The uncured live rock was a great purchase. Lots of life, minimal die off, and most importantly, SUSTAINABLY ACQUIRED!
I have set up tanks with dry rock before, and after having KP aquatics rock I don’t think I can ever go back. Just make sure you have a lot of saltwater ready… curing requires quite a few water-changes, but it is well worth the effort, as there is really no other way to get this amount of diversity. I see many different forms of coralline, sponges, feather dusters, and some macroalgae. Some of this stuff cannot simply be purchased in a bottle or at the aquarium store.
But as we all know, the true diversity in our aquariums is taking place on a microscopic level. I have no doubts that this rock comes alongside thousands of bacterial colonies, all playing an essential role in ensuring our nano ecosystems are stable and healthy.
While KP aquatics rock is considered to be higher priced, you get what you pay for. I truly believe what these people are doing is a great cause. Pick some of this rock up, you will not regret it.