Curing live rock, gettin antsy!

[timmy mac]

I was just curious, what was the fastest anyone ever cured rock?
I just recieved 45 lbs of live rock from a dealer in California, shipped to Iowa. I put into a tub of salt watet with heater,kemora protein skimmer and powerhead a few days ago. I have heard about he smell test, and dont think it really smells bad. I am getting excited to put it in my tank with the other rock, but am trying to hold back. Is there any way to speed up the process , or maybee it didnt have alott of die off? who knows? Not me thats for shure. Have empteyed the skimmer 3 times already. Any advice would b great thanks! Timmy Mac

 

[nas19320]

I know how you feel. I got 45 lbs friday and I am so anxious to get it cured. The only way to cure it is with time, there are no shortcuts at least that I know of. I don't have any smell either but I assume that will come with time.

 

[ty_05_f]

it took my rock 3 weeks to fully cure and that was only 15 lbs hopefully you won't have to wait that long. But i didn't have a protien skimmer in the tub. Good luck