Live rock
Another secret to quickly curing rock is by getting about 5-10 gallons of water from a friends tank. This has most of the bacteria that you need to break down the components from cycling the rock.
I have found that using a couple of large pumps rather than powerheads works better. The more water movement the better. Also, don't use the lights on the tank/curing tank for the first 3-4 days due to algae bursts.
I agree with Titus, the bigger skimmer you have the better it will work.
Take a look at ShadeTree's home page and get a look at that PVC pipe setup, something like that with a submersible pump could really put some water movement on the rock.
Don't do any water changes until the readings are 0ppm, or very close.
Most of my rock will cure in 17 days using this method.
Hope it helps.
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