1. Is there any way that I can buy Live rock and keep it alive before I have my tank set up. I see a lot of nice pieces and it would be cool if I could keep them in a tupperware tub with a circulator or something? The same with live sand.
I agree with Cpap. If you do the tuberware thing, you are going to need a powerhead and decent lighting. And if your going to do that it would be easier just to wait and set it up in your tank. But if you still want to do it, go for it.
-CuBB
I just responded to this in the other thread but IMO it would be pretty simple. Lighting may be the only issue... add a couple powerheads and a heater... feed it a little to keep the bacteria colonies alive but not enough to start any algae growth and it will be fine.
In fact if you wanted to you could cycle it like a normal tank and add fish lol
Don't forget that you are going to have to cure your rock in a tub for about a month regardless. You can cure it in your tank while it is cycling, but it will stink up whatever room you have the tank in for a few weeks.