Pre-Rinse / Cycle Marco Rock in Large Aquarium

[coreytrv]

I am amidst aquascaping a large vertical "column" shaped tank. It's 4' x 4' x 7' and I have to climb into the roof, and down a rope ladder inside to build up the rock work.

As such there is a lot of in and out, and fabricating inside the tank with tools. So I won't be able to rinse / pre-cycle the rock.

Using dry Marco rocks that are over a year old. How should I cycle / rinse?

Would it be beneficial to hose down and rinse the rock inside the tank, then drain it out, prior to the initial fill?

Attached photo for reference.

 

[lapin]

The large pieces of rock will have tons of dust from shipping. I would at least rinse them really good before putting them in the tank. I bought the 1200 lb box is how I know

 

[coreytrv]

They are sort of already in the tank, plus I'm drilling in rods, so there will be more dust.

Is the pre-rinse just faster for water clarity?
Is there a legitimate pathogen concern from dry rocks?

I guess I'm wondering if give this is a new build, if its worth the time to wash these in the tank and drain it out- OR just plan on filtering longer or using socks or something?

 

[Tarantula424]

Unrelated, is that a serval in the pic?

 

[lapin]

Is the pre-rinse just faster for water clarity?

Yes

Is there a legitimate pathogen concern from dry rocks?

No

 

[coreytrv]

Unrelated, is that a serval in the pic?

Lol, good eye