chichimom79
reef junkie
My question is, how come you ordered your rock before you were ready to mix your saltwater? :shock:
Live rock question
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Neno reefs
Reefing newb
I was mainly asking how to make rock last a bit longer because of the salt problem but yep whats done is done so geuss i will have to wait.
And i missed where you asked about where the rock came from, Premium Fiji Live Rock South Seas Aquatics
Well things could be a lot worst :bounce:
Neno reefs
Reefing newb
I am ready mix the water with salt any time now. just dont have a refractometer. (because of the snow storm) (Same happend with the rock)
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
Ok, reason I asked is because I was curious about the shipping and packing process. Right from the page you link to it says...
And on their shipping page...
I would have done the overnight shipping to the airport.
But I have a feeling they are just shipping in wet newspaper or something, not in water. So either way, you will have a bunch of die off which is why they are telling you to cure it in a separate tank. But after several days you can be sure it's pretty much all dead.
Next time you want to order real live rock, order from Live Rock - Tampa Bay Saltwater Aquacultured Live Rock
They do it right, and you will be AMAZED at the rock you get.
Sorry about the weather, that sucks! I've lost whole coral shipments due to surprise ice storms and stuff. :(
And on their shipping page...
I would have done the overnight shipping to the airport.
But I have a feeling they are just shipping in wet newspaper or something, not in water. So either way, you will have a bunch of die off which is why they are telling you to cure it in a separate tank. But after several days you can be sure it's pretty much all dead.
Next time you want to order real live rock, order from Live Rock - Tampa Bay Saltwater Aquacultured Live Rock
They do it right, and you will be AMAZED at the rock you get.
Sorry about the weather, that sucks! I've lost whole coral shipments due to surprise ice storms and stuff. :(
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Neno reefs
Reefing newb
I thought i would want it not cured because the die off would start the cycle? Or am i wrong,
Neno reefs
Reefing newb
Well the Rock came to day... IT was great!!! A little cold but still very wet and very colorfull. There is a bunch of coraline algea and something that kinda looked like a plate or mushroom coral. (i think it was dead though) Tank is still cloudy so cant see if there are any hitchhikers (I hope there is!)
I wish i had my refractometer now but it will be here tomarow or the next day, no use crying over spilled milk.
I wish i had my refractometer now but it will be here tomarow or the next day, no use crying over spilled milk.
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
Keep plenty of fresh RO on hand test Ammonia daily. Be ready to do some massive water changes.
Neno reefs
Reefing newb
I thought i want ammonia so the tank can cycle or am i missing something?
d2mini
Reef enthusiast
You do and you will but if you want to keep anything alive that might have actually made it (you mentioned hitchhikers) you will want to stay on top of it.
dannyboy
PLUHH
I take back my input, sry, was stuck on page 1 when replied
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