i dont have my tank setup yet, but im getting LS & LR, will i be ok?

[Solowkoe]

I dont have the tank setup yet, but a guy that is helping me, is gonna bring me some live sand and LR this weekend. what do i need to do to take care of the LS AND LR? do i need to hookup my filter, skimmer, powerhead, heater or light?

Thanks for everyones help from this site, this place has been so much help to me.

[serotonin]

In my opinion, the ideal is to hook it all up if you can. At the least get the heater and a powerhead or two going. The skimmer is also helpful if the LR is not cured.

[amcarrig]

Get a large food grade plastic container and fill it with salt water (I would use separate containers for rock and sand). Put your rock into one container with a powerhead and a heater. Put the sand into another container with an airstone (won't blow the sand around) and a heater.