Innovative Marine 30 AIO Long

diana a · Mar 24, 2019

No do not boil the rock! It will release toxins which can kill anyone who inhales the fumes.

diana a · Mar 24, 2019

You have no idea what was on the rock(s) prior to purchasing it.

Personal experiences with palytoxin poisoning: "Almost killed myself, wife and dogs"

deepblue68 · Mar 24, 2019

wow never heard that before but rodi water in white vinegar will take care of them in my experience only

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deepblue68 · Mar 24, 2019

learn something everyday

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Hallowhead · Mar 25, 2019

deepblue68 said:
wow never heard that before but rodi water in white vinegar will take care of them in my experience only

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So just remove rock place in RO/di and white vinegar for how long ? One day ? Just a dip? Rinse it after ?

deepblue68 · Mar 25, 2019

I would leave it for a week take it out and put it in rodi water for a day and let it dry out for another day.

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Hallowhead · Mar 25, 2019

deepblue68 said:
I would leave it for a week take it out and put it in rodi water for a day and let it dry out for another day.

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At this point should I just do all three of my rocks? Leave the tank running with no rock and constantly stir the sand to potentially get rid of any remnants ? The cycle will stop any progress correct ?

nightmarepl · Mar 25, 2019

Hallowhead said:
At this point should I just do all three of my rocks? Leave the tank running with no rock and constantly stir the sand to potentially get rid of any remnants ? The cycle will stop any progress correct ?

personally i had this issue where i got a rock and had 2 of them on it didnt really know much thought it was a cool alittle coral to add after doing some research and internet panic haha, i took the rock out of the water " had fuji pink fine grade sand " used a pair snips and just cut the f***er out with alittle rock so i barely touched it aswell, than i let the tank finish cycle " added bacteria ofcourse " after cycle finished i got myself 3 peppermints had them over 2 months no issues but they died due to my clown stressing the soul out of them never had the " Antipastas " again funny word for them

Hallowhead · Mar 25, 2019

nightmarepl said:
personally i had this issue where i got a rock and had 2 of them on it didnt really know much thought it was a cool alittle coral to add after doing some research and internet panic haha, i took the rock out of the water " had fuji pink fine grade sand " used a pair snips and just cut the f***er out with alittle rock so i barely touched it aswell, than i let the tank finish cycle " added bacteria ofcourse " after cycle finished i got myself 3 peppermints had them over 2 months no issues but they died due to my clown stressing the soul out of them never had the " Antipastas " again funny word for them

See the thing is I can confirm there are hundreds of little antipastas littered across the rock. They're all gonna grow ! It doesn't seem like I can add a peppermint shrimp yet so I'm feeling like just killing my rock and starting over.. which isn't at much

nightmarepl · Mar 25, 2019

Hallowhead said:
See the thing is I can confirm there are hundreds of little antipastas littered across the rock. They're all gonna grow ! It doesn't seem like I can add a peppermint shrimp yet so I'm feeling like just killing my rock and starting over.. which isn't at much

see what sucks is you probably paid top dollar for live rock, id take that rock back to the store and throw it at them haha, reason why i never go live rock always go dry rock and just use bacteria no point

Hallowhead · Mar 25, 2019

nightmarepl said:
see what sucks is you probably paid top dollar for live rock, id take that rock back to the store and throw it at them haha, reason why i never go live rock always go dry rock and just use bacteria no point

I would but the rock has so much character

I just wish I was told it had antipastas.. I paid very good money with them knowingly selling me it loaded with ****.

So I guess I'll be vinegar bathing it and adding bacteria. I worry about **** being in the sand tho

deepblue68 · Mar 25, 2019

if bringing back the live rock is option why don't you do that would be less of a headache . I hate to see you kill you rock and start all over. this is something that I did once and worked was I just lucky I don't know.

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Hallowhead · Mar 25, 2019

deepblue68 said:
if bringing back the live rock is option why don't you do that would be less of a headache . I hate to see you kill you rock and start all over. this is something that I did once and worked was I just lucky I don't know.

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The live rock is just so cool looking.. and although I know I can find similar live rock without antipastas on it I feel like just nuking the rock is the best case.

I just want to know if the sand / filter socks / hoses will be okay or does that have to get filtered / cleaned as well?

deepblue68 · Mar 25, 2019

I think it would be fine.if you bought that rock from a store I would definitely bring it back first.

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deepblue68 · Mar 25, 2019

have you tried the kalkwasser or peppermint shrimp it really works especially the shrimp

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Hallowhead · Mar 25, 2019

deepblue68 said:
have you tried the kalkwasser or peppermint shrimp it really works especially the shrimp

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Do you think it's okay to put a shrimp in the tank ?

I filled it Thursday. So it's barely began to cycle yet.

Sponge · Mar 25, 2019

Hallowhead... just want to take a second to say. Wow that sucks. I really feel terrible. But take solace in the fact that you didn’t have the tank up and running. So the only thing you lost is a little time. In my humble opinion. Nuke the hole tank. They could be anywhere and make you life miserable. Best of luck buddy.

deepblue68 · Mar 25, 2019

I do agree with sponge but before you jump into doing something take a step back do some research on methods to eradicate them and make a plan from there.the last thing i want to do is steer you in the wrong direction.
I would just get rid of that rock because there probably going to keep coming back if you don't fully kill them off and you will be going round and round with them

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Hallowhead · Mar 25, 2019

Sponge said:
Hallowhead... just want to take a second to say. Wow that sucks. I really feel terrible. But take solace in the fact that you didn’t have the tank up and running. So the only thing you lost is a little time. In my humble opinion. Nuke the hole tank. They could be anywhere and make you life miserable. Best of luck buddy.

Thanks man.. I am happy that my tank isn't established. All I have in life is time so although it sucks and I won't have fish / coral in my tank for a while I'd rather it be done zero headaches so in 3 months I am not wondering why my coral are dying and massive antipasta outbreaks.

Hallowhead · Mar 25, 2019

deepblue68 said:
I do agree with sponge but before you jump into doing something take a step back do some research on methods to eradicate them and make a plan from there.the last thing i want to do is steer you in the wrong direction.
I would just get rid of that rock because there probably going to keep coming back if you don't fully kill them off and you will be going round and round with them

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I just love the way the coral look

I have no problem breaking down the tank and leaving the rock out for several days to dry out and than vinegar bathing it a couple days. But you don't think that will kill it completely???? How would I clean the sand? Or are you saying just get new sand??