramic media and a sponge filter in the HOB just thought the more surface area for the bacteria the better.
Or....could I cycle the tank with the live rock and then put it in the sump of my new tank (before any fish or med have been exposed to it). Would my media/sponge in the HOB have any less bacteria because of the live rock's presence?
I know everyone says not to use any live rock because it would be useless after treating with copper. My question is can I add 5-6 lbs of live rock to cycle my QT and look at the live rock (aqua cultured so no reef damaged) as expendable in the event I have to treat with copper? I have ceramic media and a sponge filter in the HOB just thought the more surface area for the bacteria the better.
Or....could I cycle the tank with the live rock and then put it in the sump of my new tank (before any fish or med have been exposed to it). Would my media/sponge in the HOB have any less bacteria because of the live rock's presence?