rocks

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unclebuck
 
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rocks

by unclebuck

How do you know what rocks are safe to put in my aquarium?


Peterkarig3210
 
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by Peterkarig3210

Trying to clear the stupidness out of the main screen huh?

Most rocks are probably safe if washed. You could even use a little bleach if you're worried about micro-organisms or toxins.

What kind of rocks are you talking about?


unclebuck
 
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by unclebuck

really none in particular just ones i come across that look cool


Peterkarig3210
 
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by Peterkarig3210

If found in a stream bed I'd say they were safe as they have been in water before.

The only bad thing I could think of is from some kind of rock that is say taken from a gravel pit or open mine where something bad could leech into the water, and that is just a guess.

I'd say most rocks when washed are fine in any tank.


natalie265
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by natalie265

Some rocks will affect the ph of your tank. If they fizz when vinegar is poured on them they contain calcium, which will raise your ph.


bennyphan
 
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by bennyphan

Holy rocks are nice... Depends on what fish... What style...


unclebuck
 
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by unclebuck

Thanks for all the advise guys!!!!!


beanermike
 
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by beanermike

Lace rock is what i use in my cichlid tank.
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