New LR

[xbambamx]

I just got my 30 lbs of LR in from Liveaquaria.. I'm kind of disapointed, because its not very LIVE what so ever.. i dont see any growth on it, never the less should I take my new LR and put it in another small tank with no lights and just two large air stones? and if so how long should I?

[TekCat]

Yes, you need to cure your LR. Tub, saltwater, powerhead(s), heater. And start checking ammonia/nitrite/nitrate levels. In a few days (or immediately) you'll see ammonia starting to rise. This means that cycle had started. Depending on how "clean" your rock is (cured vs uncured), it could take 4-8 weeks for ammonia and nitrite to zero out. When this happens - safe to put rocks in tank.

[Peter Eichler]

If the rock is cured already you will have a much shorter cycle. I recently had uncured live rock that was full of life only take 2 week to cycle and this was with a good amount of die-off. Just monitor it by testing. Also I'd suggest using a power head and a heater rather than airstones.

[xbambamx]

so about a month ya think?

[TekCat]

yep, shoot for 1 month. if it is completes quicker - bonus :)