Es la primera vez que blanqueo unas cuantas rocas

Qwarex
Qwarex
@Qwarex · hace 1 año

Es la primera vez que blanqueo unas cuantas rocas

First time bleaching a few rocks

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That’s a lot of rock! What’s the process? I’ve always been scared to use bleach on anything reef related haha

Soak them in 1:10 bleach solution for at least 24h with a pump for flow, rinse them with a power washer after which you leave them in the sun to dry and then put them in a separate container with RO/DI water and some kind of dechlorinator,ike seachem prime. Change water daily and test for chlorine and po4 until no chlorine is left and po4 doesnt rise anymore.

Looks like you’re doing it right with the separate tub and bio-media. Just make sure to rinse well and neutralize any leftover bleach before reusing those rocks. It’s a bit of work but the extra peace of mind with pest-free rock is so worth it!

Thanks, I'll leave them in the bleach solution for about 36 hours after which I will rinse them with a power washer and then leave them to dry in the sun. After they dry I put them in a separate tub with RO/DI and seachem prime that I will change daily for 3-4 days. Then I will put them in the new tank with a few already established rocks and let them be for a week. After a week I plan on adding a few fish and easy corals I have laying around. Edit: I'm also bleaching the media haha, all of the rock and media was dry before. I had to bleach them so they wouldn't leach out phosphates and nitrates like crazy in the tank

Looks like you’re setting yourself up for a super clean start! I’ve never tried bleaching rock yet but curious to see how it goes for you and how long you end up curing it before it’s tank ready.

I won't be curing it, I'll put it straight in the tank (after dechlorinating) with a few already established rocks and hope for the best. I'll also add some aquaforest life source and wait for a week or two before adding a few fish. It should be alright, used some tank water and established rocks, they will practically cure in the tank

Sounds like a good plan! Using established rock and tank water should give you a nice bacteria boost. Keep us posted on how it goes!

Thanks 👍, I will. It will be a journey, the tank is quite big 🤭

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