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Old 09-19-2007, 09:28 PM
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i ordered some live rock from aquacon.com...... the shippment was sent last friday with fedex ground, estimated date is this friday. so im wondering how long does is live rock still good, in those conditions?
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Did you order cured or uncured rock. No rock is alive after a week out of the water. This doesnt mean that the rock is no good. It just means that you need to cure it before using it with animals. In time the rock will thrive with life again.
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Old 09-19-2007, 09:32 PM
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its uncured, and i got nothing in the tank. just trying to get it ready for cycling
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Old 09-19-2007, 09:36 PM
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I would throw it in your tank as soon as you have your water in and your salinity is correct. After you have your rock in and in place then add your sand around it. Then the hardest part of all WAITING.
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