Live rock question

[ty_05_f]

How do i know when my uncured live rock is cured. It has been sitting in a rubbermaid container for 3-4 days. I did a water change last night in the tub and scraped off the dead stuff. I was surprized i didn't have that much. All the coralline is still in tact and looks awsome. Do i just check and see if there is any ammonia left or what. Thanks for the help.

 

[katfish]

Keep close tabs on the ammonia level in your rubbermaid bucket. I would say that if they are near zero for atleast 2 tests ran 6-8 hours apart you should be safe.

 

[ty_05_f]

ok thanks. I'll check them in a little while.

 

[ty_05_f]

Well i checked my water and 0 ammonia. Kinda freaked me out b/c i would have figured i'd have some. I'll check later on and see if their there is the ammonia left. If not i will add the rock slowly over the week. Thanks for the help.

 

[thomas712]

Don't forget the simple smell test too. If it stinks then back it goes for more curing. If it smells like seawater then it should be ok.
Thomas

 

[ty_05_f]

yeah Wheni first got it, it stunk horribly. It was pretty bad in one part of the house. I did a water change on it last night and scrubed it pretty good to get all the dead off. But I still saw alot of life on it. There were some worms and tons of coralline of all different colors.