live rock cured display not ready ?

[192clark]

My live rock has been cured for about 3 wks now. The display is not ready, I have a bit more plumbing left. My question is what should I do to insure the rock will remain alive. LFS suggested that I put some damsels in the curing vat until I am ready to transfer. I asked them because by the time I am ready to transfer the rock will have been ready for 4-5 wks. What do you guys think.

[nick18tjetta]

I think it will be fine without any damsels, If you want to "feed" your live rock you could just drop some fish food in there. I would add a light to prevent losing its color.

[murfman]

you could do that, you can also add small amounts of pure ammonia or even dead shrimp to keep the nitrogen cycle going.

[192clark]

LFS said they would give me back 1/2 the money for fish when done. I guess they are trying to make a buck.

[bertoni]

The problem with the damsels is that they might carry diseases with them. A tiny bit of fish food is a good idea. I also feed phytoplankton to my systems to keep various filter feeders alive, and serve as the bottom of a food chain that includes copepods and other small animals.

[192clark]

thanks for the info guys.