Live rock curing for new tank?

[Tyguy35]

Hey, I had a tank crash about 8 months ago ( my fault) and I decided I would start it back up soon. I plan to use the rock I previously used in the tank which has been out of water and dry since the crash.
My question is do I need to cure the live rock before use again.
Or
Can I use it to cycle my tank again without fish or corals?
Thanks

 

[Greg P]

What caused the crash? Hard to suggest what to do with the rock without telling us why it may or may not need cleaning/cycling

 

[Tyguy35]

I overdosed nopox

 

[Greg P]

If your tank isn't on the small side, use a tub with a powerhead and heater with new saltwater.
Leave it running for a week and see what cycle you get - NH3 or not and deal with it appropriately.
If you get PO4 readings perform weekly 100% waterchanges until you're happy with the tests.

 

[Tyguy35]

If your tank isn't on the small side, use a tub with a powerhead and heater with new saltwater.
Leave it running for a week and see what cycle you get - NH3 or not and deal with it appropriately.
If you get PO4 readings perform weekly 100% waterchanges until you're happy with the tests.

Yes I am using a small tank 20g. So I will just do it within the tank. Thanks.

 

[Tyguy35]

I want to add that this is going to be a new set up. So if I add the uncured old live rock that’s dry. Wouldn’t that aid in the cycle over the never two months or so?