starting new 75 gal reef tank

[calleighpark]

I am starting a new 75 gal reef tank with R/O water and live sand. I will also be adding approx 65 pounds of live rock to it. Can I add the rock to the live sand and cure the rock at the same time I cycle the tank or should I cycle the tank with the live sand first and cure the rock seperately and then add it after the tank cycles. There are so many opinions on this. :help:

 

[teen]

put the sand and rock in the tank and let the tank cycle. curing basically means cycling in a seperate container.

 

[frankthetank]

Agree with teen. Put it all in there. Uncured rock is perfect for a brand new tank.

 

[calleighpark]

Thanks a ton to both of you!! Iwas hoping you would say that.!!