Live rock HELP.

[Greg129]

Is it okay to cycle a tank with bleached live rock? I didn't use actual bleach on them - they just have some white areas on them. The other areas have coralline algae. Also, is it okay to cycle a tank with sand and live rock or just the live rock? Thanks.

 

[Rock Anemone]

Yes and yes. The bleached area on the rock will become covered with different algaes and life soon enough.

Rock Anemone

 

[Blown 346]

The sand wont help cycle the tank, the rock will do that. It is fine to have both during a cycle.

 

[Greg129]

Thanks for the replies. I knew the sand wouldn't be benefical. As long as it is not hurting anything, I'm going to add it.