Preventing bacteria die off while scaping

[paphater]

I'll be upgrading the tank soon and I'll be adding about 60lbs of dry rock to about 150lbs of live. What is the best way to ensure I don't have a load of bacteria die off as I allow the cement to cure out of water, as I scape? I was thinking I'd submerge as much of the live rock as possible and then dump water on the any parts exposed to air while the cement dries. Will I have to continually do this over and over or can the rock stay exposed for 10-15 minutes without issue?

 

[sbash]

Are you using actual cement, or some 'cement' like product?

What is the cure time?

 

[paphater]

I'm using AF Stone fix. I'm not sure what the full cure time is but I think it needs to be out of the water for 15-20 minutes.

 

[mfinn]

Lay wet towels over the rock.

 

[Aquavaj]

How about a spray bottle filled with tank water? Or scape on a large flat pan that can hold some water at the bottom and pour the water over every few minutes.

 

[Growingreefer]

Hey man this doesn’t answer your question but important to know about stone fix. I screen shot the video they put out for information on the product. No idea what your stock list is like but don’t want you to lose anything.