I have a quick question about Re-Curing Old Premium Fiji Live rock

[FLSharkvictim]

Hi Guys, have around 50lbs of old school Ultra Premium Fiji live rock that I have left over from a previous build that I DONT want to get rid of.
The rock does not smell at all since it's been sitting in that back Rubbermaid container for about a month now running with powerheads and a heater. What would be your next step, give a Bleach bath or would you just run put it back in the Rubbermaid container w/ a heater and a powerhead and start testing for Amino and Nitrates? Also, I will be adding Brightwell MicrōBacter7 and start the bacterial process going?

Or would you even bother to re-cure this rock since it does not smell and it has been cycling in the back rubber maid for over 2 months in saltwater and then it was in that rubber maid with no water for about 2 months?

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

Before the rock was stored, was there anything nasty in the tank causing issues? Cyano, dinos, velvet, ich, etc.?

If not, then I would skip a curing process involving bleach and just cycle it like any other rock, add the bacteria and give them a bit of ammonia to munch on, then start testing to see if it is cycled or not.

If you're not going to be using it for a while, I would dry it out and store it in a bin or something.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

Before the rock was stored, was there anything nasty in the tank causing issues? Cyano, dinos, velvet, ich, etc.?

If not, then I would skip a curing process involving bleach and just cycle it like any other rock, add the bacteria and give them a bit of ammonia to munch on, then start testing to see if it is cycled or not.

If you're not going to be using it for a while, I would dry it out and store it in a bin or something.

1. Nope / no issues what so ever with the rock when it came out, ZERO algae.
2. I have had the rock in my bend for 2 months now.
3. I am getting ready to start up a new SCA 150 systems and I and going to use Dr Tim's and this Fiji to cycle my system hopefully faster then 2 months!


Should i cylce the rock in RODI water or just regular saltwater @nautical_nathaniel?

Right, NOW, i AM just waiting on Synergy to ship me my sump and ato container and I will be ready to start hard plumbing my tank and get it up and running,

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

1. Nope / no issues what so ever with the rock when it came out, ZERO algae.
2. I have had the rock in my bend for 2 months now.
3. I am getting ready to start up a new SCA 150 systems and I and going to use Dr Tim's and this Fiji to cycle my system hopefully faster then 2 months!


Should i cylce the rock in RODI water or just regular saltwater @nautical_nathaniel?

Right, NOW, i AM just waiting on Synergy to ship me my sump and ato container and I will be ready to start hard plumbing my tank and get it up and running,

You cycle rock in the same saltwater you intend on using in your aquarium, at the same salinity levels you intend on having.

 

[don_chuwish]

I’d just leave it in the tub. Cover it to contain heat, minimize evaporation, and block light. Test the water and decide if you need to do water changes or not. Shouldn’t need to add any bacteria - just feed a little once in a while. Could even add some snails and/or hermits if you want.