Adding LR in stages??

untamed · #1 05-30-2008, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alberta-newb

Only 4 loads? From your signature I see you have a 400 gal, I know my banker wouldn't let me do it 4 lots if I had a 400 gal.

May I ask how many pounds your total is?

Francis

I mispoke...it was only 3 loads. The first load was low-quality base rock and I used it to fill the sump. I initiated a cycle on purpose at that point. Once I was sure that sump rock was cycled, I took LR in two more stages with a few weeks between loads.

Overall, I think I have about 300lbs of rock. Most people would say that is light for a 400 gallon tank.

justinl · #2 05-30-2008, 07:56 AM

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.