curing rock

So, looking to start setting up a new tank after being away from the hobby for 7 or 8 years. Please let me apologize for what could turn out to be a bunch of already answered questions, but I’m looking for the most updated thinking on much of this. I’m thinking a 40 to 60 gallon DT with...

I am cleaning up some old dry rocks and I was going to use muriatic acid. The slight problem I have is that I don't live in the US and I can't find any, the closest I have got was hydrochloric acid in a 25g drum.....a little much I feel ;) I have however found Ph Redux that says it is sulphuric...

Hi R2R family: Hi, I start a new tank and use dry rock which i cured a few months ago with chlorine (then use anti-chlorine and wash them with great care), the rocks are entirely white and have been more than 6 months , believe that it is necessary to cure the rock again. the same question for...

I have been curing my Pukani dry rock now for 12 weeks (which includes a 2 week soak in bleach water), and the phosphate will still rise to .30+ ppm after a 100% water change. Has anyone else experienced this? I finally put a GFO reactor in the curing vat to keep my phosphate in check, but I...

Hello, I have an issue with my rocks not staying together/shifting. The tank is currently set up and i've tried over and over to get a sturdy base and rockscape. My question is, can I take dry rock such as BRS reefsaver, build it on the floor, cement it all together and then take my current...