Proper way to cure Cement/Lime ?

[Aqua Splendor]

Hello,

I'm doing an aquascape, I started with Stone Fix from AF and finished with Quikrete Portland Cement Type 10.

My question is: What is the best way to cure those cement?

Air?

Freshwater?

Saltwater?

Oven?

 

Both are based on portland cement but they have a different recipe so I assume the cure time/type probably varies.

[seabass]

It's been awhile since I've researched this topic.  If I remember correctly, you let it dry in a plastic garbage bag for a few weeks (occasionally spraying some water onto the cement); this humidity helps harden the cement.  Then you soak it in tap water for a few more weeks to prevent elevated pH levels in your tank.  To check to see if it is ready, place the cement/rock in some new water for a few days, and test to make sure that pH of the water is under 9.

[Aqua Splendor]

Ah interesting you say this. I'm actually doing a hybrid way, waited 3 day for the cement, than clean under tap water all the dust, and I'm currently as we speak, spraying water to get it humid. I don't know even know why I'm doing, just an instinct reaction.

I'm wondering if my pH probe read correctly under freshwater, never pay attention to this details hmmm

 

thx!