Things You'll Need
- Plastic container
- Heater
- Thermometer
- Skimmer
- Powerhead
Instructions
Arrange the live rock in a large plastic container. The container should be significantly larger than the live rock to give adequate space for water.
Fill the plastic container with enough marine water to completely cover the live rock. Treat the water as you would treat any marine aquarium water, with the adequate level of salinity for the water volume.
Affix a heater to the container. The ideal temperature for storing live rock on a long term basis is 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use a skimmer and a powerhead if possible to ensure that the water parameters remain stable. This is important in keeping the organisms on the live rock alive during storage.
Perform weekly water changes of at least 50% of the water in your container. Make sure that the live rock is kept from drying out in order to keep the algae and other organisms alive.