Can I add live rock during cycle ????

[Retired_AF]

I FINALLY have my first saltwater tank full of water and pumps running.

I am starting a fishless cycle and currently have 100 pounds of dry rock in the tank. I am in the process of dosing the ammonia to 4ppm (a little at a time so I dont put too much in). I want to add some live rock at some point to start coraline algae growth plus whatever else comes with it (hopefully GOOD stuff).

My question is, do I have to wait for the cycle to complete before adding a piece of live rock or would it be safe to go ahead and add it to the tank (after curing, of course)?

 

[Hondatek]

You can cure it in the tank now with doing a fishless cycle . It will release ammonia as well and since there is no fish your good to add it.

 

[AquaRick]

Add it now. It'll cure while you finish your cycle.