lfs rock is rarely cured.  I got a large portion of rock in the beginning and cherry picked slowly after that.  When i made additions, I cured it at home in a bucket.  real easy and it ensures there is no spike upon addition.  just submerge the rock in a container (tote, bucket, spare tank, etc), throw in an air line and heater and let it sit a few weeks.  If you're really anal about it, you can test nitrogen levels, but i don't bother.  I like to cure in a spare tank because it allows me to inspect the rock for any unwanted hitchers during the curing process. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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