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I have been curing 60 lbs. of BRS rock in a container since June 1st, circulating water, 77-78 degrees, 1.024, This morning I tested my water (RODI) Nitrate 100ppm, Nitrite 0ppm, Ammonia .25ppm, PH (high range) 8.0. It seems that this is taking too long. Should I keep waiting and testing until I...

My BRS Pukani dry rock is almost cured. I have 100 lbs. of Carib-Sea gravel, 2 bags of live and 3 dry. Should I rinse the dry gravel in rodi water rather than tap water ? This is my 1st rodeo if you haven't figured that out by now. :) At this stage of the game I'm covering all bases. Hoping to...

I am curing 55 lbs. of Pukani rock in a 32 gal. container. I have a 1500 gph powerhead circulating the water. I added one shrimp. My question is, do I need to test the water along the way ? I will be topping off with RODI water as it evaporates. 1.024 & 78 to 81 degrees, no heater.

#1. I am am mixing Instant Ocean salt water for the 1st. time. I have 2 options for mixing, 1500 GPH powerhead or 251 GPH Syncra 1.0 pump by SICCE. Which would be best to mix the salt / water ? #2. After I have the salinity at .0125 and the temp. @ 78, in a new garbage can,I am curing 55...

I am brand new to the hobby. To date I have a 75 long glass tank, HOB AquaClear 110 filter, BRS 5 Stage Chloramines Plus RO/DI System-75 GPD and misc water testing equipment. I want to build a FOWLR tank starting with BRS reef saver dry live rock. I have the Reef Octopus 2000 HOB Skimmer on my...