Next Step?

[fernalfer]

Ok so i have had about 100lbs. of Marco Rock Curing in a tub. I originally did this to release any phosphates bound up in the rock before putting it in my tank. This is a new tank build. Taking all precautions. Now my Rock is sitting in RODI Saltwater with a heater and a powerhead. My first reading was 0.123 for phosphates. After adding PhosFree and testing 24 hrs later the reading was 0.077. Repeating this process again the reading was 0.049. So they are going down. Now to my question. Once the phosphates are at reasonable levels, should i add to the tank and start my cycle? OR Should i start the cycle of my rocks inside the Brute Container since i'm taking my time getting this all going?

Is there any benefit to doing it one way or the other?

 

[kfisc]

I think you can add them to the tank. Good job on being patient and diligent! Adding them to the tank will simply keep you from doing your work twice. You'll have a cycle, may as well have it in the tank, where it counts.

 

[Grandlotus]

Put the rocks in already.

You need die off to start your cycle.

IMO, all this time could be being used to cycle your main display tank.

 

[fernalfer]

Put the rocks in already.

You need die off to start your cycle.

IMO, all this time could be being used to cycle your main display tank.

Marco Rocks have nothing on them for Die Off. They were never live rock. They are completely clean. I only put them in a tub to release the phosphates from the rock instead of having this happen in the tank and cause algae problems.

I will cycle with Dr. Tims or some other bacteria to get the tank cycled.