keeping LR live

[JMorris271]

Last week I had to take a DT apart due to some construction in the tank room. All the rock is cycled and in 2 barrels until the work is done. What do I need to do to keep it live?
Thanks for your input here.

 

[thegrun]

You need to keep the water heated and have a small pump for circulation. The bacteria is reported to stay alive for up to a year without a food source, but I would add a pinch of dry flake fish food every couple of days to be sure, particularly if you have any snails or other clean up crew members in there.

 

[JMorris271]

I only have WP 40's . Would they be too much?

 

[thegrun]

While overkill, I don't see a problem with using a WP-40.

 

[JMorris271]

Would there be any use to add some Stability to these barrels as far as helping the bio maturity along to enhance the bio population on the rock once transferred back to the restart this DT or would this be a waste of time and product?

 

[thegrun]

Would there be any use to add some Stability to these barrels as far as helping the bio maturity along to enhance the bio population on the rock once transferred back to the restart this DT or would this be a waste of time and product?

I wouldn't waste my money on it. Providing heat, water circulation and a little food is all you need to do.

 

[JMorris271]

I wouldn't waste my money on it. Providing heat, water circulation and a little food is all you need to do.

OOPS! Haven't been feeding.:blown: