just a quick question

[Aquadestroyer]

Is quarts an inert rock? I just bought a nice piece of rose quarts for my oscar tank and want to be sure its safe

 

[Hubert90]

Is quarts an inert rock? I just bought a nice piece of rose quarts for my oscar tank and want to be sure its safe

Generally people pour vinegar on the rocks and if it bubbles the it's not safe.

 

[Esoteric Backbone]

Quartz will eventually dissolve in a aquarium.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Generally people pour vinegar on the rocks and if it bubbles the it's not safe.

Not safe for what? Vinegar only says that the rock might raise the pH. If the tank pH is already on the higher end it may not even affect it. Vinegar does not tell whether the rock is safe or not (in terms of chemicals or minerals leeching).

 

[Hubert90]

Not safe for what? Vinegar only says that the rock might raise the pH. If the tank pH is already on the higher end it may not even affect it. Vinegar does not tell whether the rock is safe or not (in terms of chemicals or minerals leeching).

Hmm it's just something ive read on this forum. Well thanks for clarifying for me.

 

[Aquadestroyer]

Well my ph is relatively high already, will the dissolved quarts negatively effect my Oscars?

 

[Esoteric Backbone]

The quartz isn't going to dissolve overnight, but it will over time. And depending on how high the ph is, it might not even effect it.

 

[Aquadestroyer]

OK I guess I'll. Just have to see what happens