Curing live rock?? - Aquarium Advice

Reefaddict · 07-08-2004, 11:26 AM

I just received my [acronym:8b70de068e="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:8b70de068e] and I have a 20 [acronym:8b70de068e="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:8b70de068e] setup for curing it. I was wondering about adding substrate. Is this a good idea? I was thinking by adding some live sand, it may keep the ammonia and nitrates lower...im not sure about this, so for now there is no substrate.

Any suggestions for curing my [acronym:8b70de068e="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:8b70de068e] are greatly appreciated!!

fishfreek · 07-08-2004, 02:07 PM

If you have not seen this yet please reference our article Curing Live rock? I didnt even know it was sick.

I wouldnt add substrate to the curing vessle.

Atari · 07-08-2004, 02:20 PM

Yeah you want the rock to be the only subtrate for bacteria.. otherwise it will colonize the sand.

fishfreek · 07-08-2004, 02:36 PM

IN addition you can syphon off the dieoff that falls to the bottom of the curing vessle.

Reefaddict · 07-10-2004, 01:33 AM

Thanks fellas!

07-08-2004, 11:26 AM	#1
Reefaddict Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 201 Images: 1	Curing live rock?? I just received my [acronym:8b70de068e="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:8b70de068e] and I have a 20 [acronym:8b70de068e="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:8b70de068e] setup for curing it. I was wondering about adding substrate. Is this a good idea? I was thinking by adding some live sand, it may keep the ammonia and nitrates lower...im not sure about this, so for now there is no substrate. Any suggestions for curing my [acronym:8b70de068e="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:8b70de068e] are greatly appreciated!!

07-08-2004, 02:07 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	If you have not seen this yet please reference our article Curing Live rock? I didnt even know it was sick. I wouldnt add substrate to the curing vessle. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

07-08-2004, 02:20 PM	#3
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07-08-2004, 02:36 PM	#4
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	IN addition you can syphon off the dieoff that falls to the bottom of the curing vessle. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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07-10-2004, 01:33 AM	#5
Reefaddict Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 201 Images: 1	Thanks fellas!

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