Help with cycling Dry Rock

[dgarrison]

I am new to the hobby and am setting up a 90 gallon aquarium. I recently purchased some Reef saver Dry Rock from Bulk Reef Supply and am looking for tips to cure the rock. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Tahoe61]

Are your plans to cure the rock in another bulk container other than the display tank?

Basics are water to Sg 1.025 approx, temp 76-80, some flow. You can let it cure for roughly 4-6 weeks without any other intervention or you can add a raw table shrimp or my preferred method of bacteria in a bottle such as Microbacter7 or Dr.Tims products. Ghost feed the rock occasionally and you're good to go in about 6 weeks as long as test for ammonia and nitrites are in line.

 

[dgarrison]

I was hoping to Cycle it in the display tank because i have just finished building the stand and canopy and setting it up in my living room.

 

[Shep]

All you have to do is put the rock in with fresh saltwater and then toss in a table shrimp and let it go for a few weeks. simple as that.

 

[dgarrison]

I appreciate your help. Thank you

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Nice tank and can't wait to see it progress!

 

[dgarrison]

Another question: Can I add the live sand in while the rock is curing?

 

[Tahoe61]

Yes, I would wait until water is to Sg and temp prior to adding the live sand otherwise it defeats the purpose of using live sand.

 

[dgarrison]

I purchased an RO/DI system and some Brute containers to make my own water so I can make sure the Sg and temp are right before I add it to the tank.

 

[Tahoe61]

Sounds good.

Nice tank.