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[andy51632]

I have a 75gal w/ 150lb lr that has been curing for 3-4 weeks. Nothing else but. lr My readings are sg: 1.025
ph: 8.3
alk: 6meq/L
no2: 0.1
no3: 2
nh4: .05
I need probally 30lb of live rock to finish my aquascape that I want. I am just going to go to the lfs and buy some premium rock that has been cured. Should I wait until my tank has fully cycled before I buy cured liverock? Will it hurt the liverock or critters on it with my reading the way they are?

 

[jaybird101]

Cured LR will help speed up the cycle process. Won't hurt LR.

 

[geridoc]

I would not put cured rock into a tank that is still cycling. the high levels of ammonium may kill off some of the hitch hikers on your cured rock. I would let the tank finish cycling, then bring in cured rock from the lfs. Just keep it wet, and make sure it is a short ride from the store to your tank. That way all of the critters on the rock will do fine.

 

[hatessushi]

Originally Posted by GeriDoc
I would not put cured rock into a tank that is still cycling. the high levels of ammonium may kill off some of the hitch hikers on your cured rock. I would let the tank finish cycling, then bring in cured rock from the lfs. Just keep it wet, and make sure it is a short ride from the store to your tank. That way all of the critters on the rock will do fine.
Agree.. also do a water change after the cycle before you put the new cured LR in.

 

[andy51632]

Well there is a problem with that. The nearest fish store that sells live rock is 90 miles away. :notsure: (1)Could I possibly bring a rubbermaid tote w/ some saltwater in it with me? That way I could totally submerge the rock and keep the heat in the car cranked.

(2)Or would I be better off getting some uncured of the internet and curing it in my a rubbermaid tote?
(3)Is it true that uncured rock will hold more biodiversity than cured rock?

 

[newtothis]

im about to buy 100lbs of LR which im putting into a 75 gallon tank for curing...
question is that what typically happens does the amonia spike rapidly to a point where i need to change the tanks water frequently?
im trying to look at this in a way that is most effective and cost efficent....
i know about the curing process for both an empty aquarium and doing it through a bucket, rubermaid container etc but which method is easier?
my plan is to stick it all in the 75 gallon take it out once or twice a week for scrubbing then returning it
any thoughts?