how to cure baserock???

reefermike1 · 12-18-2006, 10:07 PM

my other thread isnt doing so well so i thought maybe this would be a better title.

i purchased 25lbs of baserock for my display, i have it in a 18gal tank right now with a mj1200, heater, and 130wat pc light.

should i not run the lights?

how long should i cure it for before its safe to put in my main tank?

will there be much die off on dry base rock?

any other tips?

thanks

Wiskey · 12-18-2006, 10:38 PM

See the how to in the BB fourm about Rock Cooking by ShawnT, that's what I would do, but I would throw a little live rock (Like a pound or two) to kick start the process.

Whiskey

reefermike1 · 12-19-2006, 12:09 AM

whiskey i just gotta say, MUCH BETTER AVATAR!!!!!

Wiskey · 12-19-2006, 12:49 AM

You like that Eh? As soon as that pic was posted I knew I needed it.

Whiskey

Tim224DT · 12-19-2006, 11:54 AM

When i did the new base rock for my 72 gallon i had it in a 29 gallon tank with two power heads and a heater no light. I added a pound or two of LR then i just kept an eye on the ammonia and nitrites and nitrates.

Tim