Reef rock for cichlids

[lbannie]

Hey guys! I posted here before about getting out of saltwater and switching to cichlids. I have quite a bit of rock in my tank (that’s covered in hair algae) that I could possibly re use. Of course I will pressure wash all the algae off first.
Would this be ok for cichlids? Or what is better? Are fake decorations better that can be taken out and cleaned?

 

[Brookster123]

Be ok for Africansamd shellies, that's about it. Sa/ca prefer soft water.

 

[lbannie]

Be ok for Africansamd shellies, that's about it. Sa/ca prefer soft water.

Yes, I want African. The guy at pet store said I should use Texas holey rock for more hiding places. But I don’t really see a difference if I have caves and stuff

 

[Brookster123]

Yah, you're good. Only down fall would be the fish getting tore up if they're trying to flee aggression.

 

[lbannie]

Yah, you're good. Only down fall would be the fish getting tore up if they're trying to flee aggression.

I see, thanks! I’ll keep thinking about it. Maybe I’ll try to sell my rocks in the meantime

 

[Brookster123]

Slang some rocks bro

 

[lbannie]

Slang some rocks bro

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[charliebankston]

That Texas holey rock is wayyyyyy overpriced. Use something else if you can and save your money for a cool peacock you want