Minitank Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I have read somewhere in the forum that it is sometimes better to use dead rock than live rocks so that no pest like mantis shrimp or worms will be introduced to the new tank. Also, the dead rocks can ultimately becomes live rock over time. But there must be disadvantages of using dead rocks, otherwise why so many forummers are still using live rocks. What are the disadvantages beside longer cycling time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Reefer yikai Posted September 12, 2009 Senior Reefer Share Posted September 12, 2009 if u use 100% dead rocks, it will ultimately remain dead. dead rock can only become liverock in the presence of other live rocks. that way, the "live" things can spread and make home in the dead rock. also, the variety of microfauna and other wonderful things that grow on your dead rocks will be determined by your live ones. more live rock = a greater number of microfauna. fully cured liverocks free of pests are one of the best things to have in an aquarium. good biological filtration, abundant live forms and great hiding places for your fishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minitank Posted September 12, 2009 Author Share Posted September 12, 2009 if u use 100% dead rocks, it will ultimately remain dead. dead rock can only become liverock in the presence of other live rocks. that way, the "live" things can spread and make home in the dead rock. also, the variety of microfauna and other wonderful things that grow on your dead rocks will be determined by your live ones. more live rock = a greater number of microfauna. fully cured liverocks free of pests are one of the best things to have in an aquarium. good biological filtration, abundant live forms and great hiding places for your fishes. Thank you for your advice. Looks like i have to look for liverocks and get rid of the pests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bugattilambo Posted September 12, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thank you for your advice. Looks like i have to look for liverocks and get rid of the pests hmm what you can actually look for right now is those reefers that are currently decomming as they have kept their rocks for a period of time, there shouldnt be any pest in it and it would also enable you to cycle ur tank faster cheers Quote Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever. Member of: www.marineaquarist.sg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Does anyone has experience with dead rocks ? How long will I need to make it live again assuming if I introduce a few pieces that is live ... Need advice .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted March 13, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2010 Does anyone has experience with dead rocks ? How long will I need to make it live again assuming if I introduce a few pieces that is live ... Need advice .. there is no fixed time, alot of factor will come in. best method still using test kit to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member zorden Posted March 13, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted March 13, 2010 i used dead rocks for my tanks. Cook the rocks, cycled and use http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437342 Quote I am just an average FR (fish reefing) writer. If you like my FRs, please upz my points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hotsoup Posted March 14, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2010 Me too using dead rock. save the hassle once n for all Quote 2ft cube with 2.5 sump 400w MH with 6 x 24w blue T5 Hydor wavemaker controller Aquatronica controller Daikin compressor with double coil RM CR H&S out sump skimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member iskay Posted March 14, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted March 14, 2010 But there must be disadvantages of using dead rocks, otherwise why so many forummers are still using live rocks. What are the disadvantages beside longer cycling time? Live rocks contain a huge variety of beneficial (in addition to detrimental) flora and fauna. If you use pure dead rocks, these beneficial organisms will need to be introduced into the tank via other means. e.g. live rock/sand from a donor reefer, bacterial cultures, NSW, etc... Quote "Be formless... shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle; it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot; it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friend..." - Lei Siu Lung (Bruce Lee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkoh08 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 for me i use dead rock and intruduce just a 2inch live rock which is free from pest and buy life sand to make it work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Live rocks contain a huge variety of beneficial (in addition to detrimental) flora and fauna. If you use pure dead rocks, these beneficial organisms will need to be introduced into the tank via other means. e.g. live rock/sand from a donor reefer, bacterial cultures, NSW, etc... oh ok... i've only access to NSW. so probably that is the only source of "life" for my dead rocks... many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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