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December 26th, 2006, 02:48 AM
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Finally...ordered some LR
Caribbean Live Rock to be exact. I ordered a 40lb box online from LiveAquaria.
I've done my homework on curing, I scared up a few small powerheads I had lying around and Im thinking of using the tub in the guest room for curing. Good idea or bad? Since theres going to be such a large volume of water, how often should I do water changes during curing and are there any special water parameters I've overlooked? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g Bow w/Magnum 350 Coralife 125 Protein Skimmer Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About one day Other Intrests: Music, Guitars, Cars, Marine Biology 
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December 26th, 2006, 04:13 AM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
I would use a cheap rubber maid container from walmart, there could be some toxins in your tub from soaps or from cleaning, also a bath tub holds more water that means more money for ro water and salt.I think the money you save in water and salt would be more than a cheap container, or if you got rid of your animals untill cycle finishes you could just cycle your tank with the live rock.Just my 0.2 cents though.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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December 26th, 2006, 05:29 AM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
I gotta agree with bobby. Good advice.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects
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December 31st, 2006, 02:45 PM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
I agree.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gallon reef and 125 gallon soon to be incorperated into a reef :) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: almost 6 years. Other Intrests: collecting comics and cards
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January 2nd, 2007, 03:33 PM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
Not to mention that the curing process goes through a smelly stage. Your whole house will stink if you don't put it in a closable container.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: New 90 Gallon Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Less than three months
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January 3rd, 2007, 06:15 PM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
Stinky isnt the word for it hence the name die off its an ungodly odor!!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gallon reef and 125 gallon soon to be incorperated into a reef :) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: almost 6 years. Other Intrests: collecting comics and cards
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January 16th, 2007, 04:59 AM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
i'd also be sure to check each rock for hitch hikers. Caribbean LR usualy comes with a ton of hitch hikers. some are cool like softies but the rock is notorious for having preditors like manits shrimp. I've been thinking of setting up a 29g with only caribbean LR and see what grows. awsome shapes too. I especially like Hatian rock great shapes.
PS your wife will kill you if you cure the rock in the house  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50g, 150w x 2 12k MH, 20g sump/fuge, euro-reef 5-2, ehiem 1262 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: it's not the time you've been in but the time you put in... Other Intrests: poker, movies
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January 16th, 2007, 06:39 AM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
Thankfully for me, Im 16 and my parents are cool.lol
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g Bow w/Magnum 350 Coralife 125 Protein Skimmer Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About one day Other Intrests: Music, Guitars, Cars, Marine Biology
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January 16th, 2007, 07:43 PM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
hows it looking ned??
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gallon reef and 125 gallon soon to be incorperated into a reef :) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: almost 6 years. Other Intrests: collecting comics and cards
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January 16th, 2007, 09:04 PM
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Re: Finally...ordered some LR
Well, its golden.lol
Looks like algae. Time for a cleanup crew? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g Bow w/Magnum 350 Coralife 125 Protein Skimmer Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: About one day Other Intrests: Music, Guitars, Cars, Marine Biology
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