Jan 10, 2012 #1 T tornado0123 Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 8, 2012 Messages 51 Reaction score 0 Location Flint Rating - 0% 0 0 0 so i have my rock ready and laid out and am off to buy a fliter power head salt test kit and chlorine killer can i get my rock/tank ready without a heater and light?
so i have my rock ready and laid out and am off to buy a fliter power head salt test kit and chlorine killer can i get my rock/tank ready without a heater and light?
Jan 10, 2012 #2 Boogie Community Member View Badges Joined Apr 5, 2010 Messages 41 Reaction score 1 Location Colorado Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I would recommend a heater. Need to keep the water at temp so it doesn't kill off the very bacteria you are trying to establish.
I would recommend a heater. Need to keep the water at temp so it doesn't kill off the very bacteria you are trying to establish.
Jan 10, 2012 #3 M Mufasa31 Active Member View Badges Joined Nov 21, 2010 Messages 182 Reaction score 3 Location Boston, MA Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I think a lot of people say it is best to cure live rock without light due to algae outbreaks. I protein skimmer also helps out when curing live rock.
I think a lot of people say it is best to cure live rock without light due to algae outbreaks. I protein skimmer also helps out when curing live rock.
Jan 10, 2012 #4 OP OP T tornado0123 Community Member View Badges Joined Jan 8, 2012 Messages 51 Reaction score 0 Location Flint Rating - 0% 0 0 0 cani skip on either the filter or power filer i'll be getting the oter next thursday
Jan 10, 2012 #5 M Mufasa31 Active Member View Badges Joined Nov 21, 2010 Messages 182 Reaction score 3 Location Boston, MA Rating - 0% 0 0 0 You really don't need a filter to cure live rock. However, you do need a powerhead to circulate the water.
You really don't need a filter to cure live rock. However, you do need a powerhead to circulate the water.
