Uncured live rock ok for cycling a new tank???

[dnorton1978]

Just looking for some opinions. I found some really pretty pieces of rock today, but most of which are not fully cured. I did not see the harm, but wanted the opinions from the experts.. Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

Will be fine as long as you do not have any critters in the tank.

 

[Anonymous]

agreed

 

[dnorton1978]

Yeah, no critters. Just using live rock itself, and live sand for cycling.

 

[Anonymous]

You should be good to go. Just make sure your cycle is complete before adding the critters.

 

[dnorton1978]

I am a newb, but i am not that much of a newb..

Thanks for the advice.. Good lookin out wazzel..

 

[Anonymous]

Well you just never know. I tend to error on the cautions side.

 

[dnorton1978]

I agree better to be safe than sorry. I do however appreciate it. I know online you cant hear tones, so I was just being playful..

 

[Anonymous]

No problem.

 

[jtyce]

Just looking for some opinions. I found some really pretty pieces of rock today, but most of which are not fully cured. I did not see the harm, but wanted the opinions from the experts.. Thanks

It is going to stink really bad! The decaying sponge from the rocks will smell like rotten eggs. I hope that you are sharing the house with some patient people.

 

[donfishy]

yup it should be fine, a great way to start a tank, just make sure you have your skimmer going!