Mommachef
Aquarium Advice Activist
I'm sure that this has been discussed before, but I can't find it on here so I'm just going to start a new thread so I can find it and ask questions if I need to.
I'm looking at rocks for my 55gal that is cycling, and as much as I love the rocks I have in my 110, I want something different for the new tank. I'm not really leaning towards anything in particular right now, just browsing, but have thought about agate and slag glass/obsidian shelving and caves (sharp edges filed, of course) because I have access to that from my non aquarium collection (I have a rock collecting habit as well...). I also am aware of the vinegar test, which I do on everything before It goes in the water for peace of mind.
I've found several online sources that give pretty good lists, but was wondering if anyone else had lists that I'm not finding, or any that you have found that doesn't work through experience. I'm basically just cross checking my references now. Haha
Links to the good info that I have found-
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?163903-Aquarium-safe-rock
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85619
http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/55806-rocks-for-use-in-the-aquarium/
There are others I had read too, just not posting the links.
I'm looking at rocks for my 55gal that is cycling, and as much as I love the rocks I have in my 110, I want something different for the new tank. I'm not really leaning towards anything in particular right now, just browsing, but have thought about agate and slag glass/obsidian shelving and caves (sharp edges filed, of course) because I have access to that from my non aquarium collection (I have a rock collecting habit as well...). I also am aware of the vinegar test, which I do on everything before It goes in the water for peace of mind.
I've found several online sources that give pretty good lists, but was wondering if anyone else had lists that I'm not finding, or any that you have found that doesn't work through experience. I'm basically just cross checking my references now. Haha
Links to the good info that I have found-
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?163903-Aquarium-safe-rock
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85619
http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/55806-rocks-for-use-in-the-aquarium/
There are others I had read too, just not posting the links.