Bleaching Texas Holey Rock

[t57spikes]

I purchased 2 large Holey Rocks at my LFS and they appeared to be white. Well, upon soaking them in a bucket and seeing them once they are wet they take on a brownish tint. I have seen many people have them that are stark white in their aquarium, so i was wondering if i could bleach them, or if there is any other technique i could use?

 

[Fishanatic]

Use vinegar instead of bleach, its what most if not all of us use anyways. I doubt anyone would really recommend the use of bleach unless it is truely necessary.

55 Gallon- Empty
125 Gallon- CKF and Tiger Oscar
220 Gallon- To come...

 

[t57spikes]

Just normal vinegar or apple cider vinegar or what, and what ratio to water? I currently have them soaking in treated tap water to try and get any dust off of them

 

[Fishanatic]

If its solid stains ect just put direct vinegear and let em sit in there, if its weaker things you wanna remove or clean, 1:1 ratio water.

55 Gallon- Empty
125 Gallon- CKF and Tiger Oscar
220 Gallon- To come...

 

[t57spikes]

Thanks for the help!