Fiji Live Rock

[houndhome1]

I have 10 pounds of LR in my tank that I bought from a great LFS but it cost me a small fortune. I ordered another 25 pounds of "Fiji Live Rock" from another source (less $$$). What is the difference between this LR and the stuff I already have? It is supposed to be "cured". Should I quarinteen it for a few days before putting it in my tank? I've been reading the horror stories and I'm now nervous...

 

[ty_05_f]

Any live rock you buy online will not be cured when it arrives due to shipping unless it was shipped in water. You should cure it in a seperate place rather than in your tank ie. spare tank or rubbermaid tub. Place a powerhead and heater in there until your ammonia leves read 0 for a few days.

 

[andretti]

If it's not cured, you should only buy/add a little at a time...about 5-10 lbs at a time. This way, you will avoid amonia spikes. If it is cured, then you need not worry about anything. The added rock will help a great deal with you biological filtration.