how do i cure live rock?

[powderbluetang]

my 125 is just set up and has only water not salt and i was reading on how to cure but it sounds so complicated can someone please help me with how to cure lr ty

 

[scuba_steve]

turn the tank to salt water first (ro/di water of choice) !! buy some test kits !! add rock !! test !! then slowly add fish ect...

 

[powderbluetang]

i whold like to know how to do it so i can decide if i want to do it or not.

 

[scuba_steve]

its a bit more work/money than fresh for sure but alot to know and/or write in one message!! need to start reading a few books/post and ya can find all your answers here for the most part !!

 

[fishfreek]

Take a look at this article.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/showquestion.php?faq=2&fldAuto=6

 

[powderbluetang]

thanks i think i understand now

 

[powderbluetang]

for cureing live rock i dont need a filter of any kind do i

 

[scuba_steve]

no just water movemeny

 

[powderbluetang]

and a skimmer right with frequient water changes and keep takeing off the dead and no light for like 7-10days right