What to do with my old live rock?

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raidencmc

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I downsized my tank and have live rock and sand left over. I am not sure what to do with. If I were to store it would have to go in basement which is 50-60 degrees. I don't have an extra heater or I would keep it for water changes I guess or maybe sell it later on. Was wondering if it needs to stay warm or not to be OK.
 
It needs to stay reasonably warm. 50 degrees simply isn't going to cut it. Get an inexpensive heater and pump and use that to store the rock until you can sell it.
 
Or you could just ship it to me...:)
 
The LR and sand don't work in your sump? or you could put together a simple fuge to tag onto the sump.
 
reefplayground said:
The temperature is not going to have an effect on the live rock. Bacteria will stay alive and multiply anywhere from 41F to 140F. Low 50's aint going to dent its biological filtration capabilities one bit.
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No, but much of the fauna that aid in mass water movement through the rock will die. Granted, some will live, but given the price of live rock, I would want as little as possible to die. Bacteria should be the least of one's concerns with live rock--unless you bleach it or dry it, you'll have plenty of bacteria.
 
So if I keep it in the basement it will survive but just be OK. And as the temperature increases to the mid to high sixties the rock would be phenomenal? If anyone knows of any links that would aid in my decision making that would help too.
 
I'm not sure of any links, but many of the species you'll be dealing with are tropical and will prefer the warmer temps. They are also extremely hardy, but only to a certain extent. Beyond the 60s and most will die--even then many may be pretty lethargic, etc.
 
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