Life has caught up with me

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So I started a 36gallon and realized I don't have enough space for all the equipment needed. I have ordered a 17gallon rimless that I plan on setting up, but who knows when I'll have to time to set it up properly, and I want to take my time. So, what do I do with the 25lbs of live rock I have? I do NOT want to store it in buckets of water keeping it alive till whenever I eventually need it again. This rock is very seasoned from previous tanks it was in, and it is loaded with bristle worms which I don't care for, so killing it isn't gonna hurt my feelings. The only thing I'd like to keep is the beautiful purple coriline algee if possible.

So what would you guys suggest to do to this rock so it's in prime condition for placing in a new tank in the future?

P.S. sun bathing isn't really possible at this time of year in Canada

 

[greech]

No other way. You have to keep it alive and lighted if you want the rock to stay in that condition.

 

[barjam]

To recure the rock in a bucket would take a good month or two. Dry it now and a month or two before you are ready to use it again throw it in a bucket with a powerhead. Or just cure it in the tank and wait a month before putting in livestock. I would be inclined to cure it in the bucket to let bacteria maybe skip some of the algae phases.

You will lose the coralline though. Not a big loss though.

 

[s_kelley]

Find someone with a large sump you can store in.

 

[Slystone]

I vote sell it until life slows down.

 

[worm5406]

Put it in a bucket with a heater and power head.

Put it right beside the TV... You will see it daily and be motivated to get moving in life and get things ready.

BTW... I did not like the bristle worms either, thought they were a pest... Now I kinda like to see them moving around and know that they are a part of the cog.

 

[igot2gats]

I vote for selling it, or just letting it dry out and keeping it for when you need it. It will become 'live' again when you cycle your tank.

 

[MARINECRITTERS]

Why would you kill it?, live rock cost double so you should keep it that way.
Put it in a bucket with a powerhead and heater. It will help cycle your tank faster, which will make you happy in the long run.