What does live rock need to survive?
You will need a 30 gallon large container, we suggest a rubber garbage can or large 30 gallon bin. You will also need an aquarium powerhead to move water in the container around your live rock. You will need an aquarium heater, and last you will need a Saltwater Ammonia Test Kit.
Do you need to cure live rock?
Live rock must be properly cured to create a healthy marine environment. The biodiversity found on all transported live rock undergo some degree of natural die-off, especially delicate or damaged fauna and flora. As these encrusting organisms go through this process, they produce a large amount of waste materials.
Does live rock need to be kept in water?
Not only should you not keep them in water, but make sure to keep them in a bucket for no less than 1 day. They start to rot in stagnant water. There’s a big difference between shipped live rock, and rock coming out of and heading back into a tank.
Do live rocks need light?
Live rock doesn’t need lighting unless you want to retain the color. The bacteria on the rock and the critters that live inside don’t require any lights.
What is the difference between cured and uncured live rock?
The main difference between pre-cured live rock and uncured live rock is how they are handled once they have been collected. Pre-cured live rock is rock kept in special holding areas and sprayed with a constant mist of seawater. Uncured live rock is rock that has not been through this process.
Can you let live rock dry out?
In fact, if you let the rock completely dry out, the bleach would simply gas off and be reef safe again. While not as safe as a natural cure in which you simply let the rock soak for a long time in saltwater, a bleach cure is perfectly safe for anyone willing to put in the effort required to do it properly.
Do live rock need light?
How do you know when live rock is cured?
If it smells like the ocean or a jetty at low tide your good to go, if it smells like rotten fish it will need to be cured. The more scientific approach is to place your new live rocks in a container of salt water for 12-24 hours then test for ammonia, if ammonia is high your rocks will need to be cured.
How long does it take to cycle with live rock?
around 30 to 45 days
This process leads to the growth of the bacteria in the aquarium’s “biological filter.” From start to finish, this cycle usually takes around 30 to 45 days to complete, and depending on each individual aquarium’s set up and care variables, sometimes longer.