live rock curing

[doog]

when curing live rock before a tank is setup. what is teh minimum needed. I have a couple 55 barrels laying around would like to start curing some rock and not sure what I need to do so as far as minimums for filtration

 

[nichols]

I'd just use powerheads and heaters.

 

[madisonrose]

ive heard of just a few air stones and heaters
55g barrels may need a few more air stones than a 5 gallon bucket

 

[Behrmon]

I'd just use powerheads and heaters.

Me to, I just moved the PH's around every few days.

 

[doog]

excellent

wasn't sure if I should have a skimer to clean water I am guesing water changes to keep it fresh

 

[NateHanson]

Depends if you're trying to preserve life/hitchhikers on the rock. If not, and if smell doesn't matter, just dump the rock in the barrel with a pump and heaters, and let it stew for a few weeks. Check the ammonia level, and then let it stew some more if needed.

If you want to baby the stuff living on the rock, then a skimmer or regular water changes is a good idea.

 

[doog]

water changes

I have no problem doing weekly changes but no skimer to hook up to it yet

 

[SteveDola]

is it dry rock? or live rock? if its dry rock then Id just pop it in some water with a piece of Live rock and run a strong powerhead and heater. do a WC once every week until levels stabilze.If its live rock then Id consider 'cooking' the rock. check RC for details but its a good way to clean the rock of any algea.