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10-29-2007, 07:41 PM
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Replacing LR
is it possible to slowly replace the LR in a tank ? i was wanting to do this to get 100% rid of cyano, & get some new colorful life-filled rocks, mine never had anything on them  if so where can i get some really great rock loaded with all kinds of critters 
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10-29-2007, 07:46 PM
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oh some more info, i'll be changing the sand bed slowly over the next few months & i dont want to replace anymore than 50% of the rock
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10-29-2007, 07:48 PM
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I loves me a water change
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How far are you from Indianapolis and Premium Aquatics?
And replacing LR slowly is just fine.
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10-29-2007, 07:49 PM
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well i rarely get out of state, been 15 years since i have been anywhere out-of-state, so i need to get some delivered.
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10-29-2007, 07:53 PM
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I loves me a water change
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Premium Aquatics and Marine Depot are a few good choices. The reason I bought up PA is cuz it's a bit cheaper if you pick it up.
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10-29-2007, 08:12 PM
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howcome it says on there that you have to Cure the live rock that is not pre-cured ? i want the life to live, not cure & kill it !
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10-29-2007, 08:20 PM
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Any LR that is out of the water for any extended period of time will have to be cured.
I think I am missing what you're trying to say.
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10-29-2007, 08:30 PM
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ok, ill detail what im getting to, i didnt know it was shipped dry, that would kill any sponges or coral. then if i cure it it new salt water, that would kill everything else. wouldnt it ?
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10-29-2007, 08:36 PM
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If I recall correctly, they put wet newspaper over the LR. Stuff still dies, though.
I am sitting here wondering if it would better to cure a piece in an established tank, or in a bucket of saltwater...
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10-29-2007, 08:39 PM
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they say curing it in a established tank it could crash
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10-29-2007, 08:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChilisREasy
they say curing it in a established tank it could crash
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Indeed. If you put it in a tub/bucket to cure, and keep the temp up, I think it will be okay.
Sorry, I wish I could be more help.
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10-29-2007, 09:13 PM
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It can be rebuilt.
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remember the more life that is on the LR the more the LR is full of phosphates. i woud rather get LR that has been sitting in a tank for 3 months and void of life than some that is covered in algae and critters.
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10-29-2007, 11:04 PM
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I say just let the rock do its thing in time it too will be colorful and full of life...
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