How should I completely wipe off everything on rocks

[PeetaCS]

I had uncycled rock that crashed my last tank, I pulled that rock out a while ago and it was just sitting in buckets of saltwater. I want to get rid of everything on it. Would I need a vinegar solution for a couple of days?

I just want it to be dry rock that I can place in my sump.

 

[RobZilla04]

I wouldn't use it if it caused you problems in the past. Pick up some cured live rock from your LFS instead.

 

[CrayolaViolence]

If the rock is uncycled and that's what caused the crash, all you really need to do is cure it. Put it in a trash can or large storage bin with saltwater, a heater, and a wave maker. Let sit for about 2-3 weeks. The water will turn a nasty shade of yellow when it's about ready to be taken out. Do a water change, let it soak for another few days, then insert into an empty tank to cycle the tank. Normally cured rock is safe to insert into an active tank, however if you are unexperienced with what cured rock smells like, it's best to let it cycle in your tank after it has cured in a bin.

 

[SDboatguy]

If the rock is uncycled and that's what caused the crash, all you really need to do is cure it. Put it in a trash can or large storage bin with saltwater, a heater, and a wave maker. Let sit for about 2-3 weeks. The water will turn a nasty shade of yellow when it's about ready to be taken out. Do a water change, let it soak for another few days, then insert into an empty tank to cycle the tank. Normally cured rock is safe to insert into an active tank, however if you are unexperienced with what cured rock smells like, it's best to let it cycle in your tank after it has cured in a bin.

Question : Why do you need to use a heater? I redid my rock work a few weeks ago, I let some of the rock dry out ,then they got rained on. So i pulled off as much growth as I could , vinegar bath for a couple pieces ,then rinsed in ocean water. Put them in a tote with water from the display, added a power head. Am I wasting time not using a heater? I plan on returning some of this rock to my fuge ,for future use.

 

[Sk8r]

Chemistry including biochemistry runs faster at warmer temperatures.

 

[matthemmings]

Bleach will remove most organic matter from the rocks and render them 'dry'. Just make sure you rinse all residue off and thoroughly dry them, then rinse again.

Also worth being aware that bleach + ammonia = ensure you're in a well ventilated area and/or wearing a mask!

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[SDboatguy]

Chemistry including biochemistry runs faster at warmer temperatures.

So if I'm in no hurry it'll work , but heating the water from 60 ish to 77 will help speed up the process ?

 

[Sk8r]

Mmm hmmm. Cold slows down a process---or stops it. Heat speeds it up---within reason. That's how both cooking and chemistry work.

 

[CrayolaViolence]

One of the points of curing rock is to begin growing a healthy biofilm on the rock. Water that is closer to the temp of your tank, will grow/keep a biofilm that is usable in your tank.

I would strongly advise AGAINST putting bleach on live rock. Live rock is very porous, and if the bleach is absorbed you cannot "rinse it off". It will absorb into the rock, killing any and all beneficial bacteria, and then later it could very well leach into your tank and cause an issue.