Cichlid tank question

[Meave]

I'm setting up a 60 gallon tank (fishless cycling now) and I'm having the toughest time trying to decide what rocks to use. I really want a darker rock and I've looked at river stones, slate, lava rock and wood. Is there a benefit to having say river rock over lava rock, or is is just a personal preference?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Jesse18]

I'm setting up a 60 gallon tank (fishless cycling now) and I'm having the toughest time trying to decide what rocks to use. I really want a darker rock and I've looked at river stones, slate, lava rock and wood. Is there a benefit to having say river rock over lava rock, or is is just a personal preference?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Try bog wood it would look more natural

 

[HUKIT]

Welcome to Aquarium Advice!

But to answer your question the only benefit for certain rocks to raise or buffer the PH levels of some fish that prefer that(altought I dont believe that) but it's really personal perference which is why every tank looks different. I choose my rocks based on substrate color for some contrast like lighter sand I'd use darker stones of vice versa.

 

[alLexX]

just as hukit said,its all up to what you like best

 

[Flossie]

I'm setting up a 60 gallon tank (fishless cycling now) and I'm having the toughest time trying to decide what rocks to use. I really want a darker rock and I've looked at river stones, slate, lava rock and wood. Is there a benefit to having say river rock over lava rock, or is is just a personal preference?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

I have some sandstone in my cichlids tank. Looks great and they love them