How to Cure Base Rock?

[lotsofgallons]

i plan to create my own base rock using the aragocrete method..and i need to know how to cure it.

i remember seeing a live rock dealer online that explained their method of curing their rock..this is what i can recall

put the rocks in a large plastic tub and fill it up using seawater straight from the ocean. run a protein skimmer and have good water circulation. do water changes every couple of days using seawater from the ocean.

how does this sound to you? keep in mind this is for base rock with no type of growth on it whatsoever. what about lighting? use oceanwater???

[old salty]

I think you have it all under control. I would not use lighting, as it will most likely cause algae to grow.

[Scooter12ga]

Check out this article, it has good info for curing your DIY rocks.

Tom Miller Article (http://www.reefs.org/library/talklog/t_miller_052498.html)

[dippin61]

i thought if your making your own rocks, you dont need to cure in SW.. curing in FW for a few months will make sure everything leaches out.

i know of a few people who cure some rock, and plugs in their toilet tank.

[cdangel0]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9183110#post9183110 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dippin61
i know of a few people who cure some rock, and plugs in their toilet tank.

Now THAT is a great idea!!!!!