Pavestone Pea Gravel ????

[Snype2live]

i know this has come accross alot but i keep getting contradicting answers so here it is simply if i wash and clean and boil good is the brand Pavestone pea gravel safe for my aquarium ??? it says pond safe on it ?? so heres the cleaning plan i plan on washing it out very good with strainers and buckets then boil them out then soak in bleach over night then boil them out again in the morning or maybe skip the bleaching ???\

edit its called pea pebbles

 

[Snype2live]

anyy help out there on this subject ????

 

[siva]

I don't have Pavestone brand, but I have others I've purchased from home stores like Lowes and Home Depot. Certain types of rocks may raise your pH. You can test them by pouring some vinegar on them. If it bubbles, they will probably raise your pH. Otherwise, I just rinse them like I would any other substrate.

 

[Snype2live]

i did do the vinegar test and it didnt bubble

 

[siva]

Sweet. I'd rinse it well and call 'er good.

 

[Snype2live]

lol yea im thinking about that i just very cautious about putting random stuff in my tank i know i bought them that was jsut a spur of the moment thing at 3.20 a bag i couldnt pass it up for anything

 

[siva]

Nah, it's fine. Rocks are pretty safe, in general. Typically the only risk you run is altering your pH.

 

[Snype2live]

alright well ill see im still not quiet sure if i like the look