SRC Member godzillaliu88 Posted February 21, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted February 21, 2007 hello all. i've been wondering about this question for a very long time. what is the difference between cured LR and uncured LR. how do they look differently? how to cure it? what are some of the things to take notice of when curring? and how do i know that the LR is cured? need some help here. thanks all. if possible.... put some pics to show me can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member godzillaliu88 Posted February 22, 2007 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 22, 2007 no one wanna help me answer my questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 for me I relied on my nose... by smelling the LR like buying durian For cured LR you can smell fresh salt water as for uncure LR will get unplesant rotten smell like 'shi hum' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member godzillaliu88 Posted February 27, 2007 Author SRC Member Share Posted February 27, 2007 ooooooooooohhhhhhhh i see. how about the appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted February 27, 2007 SRC Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2007 for cured ones.. u see its kinda "clean" uncured ones have lots of other stufffs like sponges,worms,slime and so on. Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennster Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 For LR bought from LFS, how do I clean it before putting it into the tank? I read from an article that it's recommeneded to do a fresh water dip to get rid of unwanted hitchhikers. What's the procedure like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted March 5, 2007 SRC Supporter Share Posted March 5, 2007 if u do freshawter dip ur rock might stink. thats wat happen to my first tank. Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennster Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 In that case, is there any effect way to get rid of all those pests (especially those hiding in between the holes of the LR)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Slugs Posted March 5, 2007 SRC Member Share Posted March 5, 2007 What I do to cure LR. (a)Firstly, I soak all LR in fresh water for at least half an hour. (b)Then I clean all the LR by using a brush to it clean. (To clear unwanted stuff e.g. Sponge and worms etc.) ©After that, I place all the LR in a blue tub and use a skimmer and DIY filter and run for at least two to three weeks with sea water. In between, I change water and add calcium and other stuff. To be very frank, this take alot effort. But the cure LR look goods and smell fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryngky Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 What I do to cure LR.(a)Firstly, I soak all LR in fresh water for at least half an hour. (b)Then I clean all the LR by using a brush to it clean. (To clear unwanted stuff e.g. Sponge and worms etc.) ©After that, I place all the LR in a blue tub and use a skimmer and DIY filter and run for at least two to three weeks with sea water. In between, I change water and add calcium and other stuff. To be very frank, this take alot effort. But the cure LR look goods and smell fresh. You added Calcium and other stuff. What are the stuff needed to add? When curing LR, lighting required? If corraline algae grow, does it mean the LR is cured. I am currently setting up a new 2ft X 1ft X 1.5ft tank. Inside I am having grade 0 sand bed and LR. With the DIY salt water, Skimmer and canister filter be sufficient to cured the LR and Subsequently LS being placed inside. Sorry for this queries as I am new to thos expensive hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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