Im getting 200 lbs of dry rock tomorrow which will all need to be re cured before it can be used in my tank, obviously.
How does one get the best results? Please discuss.
Ive always just taken water directly from my DT, put it in a large container (usually a 20gal Rubbermaid trash can) with a heater and a couple power heads and add the dead rock. Ill then take a good size chunk of rock from the DT and add it in with the curing rock in hopes this helps seed the dead stuff faster. Then I just let it cook for a couple 2 - 3 weeks while changing out the water bit by bit as I go as to avoid any harmful ammonia build up that may occur from the rock dying in the first place.
Im wondering if there a better way or am I even doing this correctly in the first place. Most of the rock I have purchased was already living and cured and when I have had to cure my own rock its been very small quantities, so 200 lbs is a bit out of my league, but not for long. LOL
Ive thought about adding bacterail suppliments as well as dosing the curing rock with some kind of pod treatment, but not sure about any of this, or if it would even be beneficial or a waste of money. Ive seen this crap called "Purple Up", but I prefer my coraline to grow naturally, so Ive never used it, not sure if it works or if its even any good for anything. Ive looked up quite a bit of stuff online, but thats usually hit or miss, so Im looking for some personal experience feedback.
How does one get the best results? Please discuss.
Ive always just taken water directly from my DT, put it in a large container (usually a 20gal Rubbermaid trash can) with a heater and a couple power heads and add the dead rock. Ill then take a good size chunk of rock from the DT and add it in with the curing rock in hopes this helps seed the dead stuff faster. Then I just let it cook for a couple 2 - 3 weeks while changing out the water bit by bit as I go as to avoid any harmful ammonia build up that may occur from the rock dying in the first place.
Im wondering if there a better way or am I even doing this correctly in the first place. Most of the rock I have purchased was already living and cured and when I have had to cure my own rock its been very small quantities, so 200 lbs is a bit out of my league, but not for long. LOL
Ive thought about adding bacterail suppliments as well as dosing the curing rock with some kind of pod treatment, but not sure about any of this, or if it would even be beneficial or a waste of money. Ive seen this crap called "Purple Up", but I prefer my coraline to grow naturally, so Ive never used it, not sure if it works or if its even any good for anything. Ive looked up quite a bit of stuff online, but thats usually hit or miss, so Im looking for some personal experience feedback.
