Rock decorations, where to get them?

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Jeffr760

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Hello- I love this aquarium....

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Where can I get rocks simliar? I want some that I can stack have have holes for my eel to explore.

Or where generaly do you guys/gals get any decorations? My LFS doesnt have much thats not cheezy.

Thanks for any help.

-Jeff
 
I've been reading about creating caves from concrete - there are lots of sites online where people explain how they did this for their tanks. If you don't want to create custom caves (it is a bit of work, but you get exactly the size and shape you like), you could try home improvement stores - I understand Home Depot sells lava and other types of aquarium suitable rock. If there's a Big Al's or other large, chain store anywhere near you they should have a decent selection of rocks - some also sell polyresin 'rock' formations that look quite real.
You may also be able to pick some up in nature, but you'll want to test them to make sure they're not going to alter the pH - if a drop of vinegar fizzes on the rock, it will raise the pH in your tank and won't be suitable for fish that need a low pH/soft water. It's also important that they don't contain metals.
HTH a bit :D
 
Yes I have a petco and a LFS, but both are very limited on rocks. They only carry those lava rocks with 1 hole. Kinda boring.

Thanks for the help I am going searching tomorrow at home depot and another LFS farther away.

-Jeff
 
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