What type of rock to add to existing setup?

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  1. bherbst

    bherbst Astrea Snail

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    I currently have a 65gal reef tank that has been up and running for 8 months. When I started the tank I added 65 lbs of live rock. Through adding coral I am running out of rock surface. I would like to add more rock, but dont want to (recycle/spike) the tank. What are my options for adding rock? Any help would be much appreciated!

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  2. M-Ocean Man

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    Just as long as you are only adding like 10 or so pounds at a time you can add cleaned/quarantined base rock (not live rock) to your setup and you will only experience minimal additional cycling - maybe not even a noticeable cycle at all.
     
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    Thanks for your help!
     
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