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Dry rock question????

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by new2salt, Sep 25, 2015.

  1. Sep 25, 2015 #1
    new2salt Mingo

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    So I want to set up another tank and I have some dry rock if I put a piece of it in the sump of my tank that has been running for three years how long does it need to be in the sump before I can pull it out and put it in the new tank or do I just need to put it in the new tank and start a new cycle what's the best way to go in this situation
     
  2. Sep 27, 2015 #2
    new2salt Mingo

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    I know someone has an answer to this question where's everyone at? Also should I use some water out of the established tank to get this one up and going.
     
  3. Sep 28, 2015 #3
    D007 Cedar Rapids, IA

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    If you have just one piece of rock it won't do much to help with minimizing a cycle in the new tank. not enough biological filtration and bacteria available on one rock (unless the new tank is really small and rock is big )

    If you took out most of the established rock, rinsed it off in salt water from your tank then put that in with half tanks worth of your water + new it may help minimize cycle but would probly still have a small one
     
  4. Sep 28, 2015 #4
    Borky00 Lisbon

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    Ya what he said! :p:)

    If you are just looking to get the bacteria started, put as much dry rock as you can in the sump or main tank for 2-3 weeks. Then transfer it to the new tank. you will still get the cycle for the new tank but you will get your bacterial and pods growing.

    Have fun!:D
     

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