bleach + live rock = :)

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by iceman, Nov 1, 2014.

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  1. iceman

    iceman Fire Worm

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    Hey guys I was wondering how much bleach to use to kill my lr it's pretty nasty stuff. Thanks
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Depends on how much of a rush you are in I suppose.I usually add about a 1/8 cup for a 5 gallon bucket.:)
     
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    iceman Fire Worm

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    Thanks. I have a good bit of rock is there a point where you can use too much? If so what can happen.
     
  5. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Well, sort of, but you'd mostly just be wasting bleach. +1 to 1/8 cup per 5g.
     
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    iceman Fire Worm

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    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    What are you trying to kill on your lr?
     
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  9. tunamike

    tunamike Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    muratic acid bath will dissolve organics... i use it to clean my base dry rock and clear out holes...i go strong(5:1) but for your application could go weaker... just a thought
     
  10. timkatz71

    timkatz71 Astrea Snail

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    +1 on acid! Depending on how much rock you are doing depends on how much you will need. Acid is low ph, as you clean/ out the rock into it it will start to neutralize, the more acidic it is the more effective it is.