rock question

[tinman]

Is there any type of rock I should stay away from for my tank. I have some really pretty either quartz or limestone that I would like to add to my tank. Will this be a problem

 

[An t-iasg]

Hi tinman,
It's a good idea to test the rocks with some muratic acid, which can be found at a place like Home Depot. If the rock fizzes, it's not inert and shouldn't be put into your tank.

I did a search, and here are some previous threads on this subject:

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=21108&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=23247&highlight=quartz+limestone
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=49419&highlight=quartz+limestone

 

[travis simonson]

I can tell you right off that limestone is calcareous and will raise your KH/pH. Quartz should be completely neutral. Are you collecting these rocks locally or are you just thinking about what would look cool?

 

[tinman]

We've found these rocks locally. Fayetteville, Tn...Elk River and branching creeks. Theyre real cool. thanks for the threads and info

 

[travis simonson]

Have any pics? I love seeing the rocks people use in their tanks. So many planted tanks are lacking in rock structure IMHO

 

[tinman]

we will take pics when we get everything in....Right now the tank is empty...4 hours from now the tank will be full...I hope...lol

 

[travis simonson]

Awesome, I love putting a new tank together! There's nothing like sitting in front of a newly built aquarium and feeling your heart rate drop