Cooking dry rock to live rock.

[Krozo]

Alright so I'm starting up my rock collection for my 300-428g build for this year and i have purchased dry rock.
I have my first 20lbs of the year in a 32g brute can with a pump for good flow.
My question is: do i need to seed it, like with a rock from a muture tank or will bacteria from just the water column of a mature tank suffice?
I ask because if i do need to use a rock, im gona need to get a six line to clean some up because all i have right now is covered in dusters and I'd rather not have them in my next build.
I heard that the dusters would survive the cook witch is why id need to clean them up.

 

[saltyphish]

You need to read up on cycling a tank. The bacteria can be seeded by adding goid established liverock or you can even add the bacteria in a bottle to help get things started. Also just tossing in a raw shrimp into the water with the rock and allowing it to rot will start the cycle. For what its worth skip the sixline. 1. Mine never touches dusters and doubt yours will either. 2. This is an agressive fish that should only be the last fish added to the tank. Otherwise they tend to kill off all new additions.

 

[FugeTown]

You need to read up on cycling a tank. The bacteria can be seeded by adding goid established liverock or you can even add the bacteria in a bottle to help get things started. Also just tossing in a raw shrimp into the water with the rock and allowing it to rot will start the cycle. For what its worth skip the sixline. 1. Mine never touches dusters and doubt yours will either. 2. This is an agressive fish that should only be the last fish added to the tank. Otherwise they tend to kill off all new additions.

Yup that six line don't put up with any bs

 

[Krozo]

Alright so basically, since its dry rock i just need to get it cycled.
I figured as much but i still wanted to ask.
And alright, i had just read that the wrasse would take care of my pest and i would have kept it in its own tank due to aggression.
But if that wont take care of my pests, what will?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Id guess hypo or hyper salinity OR a soak in fresh water would likely kill the worms. As would FWE or perhaps a more concentrated hydrogen peroxide. Neither would effect the cycle.

My question is: do i need to seed it, like with a rock from a muture tank or will bacteria from just the water column of a mature tank suffice?

Yes. the water will contain organics as well as some bacteria. not a bad Idea to throw in some sand or rubble to seed.

 

[Krozo]

Thank you, i added some water and a decent size piece of rubble that i cleaned in tank water makeing sure there was no pest on it.
It could have some micro bristle worms but thats fine.
Ive tossed 4 cubes of frozen food that i dont currently use in to start the cycle. I have it at the same salinity as my display and have the heat at 79.
Anything else i should do to make sure the rock matures with ease?
Also, all the other rock i have i covered in dusters, is there a fish or invert that could take care of them?
I'm running low on salt and id like to harm the bacteria and Coraline as little as possible