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Dobber 05-21-2008 08:53 PM

Eco Rocks
 
I just bought the eco rocks from bulk reef supply and im wondering on if i should cure them for the recommended time or if i could rinse and scrub them and then just throw em in the display... my thinking on this is that they are just like decorations the have no living organisms on them and therefor aren't going to pollute the tank and so when i put them in the algae and growth of organisms will just grow rather than need time to go through a nitrogen cycle

parkinsn 05-21-2008 09:50 PM

This is not going to answer your question about curing it but if you dont mind how much did you order (lbs) and how many pieces did that work out to?, which type(s)? and how does it look ie. shelf's cave's and what not? Thanks.

Brent F 05-21-2008 09:52 PM

Since eco-rocks are dried live rock and not man made they should be cured a couple days. Since they are a natural product you want to rinse them to get the dirt out from inside.

michika 05-21-2008 09:54 PM

Any photos to share? I'm pretty interested in ordering these rocks myself.

As for your questions, rinse them well, then you can cure them/seed them however you please, in your tank if you'd like, or in a separate container. If you didn't buy too much you can put them in the back of your toilet to wash them for a week.

RonPeter 05-21-2008 10:13 PM

I'd be interested in seeing some pics as well...also was the duty only $10.00 as advertised? Thanks.

Dobber 05-21-2008 10:37 PM

i will be posting some pics as soon as i can get my camera charged and i can put some photos onto my laptop

Captainhemo 05-21-2008 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonPeter (Post 325260)
I'd be interested in seeing some pics as well...also was the duty only $10.00 as advertised? Thanks.

The $10 is just the brokerage/customs clearance fee that UPS charges. GST/PST/ and Duty if applicable, are charged on top of the brokerage fee AFAIK.

Also anxious to see some pics :)

Dobber 05-22-2008 12:31 AM

to get the rocks shipped to my door they came up with a 73$ charge for duties and fees and i live in vernon BC so if that helps

RonPeter 05-22-2008 01:13 AM

Thank you.

Dobber 05-22-2008 01:14 AM

here are some pics
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=PICT0156.jpg
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=PICT0155.jpg
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=PICT0151.jpg
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=PICT0150.jpg
http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/k...t=PICT0149.jpg


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