Rocks--aquarium deco.
- Thread starter Yuri De Lima
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I get mine from a local landscaping company. They sell the same rocks as pet stores do for pennies on the dollar.
Anywhere... with 2 caveats:
Boil if possible.
Test soak for 10 days. Test water then recheck water parameters after 10 days and note changes (to see if there is a reactive element in the mineral composition affecting pH etc.).
I have some jasper (like the red smooth color, glassy like volcanic obsidian)
some amethyst (large purple crystal, beautiful)
something blue LOL (glassy like the jasper, for contrast not sure what it its)
two of those caves brick type material you get at the FS (to keep fish happy)
a shard of a large geode (unknown composition)
couple of natural seashells (calcium carbonate for inverts)
Boil if possible.
Test soak for 10 days. Test water then recheck water parameters after 10 days and note changes (to see if there is a reactive element in the mineral composition affecting pH etc.).
I have some jasper (like the red smooth color, glassy like volcanic obsidian)
some amethyst (large purple crystal, beautiful)
something blue LOL (glassy like the jasper, for contrast not sure what it its)
two of those caves brick type material you get at the FS (to keep fish happy)
a shard of a large geode (unknown composition)
couple of natural seashells (calcium carbonate for inverts)
ABristlenose Chuck said:
And what is the name of your local landscaping store? I live in VA, not too far from KY, was hoping I could get a shipmend from close by. Thanks in advance.
Larger chain hardware stores, Home Depot, Lowes, Menards. Will have the rocks too. Just ask the clerk.
Another place to check locally is any of the companies that commercially sell Block & Brick. Generally they'll have tons of rocks! (Pun Intended).
Creeks, Streams, Rivers is usually where i get mine. I have access to alot of slate also. But whatever rock you want to put in your aquarium, you should do an acid test to make sure it is inert. this can be done by scratching the surface of the rock and dropping a drop of acid such as Muradic or hydrocloric on the scratched area, If it fizzes it is no good! and will messup your water! always boil them before you put them in, with the exception of slate, It can be rinsed off and ready to go!
Couldn't find it.
I went to Home Depot but could not find any rocks.
Just noticed they have a bunch of stuff....which I don't know their purpose.
I went to Home Depot but could not find any rocks.
Just noticed they have a bunch of stuff....which I don't know their purpose.
I like large rocks and those aren't something I can easily find around here, so I order them from Black Pearl Soapstone in Charlottesville, VA.
http://www.blackpearlsoapstone.com
I buy the random shapes box of 65# (1-9 shapes per box) for 89$ and I usually order 3-4 shapes per box. With delivery it's about $105
Roan
http://www.blackpearlsoapstone.com
I buy the random shapes box of 65# (1-9 shapes per box) for 89$ and I usually order 3-4 shapes per box. With delivery it's about $105
Roan