"Uncuring" live rock

[barebucta]

I will more than likely be re-locating out of state and wanted to take my set up with me minus any live stock with the exception of teh live rock. I want to take the live rock out of water and store it DRY until I ready to set up a drem tank. Whats the best way to do tis without stinking up my apartment? Suggestions?

 

[drunktank]

I'd suggest getting a rubbermaid bin and putting it outside for a few days with the rock in it. If its sunny enough it should dry out and not smell.

 

[nycmat]

you can use a rubbermaid but more importantly make sure the rock is damp and cover the rock with regular newspaper. and of course seal the top of it whether its in a box or in a rubbermaid. that should help with the smell

matt

 

[meschaefer]

Why not sell the live rock.. You can always by base rock when your ready for it. You don't have to move it, store or clean it that way.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

yes, outside in a rubbermaid. on the firescape or the porch.

 

[drunktank]

you can use a rubbermaid but more importantly make sure the rock is damp and cover the rock with regular newspaper. and of course seal the top of it whether its in a box or in a rubbermaid. that should help with the smell

matt

not a good idea if you ask me because he's trying uncure it, basically kill the rock so it wont spoil during transport. With damp rock and newspaper he will get a fowl order and/or mold of sometime if its over a week or so. Not to mention the smell that will be trapped inside if you close the box up :lol:

Putting it in a open tub in the sun will dry it out and air it out.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Bro Good luck with your more. I think you'd be better off selling the rock and just starting with base rock when you are ready to get back into the hobby. Doing it this way is probably gonna be more of a headache than anything else.

-Kris

 

[nycmat]

good point didnt realize that. thought it was a moving question please disregard my previous post