Cycling new tank with fresh live rock

[Barry_Cuda]

I've got the live rock on order from KP aquatics for my new tank and am expecting it later this week. My plan has been to cycle the tank using the inevitable die-off from the rock (I expect it will be shipped damp) as the ammonia source, but I'm concerned that there may be *too much* die-off and ammonia levels may rise too high. Is it best to cure the rock for a couple of days before adding it to the tank, or is it OK to just put it directly from shipping into the tank?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I’d put it in the tank. The larger water volume will dilute the ammonia and give you a better chance of saving the good hitchhikers like coral.

 

[dbl]

+1...throw it in and start the cycle. Be sure to start a build thread if you haven't already. Great way to share and track your progress.

 

[Barry_Cuda]

+1...throw it in and start the cycle. Be sure to start a build thread if you haven't already. Great way to share and track your progress.

Build thread is here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/biocube-32-build-thread.466827/