when to add live rock

travis127 · 03-30-2008, 04:07 PM

so say you have everything set up and ready to go and about to start your cycle..(time for some multiply choice) Do you,

(A) Add your live rock with your salt mixed water

(B) Wait for a week or 2 for your levels to measure out better

(C) Wait until tank is cycled and fish safe and add live rock

(D) Other answer

I ask only cause I read adding your live rock helps get your cycle going
But I also read adding it before it is cycled can hurt the live rock some or cause die-off.... You experts out there counsel this 20 year old newbie give me a slap on the wrist if needed lol THANKS!!!

lcstorc · 03-30-2008, 05:22 PM

Assuming the LR is cured I would put it in the tank at the same time as the NSW.

goldenmean · 03-30-2008, 08:01 PM

Put the LR and sand (if you are using sand) in with the water.
You want both sand and rock in tank for cycle.

vbsurfer87 · 03-30-2008, 09:57 PM

you want to put the LR and sand in to start your cycle u might still have some die off but it will only be a small amount

travis127 · 03-30-2008, 10:07 PM

thanks guys you rock and id like to say sorry I guess i should have been posting this stuff in the starting a SW tank section! Im new to this site so I apologize!
Im a newB I have been reading up SW tanks for about 2 years now and just been to much on a pansy to jump into but I now have decided to try it out and with the help of you pro's I sure it willl turn out A BLAST!!!!!

03-30-2008, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
travis127 Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 238 View Gallery Karma Komment	when to add live rock so say you have everything set up and ready to go and about to start your cycle..(time for some multiply choice) Do you, (A) Add your live rock with your salt mixed water (B) Wait for a week or 2 for your levels to measure out better (C) Wait until tank is cycled and fish safe and add live rock (D) Other answer I ask only cause I read adding your live rock helps get your cycle going But I also read adding it before it is cycled can hurt the live rock some or cause die-off.... You experts out there counsel this 20 year old newbie give me a slap on the wrist if needed lol THANKS!!!

03-30-2008, 05:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,930 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: when to add live rock Assuming the LR is cured I would put it in the tank at the same time as the NSW. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

03-30-2008, 08:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,254 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: when to add live rock Put the LR and sand (if you are using sand) in with the water. You want both sand and rock in tank for cycle. __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My 2nd-QT-Wrasse My Second Quarantine Tank 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

03-30-2008, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
vbsurfer87 Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 54 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: when to add live rock you want to put the LR and sand in to start your cycle u might still have some die off but it will only be a small amount

03-30-2008, 10:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
travis127 Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 238 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: when to add live rock thanks guys you rock and id like to say sorry I guess i should have been posting this stuff in the starting a SW tank section! Im new to this site so I apologize! Im a newB I have been reading up SW tanks for about 2 years now and just been to much on a pansy to jump into but I now have decided to try it out and with the help of you pro's I sure it willl turn out A BLAST!!!!!

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