How long to wait to put in LR

I purchased another 70 pounds of rock for my 180 this weekend. I wanted dry rock to prevent a mini cycle but could not find any I liked. Got a great deal on the live rock at $3.50 a pound. The guy at the LFS said it should be ready to go as it has been in his tank for over 2 months. All the rock was stacked on one side of the tank to prepare for the new rock to arrive.

The rock has been "cooking" in the garage in covered rubbermaid containers. I have a powerhead running in each container. I tested the water on Sat after 6 hours and no ammonia. I tested sunday after 36 hours no ammonia. Tested again this morning still no ammonia. Rock and water have no odor. How long should I go before it is OK to add the rock to the main DT.

I am not in a rush but yesterday I had to dismantle my aquascape because a coral got knocked down and fell inbetween some of the rocks. I was going to test again Weds. and Friday and if all checked OK I was going to add it so I could redo the aquascape just once. Currently the live rock in the tank is laying on the bottom awaiting a reaquscape. Any ideas would be helpfull. I purchased this rock from the same place I got my first 40 pounds and did not get much of a cycle then either in a new tank.

Just not wanting to take chances and thought i would ask before moving forward. Thanks

 

You are good to go now. I would however only add 1/2 now, add some live bacteria at double the dose, then wait 1 week and add the rest with some more live bacteria.

 

Thanks I feel better about adding it. K+