Rock out of water question

Oxymoron · #1 08-30-2009, 05:48 PM

When I received my live rock it was transported in a styrofoam container. It was also covered with newspaper which had been dampened with tank water to keep it moist. I'm sure 10 mins out of the water should be just fine for the live rock. Different corals may react differently to being pulled out of the water for ten mins. Someone else might have to jump in here.
Hope this helped a bit

Kronk · #2 08-30-2009, 05:51 PM

I wouldnt worry about it unless there are a lot of sponges on the rock.

Ron99 · #3 08-30-2009, 06:58 PM

Many corals are naturally exposed to air for prolonged periods at low tide with no ill effect so 10 minutes should not be a problem.

Glennrf38 · #4 08-30-2009, 07:59 PM

So the other question is:
I have some large styrofoam coolers. Can I use them to store the water, rocks, corals and fish while I am rebuilding the aquascape?

Leah · #5 08-30-2009, 08:11 PM

Are you planning on reusing the water? If so I think you would have to heat it and add
an airstone at least. Hope you get some other answers

Leah · #6 08-30-2009, 10:35 PM

How did you make out?