Using base rock

[NU-2reef]

If you use part base rock and part live you can still expect to see pests. For example I used all dry rock for my new tank and only 5lbs of live rock from a trusted lfs. I set the rock in the tank and continued to let it cure with live rock for several months, 5 to be exact. One morning I turn the lights on and aiptasia everywhere! On my glass sand and rocks. Great, I'm screwed!....Nah,peppermint shrimp killed em all in one night.

Lesson learned. Go all dry rock and get a bit of live sand from a reefer friend you trust. The rest is patience.