Whats Taking So long

[BigH55]

Ive had my live rock curing for about 10 days now and the ammonia still hasnt went away yet. I dont know if its my test kit or what, but its taking forever. How long should it take?

 

[Bifferwine]

It can take several weeks to a couple months. Two weeks isn't long.

 

[BigH55]

Not the answer I wanted to hear. Im doing the build this week end and I guess ill finish the curing in the tank. Im sure ill do a build thread to show everybody how much I suck at this hobby.

 

[Gooseman]

your bio says you have 7 yrs exp in saltwater and you didnt know it takes several months to cycle ... patience is the key in this hobby

 

[BigH55]

Ive always bought cured rock before.

 

[Gooseman]

ah ... i understand

 

[BigH55]

This is my first go around with curing rock.

 

[XxKnuckleheadxX]

my rock took around 5 weeks to fully cure... but you get to see what life you have on the uncured stuff.. i love the uncured stuff....

 

[sen5241b]

Add some Stresszyme or "Special Blend" to speed things up. I've cured rock several times and these bacteria mixtures always made the cure go faster.

 

[BigH55]

I added some when I started. Thats why I was asking how longit would be. Didnt know if i needed to add more to it to make it go faster.

 

[yote]

The last time I cured my own rock,it took a little over 12 weeks.
Thats why I only buy cured now.