How Do You Save Live Rock In An Aquarium?
Live rock adds beauty and benefits to any aquarium. The natural rock not only acts as a filter to help keep your water pristine, but it also serves as a refuge to your marine animals. Because live rock is a living organism, however, it needs to be cared for. The most important thing to remember about live rock is that as it sets it gives off ammonia. You must change the water regularly while your live rock sets out of the tank. Also, there is a difference between curing live rock and trying to save it while you rearrange or even move your aquarium. Fill a plastic container halfway with salt water. The weight of the rock will displace the water, causing the water level to rise as you stack the rock. Once you have the water in place, remove the rock from your tank and place it into its temporary location. All the rock must remain wet. If any part of your rock is exposed to air it will dry out and kill the organisms contained in that area. Place an air pump or filter into the container an
