yellow ace
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While you may cure your live rock in many different ways, the following method has been shown to be very effective. Curing typically takes from one to three weeks.
* Place the live rock in a new 30-gallon plastic garbage can.
* Cover the rock completely with freshly mixed saltwater.
* Use a heater to keep the water temperature near 80 degrees to speed die off.
* Create constant water movement with a powerhead or air stone.
* Keep the area dimly lit to prevent algae blooms.
* Perform 100% water changes twice a week.
* Scrub the rock between water changes to remove dead material.
* Consider adding bottom drains to the container to speed draining and water changes.
* Check water quality and test for ammonia. When ammonia tests are negative, the rock is safe for your aquarium.
Are these ample instructions?
-Ace
* Place the live rock in a new 30-gallon plastic garbage can.
* Cover the rock completely with freshly mixed saltwater.
* Use a heater to keep the water temperature near 80 degrees to speed die off.
* Create constant water movement with a powerhead or air stone.
* Keep the area dimly lit to prevent algae blooms.
* Perform 100% water changes twice a week.
* Scrub the rock between water changes to remove dead material.
* Consider adding bottom drains to the container to speed draining and water changes.
* Check water quality and test for ammonia. When ammonia tests are negative, the rock is safe for your aquarium.
Are these ample instructions?
-Ace
