Diy reef rock ready for livestock?

[peterbrescia]

I just finished aquascaping my 150g with diy reef rock. I had the rocks in large containers with running water and pumps for about 4-5 weeks, and inside the tank for similar time with 4 water changes using RO water (last two were with saltwater) and main circulating pump running.
How will I know for sure the tank is ready for the cycleling process?

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[mcgyvr]

Its been cycling already for 2 weeks (once it was in saltwater)

What process/material did you use to construct the rocks?

 

[peterbrescia]

I used white Portland cement, white sand (aquarium sand) and crushed coral, and rock crystal (the kind used for water softer).

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[KafudaFish]

Looks good.

Test the pH to see if the rocks are ready.

 

[outssider]

It looks really good, two or three years in a tank and it will look fantastic...but....is it porous ??

 

[peterbrescia]

The pH is around 8.7 and as far as the porosity, I think it's pourus enough.

BTW: thanks for your interest

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[peterbrescia]

Reason for my concern is that I have a 10 year old hippo tang in a 30g cube, and want to transfer it in the new tank as soon as possible,

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[mcgyvr]

You need to continue curing the rock via frequent water changes/time.. That pH is still a bit too high for sustaining life properly at this point..

Patience..

 

[peterbrescia]

You need to continue curing the rock via frequent water changes/time.. That pH is still a bit too high for sustaining life properly at this point..

Patience..

Thank you for your input, I'll make more water changes, besides, I still have. To build a new sump and a new led light fixture.

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[tdool]

how is did you make out with this. Love the look of your rock and want to try it myself. I did DIY Live rock with Crushed Oyster shells about 18 years ago. it works great for many years. Want back in the hobby