Curing Base rock?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by Reefguy, Jan 30, 2005.

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  1. Reefguy

    Reefguy Guest

    Just bought 60 LBS of Hawaiian Base rock from this guy @ www.hirocks.com . Do I need to cure these? If so how do I go about doing so? Can I just stick them in a bucket of fresh water and change the water daily?
     
    Reefguy, Jan 30, 2005
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  2. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    This rock is not live or dead, it's just rock that is calcium carbonate based. I would rinse it really well and add it to your tank while it is cycling. Over time it will grow stuff on it and become live rock.
    Anyone else?
    Jim
     
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  3. Poppy828

    Poppy828 Fire Shrimp

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    Throw it in the tank after rinsing very well. If you plan to add, which I would, some live rock to this, the live rock will seed the base rock and over time it too will become live. There is nothing to cure on the base rock so do not worry about that.

    T
     
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  4. Blade_Runner

    Blade_Runner Gigas Clam

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    I bought some rock from them. Wash it VERY well! It's a good idea to let it soak first. I had a ton of caked on mud and sand.
     
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