LR in the sump

George · 10-25-2006, 10:02 AM

I know people keep extra LR in their sumps, but do you have to provide any light for that or just good water flow? Are their downsides to doing this?

I tried a DSB filter recently (the bucket o' sand in the sump thing) and it's not really doing anything, possibly doing worse. The bucket, however, would be perfect for holding additional LR to help with filtration.

tsciarini · 10-25-2006, 12:54 PM

no light required... its only there for additional biological filtration

bluegrasssweety · 10-25-2006, 2:42 PM

You would only need light if you decide to put macros in with the rock.

bluegrasssweety · 10-25-2006, 2:50 PM

You would only need light if you decide to put macros in with the rock.

bluegrasssweety · 10-25-2006, 2:52 PM

how did I post this twice

George · 11-13-2006, 5:14 PM

Bump with a follow-up question:

If I have base rock I want to turn into live rock (cured, ready to go just dry), can I just place it in the sump and it will eventually go "live" again (albeit devoid of coraline and the usual stuff)?

Showtime305 · 11-13-2006, 5:16 PM

You say it's cured, but it's dry? Please explain.

johnqx4 · 11-14-2006, 4:46 AM

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If I have base rock I want to turn into live rock

Short answer... Yes. Takes a little time but it will happen. That is basically how they culture live rock (albeit on a somewhat larger scale)

BTW, if it is not live it can't be cured. I assume you mean clean

Regards,

johnny

10-25-2006, 10:02 AM	#1
George Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 44 Posts: 2,528 City: Staunton State: VA Occupation: Software Architect	LR in the sump I know people keep extra LR in their sumps, but do you have to provide any light for that or just good water flow? Are their downsides to doing this? I tried a DSB filter recently (the bucket o' sand in the sump thing) and it's not really doing anything, possibly doing worse. The bucket, however, would be perfect for holding additional LR to help with filtration.

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10-25-2006, 12:54 PM	#2
tsciarini 2008 BoD Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 33 Posts: 2,601 City: Alpharetta State: GA Occupation: PACS Administrator	no light required... its only there for additional biological filtration

10-25-2006, 2:42 PM	#3
bluegrasssweety Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 110 City: Lawrenceville State: GA Occupation: Administrative	You would only need light if you decide to put macros in with the rock.

10-25-2006, 2:50 PM	#4
bluegrasssweety Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 110 City: Lawrenceville State: GA Occupation: Administrative	You would only need light if you decide to put macros in with the rock.

10-25-2006, 2:52 PM	#5
bluegrasssweety Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 33 Posts: 110 City: Lawrenceville State: GA Occupation: Administrative	how did I post this twice

11-13-2006, 5:14 PM	#6
George Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 44 Posts: 2,528 City: Staunton State: VA Occupation: Software Architect	Bump with a follow-up question: If I have base rock I want to turn into live rock (cured, ready to go just dry), can I just place it in the sump and it will eventually go "live" again (albeit devoid of coraline and the usual stuff)?

11-13-2006, 5:16 PM	#7
Showtime305 Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 32 Posts: 1,938 City: Smyrna State: GA	You say it's cured, but it's dry? Please explain.

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