How to bring dead coral back into live rock.

[softail]

I have just aquired some really cool looking dead coral that has been sitting outside for 20+ years. What can I do to condition this rock and make it live again so I can put it in my reef tank? I am new to the hobby so any help will be apperciated.

Thanks
Softail

[justahobby]

You are adding to an established tank? If so, clean it well and add it in. The existing bacteria will colonize it soon enough.

[justahobby]

yYou may want to use bleach or vinegar, but be sure to rinse thoroughly and let soak in freshwater. iF you detect any bleach odor, rinse and repeat.

[softail]

The tank has had live stock in it for 4 1/2 weeks now and all seems to be going great , so I guess it is an established tank by now ??
Do the corals need to be boiled in hot water 1st then cleaned afterwards ?
I just want to make sure that I dont crash the tank by doing something wrong here .
Like I said before, I am new to the hobbie and have questions .

[alton]

When you add it, add one piece at a time and wait a few days to add another.