best rocks for aquarium

[Gillie]

Don't boil them the rocks could explode, but a good scrub in hot water with a little bleach will do.

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[cole_russell]

Don't boil them the rocks could explode, but a good scrub in hot water with a little bleach will do.

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I think bleach is a bad idea it will absorb into the rocks and release into the aquarium.

 

[Freakgecko91]

Vinegar and warm water has never failed me


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[cole_russell]

I got busted for scavenging rocks though so watch out for people if you're collecting.

 

[cole_russell]

Just a slap on the wrists really however, it could have been worse.

 

[Gillie]

I think bleach is a bad idea it will absorb into the rocks and release into the aquarium.

Your not using a lot of bleach, I follow the instructions for everyday sanitation, then rinse well and dechlorinate. Few rocks are porous enough to actually trap bleach to the point it can't be rinsed away.

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[CCXGT]

What's this vinegar test? Acid test? I've seen it mentioned in this forum. What is it and how does it work?
I just checked out a supply store right near where i live and they've got some rocks that LOOK great. At 25 cents per pound the price is right!

Wash the rock before and after you test it.

If you dip the chosen rock in vinegar and it fizzes, that means the rock has Calcite diluted within the rock.

This isn't necessarily a bad thing, it will just raise the hardness and PH of the water. Perfect for AC's.


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[Maridia]

Your not using a lot of bleach, I follow the instructions for everyday sanitation, then rinse well and dechlorinate. Few rocks are porous enough to actually trap bleach to the point it can't be rinsed away.

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How much bleach for each gallon of water? How long do you let the rock soak? Do you then use prime to dechlorinate? How long do you let the rock sit in prime?

 

[Gillie]

How much bleach for each gallon of water? How long do you let the rock soak? Do you then use prime to dechlorinate? How long do you let the rock sit in prime?

It's 1 cup of bleach per gallon. I dip the rocks, scrub them off, rinse and put them into a bucket or rubbermaid tote depending on the size, fill it and add prime accordingly.

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