What to do with Base Rock.

I got 40lbs of base rock today to add to my 50lbs of live rock when I switch to the 90.

I have the rock soaking in salt water with a power head for now.

Is this the right thing to do ?
I saw the posts on curing live rock, but it doesnt seem like base rock applies.

Any help ?


\Cheers

 

I think if it was dried base rock that it all I would have done just give it a rinse and a soak I would give it a sniff once in a while if it doesn't stink you aren't having any die off or curing issues.

 

Thanks
Yes, dry and white.

Do I need to do the water changes like the live rock link described ? I cant see how this base rock will increase amonia. Hopefully I will be ready in a week or two to add it into the new tank.


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Those water changes are because the live rock curing process produces nasty stuff that you are every day having to brush and scrubb off, I don't think you are gonna have to go through that.

 

Here is a thread from the past. Short but sweet, I would read amcarrig's post at the end.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/live-rock/how-prepare-base-rock-50464.html#post467105