Dry Pikani bleach than acid bath

[vanreefer]

Originally Posted by WarDog

I left them in the acid for about 2-3 hrs, until the bubbles had all stopped and popped. Then added the baking soda and let that sit for another hour just to make sure.



Once it was all done there were still a few brown areas on the pukani.

Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

When I did it, I poured acid in, waited until the reaction was over, then poured more in until the reaction stopped. Then I let it sit for a couple hours. Then did baking soda.

How much mass do u guys think u lost?
Thanks
VR

[Easto]

I only left my rock in for 5 minutes or so. I don't know what the magic number is, but I know I can always put it in again if I needed to.

It was bubbling like crazy and I wasn't sure what was all going on under there so I dumped the baking soda in between the 5 - 10 minute mark.

As far as losing mass, I didn't notice any. I am sure you lose some, but I don't think it's significant.

Today was the only above freezing day I think we may have for a while. I was in a bit of a rush. I think I might just toss it in a bin and let it cycle in the dark for a while in the basement.

[WarDog]

To be honest I didn't even think about the loss of mass. If I had to answer I'd have to say not much.

[Bblinks]

Where did you get the acid?

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by Bblinks

Where did you get the acid?

Or Canadian Tire.

[Bblinks]

Cool thanks guys

[nbreau]

Not looking to hijack the thread but could you please explain the purpose behind this process ? Is it necessary or does it simply speed up the cycle time ? I'm setting up a 90 gallon and ordering about 60lbs from Eli and wondering if I can simply let it cycle in the new take over a few months with seed rock or should I be doing this process prior ?

thanks,
Nick.