Keeping LR alive while outside the tank

[Myka]

Using a tub, heater, and powerhead is called "cooking" the live rock. The rock will be quite fine in this fashion for "years". After the 4 month mark I would start feeding the rock with a small raw shrimp once every week or two to keep a population of nitrifying bacteria on and in the rock. Lighting is not needed, and I wouldn't suggest it.