Where do you go to find nice decorative and safe rocks for tanks? I need some for my planted tank and some nice big ones to make as homes for my big fish.
where to get rocks?
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Landscape supply places or quarries if you feel you need to buy them. I find what I need in my travels. If you're convenient to the Phila PA area I know a great place to get black slate or shale (a geologist I ain't!) in pieces that range from gravel sized to you'd better bring a backhoe size.
Outside also has very competitive prices and great costumer service. If you have a problem with a rock purchased from outside, they will swap it out for one of equal or lower or greater value, free of charge, or you can return it for a full refund.
LFS is way overpriced.
Online, I don't know where to search for aquarium purposed rocks
Brandon,
OBVIOUSLY if there were rocks outside I would step outside. but i live in the city and there are no rocks around where I am. If I had rocks outside why would I make this thread?
Are there any specific rocks I should be aware of that might contaminate or not be good for my tank?
Online, I don't know where to search for aquarium purposed rocks
Brandon,
OBVIOUSLY if there were rocks outside I would step outside. but i live in the city and there are no rocks around where I am. If I had rocks outside why would I make this thread?
Are there any specific rocks I should be aware of that might contaminate or not be good for my tank?
Lol sorry. Perhaps you can take a short trip to a river or somehwere outside the city. Or check out a landscaping place. If not I'd be happy to ship you some
I live in the middle of no where so rocks are very available to me. Rocks not to use would be ones that fizz when you put a few drops of vinegar on it. I think certain sandstones or limestone will do this. I don't remember which kind of vinegar to use though. I'm sure someone else can chime in with some specifics.