Adding LR to an exisiting reef setup

gwilcom · 06/30/2008, 11:54 AM

I read through the FAQ's and saw the process by which I have to cure the cured LR I'm having delivered but I don't have an additional skimmer to use in my impromtu curing container. I have the powerhead and heater but no way of removing the organics from the water.
Any other suggestions on how to do this?
Should I augment the process with some bottled "good" bacteria?
Should I provide a light source or will indirect light be ok?

Thx all for the help.

joshkennedy07 · 06/30/2008, 12:01 PM

Water changes.

Do at least 2 100% water changes in the curing tank over 2-3 weeks to remove the excess organics. No on the bacteria additive and indirect light is fine.

When you think the rock is cured do some basic ammonia, nitrite tests to be sure.

06/30/2008, 11:54 AM	#1
gwilcom Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Warwick, NY Posts: 8	Adding LR to an exisiting reef setup I read through the FAQ's and saw the process by which I have to cure the cured LR I'm having delivered but I don't have an additional skimmer to use in my impromtu curing container. I have the powerhead and heater but no way of removing the organics from the water. Any other suggestions on how to do this? Should I augment the process with some bottled "good" bacteria? Should I provide a light source or will indirect light be ok? Thx all for the help.

06/30/2008, 12:01 PM	#2
joshkennedy07 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 248	Water changes. Do at least 2 100% water changes in the curing tank over 2-3 weeks to remove the excess organics. No on the bacteria additive and indirect light is fine. When you think the rock is cured do some basic ammonia, nitrite tests to be sure.