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niger trigger
08-02-2005, 11:52 AM
Quick question, I have just received some coral rock from my boss he brought it from Hawaii. I was wanting to put it in my fish tank, should I let it set in bleach for a few days and continue to rinse out until clean.Or is their another way to clean so i don't contaminate my tank.

maroon6000
08-05-2005, 07:32 PM
you can try to cure oyur rock in a different tank. when you do that you scrub it with a sponge or something and when it smells good your pretty much good to go.

dakar
08-06-2005, 11:56 AM
I wouldn't use any chemicals or anything like that to clean off the rock, nothing but saltwater and a stiff brush should do the trick. cure/cook it all in separate tub/tank with saltwater and a power head or two. No lighting will prevent algae growth.

jerryc
08-06-2005, 12:58 PM
I used a garbage can i put a water spigot in the bottom to make the water Chang
easier i also used Chang water from my tank to save a little