dead rock and sand

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  1. superfishy45

    superfishy45 Flamingo Tongue

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    Hey everyone I am starting my tank with dry rock and dry sand all reef safe. I am doing this to prevent hitch hickers. my main question is once my tank is cycled how long will it take for it all to turn live?
     
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  2. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    It's live when there's bacteria, so if your tank is done with a cycle that means there full of bacteria aka live
     
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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Get 2-3 uncooked raw shrimp or some liquid bacteria start your cycle (2-8 weeks est..) should have finished cycle, then all rock and sand should be alive. Done. For your answer for your question after cycle its alive.
     
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  4. superfishy45

    superfishy45 Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks guys
     
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