Curing Live Rock

[Jim Cannon]

I woulda, coulda, shoulda bought more rock when I began. Now I want to add some small pieces to my 12G Nano to enhance the landscape.

However, now that my tank is all cycled and there are living creatures in it, I don't want to screw it up.

I have two large pieces about 6 lb each. I want to add a few 1 lb to fill in some areas.

the only way to know you have 'cured' rock, is to cure yourself. So whats the easiest way? I was thinking this.....a 5 gallon bucket, filled with water from my tank that I removed during a WC, and a water pump.

How do you KNOW know that it is fully cured? Do I need light on it? Whats a good length of time to cure?

Any other suggestions?

 

[mister crabs]

add a heater and thats all u need. to find out when itscured testthe bucketwater just like you would your tank. dont need light and could take up to a month

 

[Jim Cannon]

A heater!!! I knew I was missing something. I am no rush to add it, so a month would be just fine with me.

Thanks

Jim