finally started my tank cycle with live rock. couple questions.

[kevNnic]

Over the past week i had my 65 gallon tank setup with just live sand and water. Just playing around with it did a few tests water all seemed great. After the first expensive hit of getting everything runnin i was able to afford some rock.

So far to date

60lbs of live sand, (been in tank for past week)
30lbs dry rock (been in tank two days now)
10lbs of live rock Cured (been in the tank since yesterday)

will be adding at least 10 more pounds of live soonish.

So it looks like im able to begin the cycle. Now a couple quick question,

How soon will i notice a change in my dry rock. couple weeks?
How often should i be checking my levels? daily? weekly?
Should i run my skimmer while i cycle the tank.
Should i run my t5 light (4bulb 165w) for a couple hours a day to stimulate growth?

I have heard a few mixed reviews in regrards to the skimmer being run during the cycle and whether or not the light is to be used.

Thanks for the help. ill post up some pics here soon!

soo much to learn!

Kevin