finaddict March 3, 2018 Share March 3, 2018 So I will be starting my pukani dry rock curing tomorrow. It is picked clean but I was wondering if I should add anything to the water for the first week or so help get rid of the organic matter I couldn't get? I figure anything to help breakdown the organic for about a week then water change then add some live rock from ,y current tank to start the good bacteria. Any suggestion other than acid to help get rid of organics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrches March 5, 2018 Share March 5, 2018 Typically I use a natural method, saltwater, heater, power head, skimmer and time. But BRS has a great video comparing methods to reduce initial organics, link below...shows great results with bleach in the first week. I think I will try bleach next time. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/view/brstv-investigates-what-is-the-best-way-to-cure-dry-live-rock/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrches March 5, 2018 Share March 5, 2018 Will not post entire link....google this ; BRStv Investigates: What is the best way to cure dry live rock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finaddict March 5, 2018 Author Share March 5, 2018 I decided against any bleach or acid washes on this go around... I have heard of people adding ammonia or fish pellets or something like the Instant Ocean BIO-spira... I am just not clear on how these additives impact the rock cycle and whether or not I should use them or just soak my rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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