1. Apr 9, 2012 #1
   Marshalltown, IA

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   Does anyone have any knowledge about dry rock containing nitrates which will release nitrate when it becomes "live"?

    
2. Apr 9, 2012 #2
   

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   Dry rock will go throw the same cycle as a new tank does. It just depends on the rock on how bad it is.
   It would be a good idea to cure the rock before adding it to a established tank. It could possibly kill coral or fish that is already in the tank.

    
3. Apr 9, 2012 #3
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   Yes, I know that. Maybe I should have been more clear: Does anyone know if cured (dry) rock holds nitrates ( from where it was originally collected) and can/will release nitrates for a year or longer?  I thought a while back someone had posted something about dry rock recently purchased was noted for containing unusually high nitrates./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/unsure.gif

    

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