Cured Live Rock
A have a rather basic question. Why do people cure a large quantities of live rock? I ask this question because it seems that any type of porous sedimentary rock that you cycle would accomplish the same thing.
So is there actually a scientific reason that everyone buys all this live rock? Is it aesthetic? Is it because there is a degree of likelihood that you are able to get unexpected beneficial organisms in your tank.
Why don't people just seed a small portion of their tank with live rock (even sand) and just use the aforementioned sedimentary rock?
Thanks for any responses.
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75 gallon tank, 33 gallon sump
60 lbs Sand, 75 lbs live rock, Euro-Reef 6-2+, Poseidon PS3 return, 2 x 250W 13K Giesemann
Branched Murex(?), Cerith Snails, Turbo Snails, Astrae Snails, Golden Cowries, Blue Legged Hermits, Red Legged Hermits, 2 Ocellaris clowns, Pygmy Angel
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