Curing live rock and lighting for it

Mikro · 07/19/2006, 08:30 AM

Should the live rock be covered during curing so its in total darkness or should it receive some low light?

geckofrog · 07/19/2006, 09:47 AM

I wouldn't cover it unless it was outside and things could get in it, just be sure to add some sort of aeration device.

If its inside, keep it uncovered and drop a few powerheads to get some flow.

Live rock is the easiest thing in a reef tank and very forgiving.

WDLV · 07/19/2006, 09:50 AM

I'd give it a little fresh water dip too just in case there are are any undesirable critters in there. They'll often crawl out.

07/19/2006, 08:30 AM	#1
Mikro Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Omaha,NE U.S.A. Posts: 1,093	Curing live rock and lighting for it Should the live rock be covered during curing so its in total darkness or should it receive some low light? __________________ Mikro Current Tank Info: On 12/18/04 Started 75gal. reef tank

07/19/2006, 09:47 AM	#2
geckofrog Registered Member. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 505	I wouldn't cover it unless it was outside and things could get in it, just be sure to add some sort of aeration device. If its inside, keep it uncovered and drop a few powerheads to get some flow. Live rock is the easiest thing in a reef tank and very forgiving. __________________ Ryan Current Tank Info: 75G,

07/19/2006, 09:50 AM	#3
WDLV Skunk Hybrid Freak Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena, MD. USA Posts: 3,003	I'd give it a little fresh water dip too just in case there are are any undesirable critters in there. They'll often crawl out. __________________ - Walter D. LaRoque V "The tanks go or I go." - Ex Wife