I am buying a used 55 gallon and a filter because I am on a low budget for this tank. I am making the stand and a background like this guys out of styrofoam http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108995. I am using pool filter sand to cut the cost of gravel. My only problems is rocks/caves. So I have two questions, how I know if the pool filter sand is safe to use and does anyone know where i can get rocks cheap or how i could make artificial caves and rocks?
Where to get rocks for aquarium?
- Thread starter ptd434
- Start date
Craig's List for the rocks.
For the sand, make sure it doesn't have algecides in it. Wash it out first.
For the sand, make sure it doesn't have algecides in it. Wash it out first.
well, for me i went hiking along the lockport canal and found some really awesome rocks! i tested them before aquarium use and they're cool. one is jet black with red swirls- its as light as a feather out of water but quickly fills up with water making it heavy.
look for some slate to make some really cool caves. there are always river rocks at the bottom of a stream or creek near you.
Lake Micigan had some pretty cool rocks at the bottom after going 4 or 5 steps in, but thats only if your in that area
Lake Micigan had some pretty cool rocks at the bottom after going 4 or 5 steps in, but thats only if your in that area
my LFS stocked slate for a while, but recently got rid of it. I've seen landscaping companies recommended for getting slate and other rocks.
I don't have a lot of rocks in my tanks, but I do have a few...the ones I do have, I got from the creek behind my house. I just washed them off with some bleach.
Best place for rocks I found was at a local landscape plant nursery. They had all kinds, weathered slate type, round smooth river rock and even the orange-white veined stuff. Seems like it was around $.40 a pound.
