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Dry Rock

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Sparticus, Dec 26, 2013.

  1. Dec 26, 2013 #1
    Sparticus

    Sparticus Inactive User

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    I have 85 pounds of Marco dry rock for my 125 gl set up. I dont have to cure that do I? Whats the best way to seed your tank with out adding anything bad to it? Place the live rock in the sump?
     
  2. Dec 26, 2013 #2
    bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Yes you do. Watch this video...
    http://aquarium.bulkreefsupply.com/search?w=how%20to%20cure%20dry%20rocka

    You can use this starter bacteria...
    http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalog/product/view/id/1758/
    or you can get a cup or two of sand from an established tank
     
  3. Dec 26, 2013 #3
    Sparticus

    Sparticus Inactive User

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    Im not seeing a video when I pull it up...Ill do some looking though. Thank you
     
  4. Dec 26, 2013 #4
    klmule Belle Plaine

    klmule Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Right from marcos website "
    However you will find our Key Largo rock 100% free of organics or "pre cured" this makes it safe to tank in an established system without fear of an ammonia spike."
     
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  5. Dec 26, 2013 #5
    Sparticus

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    Awesome thank you, I didn't see that on their website!!!!
     
  6. Dec 26, 2013 #6
    bobsfish

    bobsfish Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Try this link.

    http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/view/howto-curing-live-rock-for-saltwater-aquariums/


    Personally, I would still cure the rock and cycle it at the same time. If it truly has less organic material on the rock, it will simply cycle faster.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2013 #7
    klmule Belle Plaine

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    I put 100lbs of the dried key largo in my tank a little over a month ago and had no change in any of my parameters.
     
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