Handling of Live Rock

[Meadowlark]

I will be getting a shipment of Figi live rock. They are shipping it overnight. I want to take my time with the aquascaping of my tank. I thought that I would inspect and clean all of the pieces first and then put them into some aged salt water (2 to 3 days old) while I figure what needs to go where in my tank. Is it ok that I do it this way?

 

[Snowboarda42]

Yep.

 

[DaltonJames]

that would be fine how much live rock did you get and how much money was it and did you pay for shipping

 

[demonsp]

I like e frsh water dip to help remove unwanted critters. Inspect and remove any unwated hitchhickers. Like sponges or algea or ect.. If handling the rock use non-powdered rubber gloves ( some critters can sting ). If leaving in a tub any length of time use a air aitor and power head. GL

 

[JPagliai]

That will work fine. If you have a powerhead, throw that in the container too.

 

[Meadowlark]

I got 50 lbs of fiji live rock for $99 but paid alot for the shipping because time matters with live rock. Didn't want it on some truck somewhere all week.

I bought an extra powerhead...getting it tomorrow I'll throw it in there.

I would have never thought of the rubber glove idea. Thanks

 

[I'mRisenAquaRat]

Do not fresh water dip. The whole idea of buying live rock is to have live rock. Fresh water will kill good and bad critters all the same.

 

[Meadowlark]

Just put my live rock in my tank. How often should I check the ammonia and nitrite levels? daily? Weekly?

 

[kh6sat]

That will be OK.