? about live rock

reefnut · 02-03-2008, 07:23 PM

Hi all , I bought 13 lbs of cured live rock today at my LFS 7.99 a lb. he said it was cured and it did smell good so I put it in my sump. how long before i notice if there is going to be a spike, a day a wk? and what do I need to do if i have a spike? my tank is a 65 gal with lots of coral and fish. it has been set up for year. my lfs said i would not see anything or problems, so any advise is appreciated. thks

corrado007 · 02-03-2008, 07:38 PM

Just my opinion but if it doesn't smell I doubt you'll get any serious spike. If you do I'd just do a water change and keep an eye on it. You should be fine.

JWarren · 02-03-2008, 08:19 PM

With the addition of live rock you should not see a spike, but a reduction, if not within the first 24 hours, you will over time. If you get a spike, there is die off taking place, death = ammonia. If the rock didn't smell rank going in, you should be fine.

reefnut · 02-05-2008, 11:45 AM

Well day two no problems yet. looks like the rock was cured good.
thks all for your advise.

Witfull · 02-05-2008, 11:51 AM

if you would see a spike it would be in the 24 to 48 hr mark. the most critical time (if rock is honestly cured) is the drive home and how its packed. submerged or wet wrapped.

reefnut · 02-08-2008, 11:35 AM

It was wet wrapped Wit, but it dont look like there will be any problems.
thks Wit

02-03-2008, 07:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
reefnut Ricordea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 186 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	? about live rock Hi all , I bought 13 lbs of cured live rock today at my LFS 7.99 a lb. he said it was cured and it did smell good so I put it in my sump. how long before i notice if there is going to be a spike, a day a wk? and what do I need to do if i have a spike? my tank is a 65 gal with lots of coral and fish. it has been set up for year. my lfs said i would not see anything or problems, so any advise is appreciated. thks

02-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 764 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ? about live rock Just my opinion but if it doesn't smell I doubt you'll get any serious spike. If you do I'd just do a water change and keep an eye on it. You should be fine. __________________ Justin _________________________________ Please watch out for motorcycles (look twice, it could save a life). 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, Octopus NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 12k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, paired Yellow Watchman Goby & Red Striped Pistol Shrimp, paired O Clowns, 1 Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Scooter Blenny, and a Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse). updated 7/11/09 Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ? about live rock With the addition of live rock you should not see a spike, but a reduction, if not within the first 24 hours, you will over time. If you get a spike, there is die off taking place, death = ammonia. If the rock didn't smell rank going in, you should be fine. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

02-05-2008, 11:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
reefnut Ricordea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 186 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ? about live rock Well day two no problems yet. looks like the rock was cured good. thks all for your advise.

02-08-2008, 11:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
reefnut Ricordea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 186 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ? about live rock It was wet wrapped Wit, but it dont look like there will be any problems. thks Wit

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