Curing BRS Reef Saver?
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Huff747
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I believe on their website BRS recommends curing all dry rock but reef saver won't have the organics of Pukani so it probably wouldn't take as long because you're not really waiting for all that to rot away.
BigCitySmallReef
Zoaholic
This is what I used for my new reef. I tested every week and never noticed any leeching. I let mine cure in the tank for 5 or 6 weeks just to be safe and haven't had any issues.
mahindra.dev
Euphyllia Lover
I used reef saver and didnt notice any organic material.
Setup my scape and did the cycle, which lasted for 6 weeks. That itself was like a cure process. But yeah don’t need to from what I have experienced.
Setup my scape and did the cycle, which lasted for 6 weeks. That itself was like a cure process. But yeah don’t need to from what I have experienced.
Kellie in CA
Valuable Member
I did a 2 island set up in my new tank. One island was about 5 years old from my existing tank.
The other was new BRS reef saver rock. I gave it a good rinse, but that's it. Put it all in on the same day and I haven't had any issues.
The other was new BRS reef saver rock. I gave it a good rinse, but that's it. Put it all in on the same day and I haven't had any issues.
madweazl
2500 Club Member
I didnt have any issues with the BRS Reef Saver rock either but that doesnt mean it cant happen. I went through most of their reviews and didnt see anyone complaining about it either.
Leon Gorani
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How did you cure your rock? I have reef saver dry rock and I want to cure it just in case. Do I need to test phosphates and nitrates every week? I was going to let it sit in saltwater with a bottled bacteria (dr Tims or something else) for about two months then do a 100% water change. Do I have to change the water every week after that? and how do I know it is done curing? is this the right way of doing it? thanks.
Kinjirra
Active Member
Per your other thread...Reef saver doesnt need curing as there is nothing to cure. Reef saver is old reef rock from like a million years ago mined out of the ground in Florida. Curing is the process of removing dead organic matter so it doesnt foul the water in your tank. Reef saver is well beyond that stage. If you want to do an extended cycle then get a big trashcan...fill with salt water...put in a heater..something for flow...added Bottle bacteria and follow directions on the bottle.
Leon Gorani
Active Member
Gotcha, I will definitely end up doing that!
okay stupid question but if I do that and add bacteria and let it have a long cycle, I don't need to have any filter on it or do I have to change the water every other week? do I need to add food or anything to keep the bacteria alive? thank you
Kinjirra
Active Member
You will need a nutrient source for the bacteria...cleanest way is Ammonia drops. No filter needed since no solid waste and you may need to do a water change to remove excess Nitrates but nothing major...cycling isnt nearly as complicated as curing. Follow directions on whatever product you use
