finished curing?

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by drink21jager, Feb 9, 2009.

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  1. drink21jager

    drink21jager Plankton

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    i have about 45lbs of fiji (partly cured) live rock curing next to my 50g coming to the middle of week 2 i cleaned the rock very well before starting the cure its been 3 days since my last water change and the amonia is very low if not zero would that mean its safe to place in my tank?
     
    drink21jager, Feb 9, 2009
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  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Not yet, now you should test for nitrites and nitrates. If they're putting out nitrites, it can poison whatever is in your tank.
     
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  3. drink21jager

    drink21jager Plankton

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    the no2 is 0 and no3 is 10mg
     
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  4. Yuri Kapustin

    Yuri Kapustin Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Sounds good so far.I would wait maybe a few more days and check again. Its worth the extra percaution...
     
    Yuri Kapustin, Feb 9, 2009
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