rock
- Thread starter Lytehouse
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Ooooops, looking this morning, I forgot the link to the rock
This is very nice rock that could make your aquascape.
I was told a year ago this may not be available again.
http://www.mycomas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=479
mskohl
Active member
I checked on the mycomas selling thread and didn't see a deadline. How much longer do I have to figure out how much I want?
Do you need to be paid beforehand or when it comes in? Paypal okay?
I posted these questions in that thread as well, but wanted to post here just in case you looked here first.
Thanks.
http://mycomas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=479
Do you need to be paid beforehand or when it comes in? Paypal okay?
I posted these questions in that thread as well, but wanted to post here just in case you looked here first.
Thanks.
http://mycomas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=479
That's interesting - the linked thread says "You are not authorised to view this forum."
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mikencarol
Damn My Avatar Buggs Me
I ordered at box....at that price......go anywhere and try to buy rock...ANY rock .....for that price.........
mskohl
Active member
Copied this from the thread on the mycomas forum:
Curing Fresh Live Rock.
Curing live rock is easy, if you follow a simple plan.
Consider it to be a coral, or fish, you are simply quarantining for several weeks.
The first thing you need is good saltwater, in a large enough barrel to take both the water and the rock, and ensure all the rock is submerged. A Brute Rubbermaid will hold 150lbs of rock easily.
Into this barrel add water from your tank as you perform a water change. If you are not doing a water change on your main system, just make saltwater up in the barrel, as you normally would. The BEST thing is to do a water change as you will help your main system and help seed the curing rock with lots of bacteria from your tank.
On arrival of the rock, get the water circulating and add a heater or two to keep the temperature good.
I like to have circulation from the bottom of the barrel to prevent dead spots at the bottom of the barrel. As you open the box, examine the rock and remove any tufts of sponge or macro algaes. I would recommend using gloves as the rocks may have bristle worms and other irritating items on them.
Once cleaned, add the rock to the barrel.
Leave it for a few days and check. It is likely to smell a little, but the water should be clear. If it is not clear, you need more water flow. It is important that the top of the water is agitated to ensure gaseous exchange.
Move the rock about and leave it.
After two weeks, do a water change with old tank water. After this, the rock may be ready.
The easy way to test is the “sniff test” if it smells fresh, its good. If it smells like the very breath of Satan, then it’s likely not a good idea to add it to your tank yet.
When curing rock, you don’t need lights, but don’t place a lid on the barrel as this stops airflow.
If you have a skimmer spare, this can be used as well.
If you have questions during the curing process feel free to contact Paul or Ed - they both have a lot of experience with this.
All orders need to be placed by Wednesday, the 30th, by midnight.
Curing Fresh Live Rock.
Curing live rock is easy, if you follow a simple plan.
Consider it to be a coral, or fish, you are simply quarantining for several weeks.
The first thing you need is good saltwater, in a large enough barrel to take both the water and the rock, and ensure all the rock is submerged. A Brute Rubbermaid will hold 150lbs of rock easily.
Into this barrel add water from your tank as you perform a water change. If you are not doing a water change on your main system, just make saltwater up in the barrel, as you normally would. The BEST thing is to do a water change as you will help your main system and help seed the curing rock with lots of bacteria from your tank.
On arrival of the rock, get the water circulating and add a heater or two to keep the temperature good.
I like to have circulation from the bottom of the barrel to prevent dead spots at the bottom of the barrel. As you open the box, examine the rock and remove any tufts of sponge or macro algaes. I would recommend using gloves as the rocks may have bristle worms and other irritating items on them.
Once cleaned, add the rock to the barrel.
Leave it for a few days and check. It is likely to smell a little, but the water should be clear. If it is not clear, you need more water flow. It is important that the top of the water is agitated to ensure gaseous exchange.
Move the rock about and leave it.
After two weeks, do a water change with old tank water. After this, the rock may be ready.
The easy way to test is the “sniff test” if it smells fresh, its good. If it smells like the very breath of Satan, then it’s likely not a good idea to add it to your tank yet.
When curing rock, you don’t need lights, but don’t place a lid on the barrel as this stops airflow.
If you have a skimmer spare, this can be used as well.
If you have questions during the curing process feel free to contact Paul or Ed - they both have a lot of experience with this.
All orders need to be placed by Wednesday, the 30th, by midnight.
