Stevieb2k11
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I brought home some rocks from the seaside wen i went on holiday in somerset in england and was just wondering if i could put them in my freshwater tank
Stevieb2k11 said:I brought home some rocks from the seaside wen i went on holiday in somerset in england and was just wondering if i could put them in my freshwater tank
MonsterfishGuy said:Put them im an oven pre-heat at 450F for 45 min and they will be dry and ready 2 hours after!
Dale_I said:DO NOT boil rocks. Differing densities can create differing expansion rates, which can cause structural failures. Worse scenario would be any fracture or crack where water can infiltrate the structure and expand rapidly. Worst case result is explosion with shrapnel.
You can just as effectively treat it with hot water and a good stiff brushing. Water does not need to reach the boiling point and you don't have to submerge the rock.
You can test the rock by dropping some vinegar on it. Vinegar is an acid and if the rock bubbles at all you shouldn't add it to your tank. Otherwise, hot water, stiff brush, then let it completely dry out for a few days.