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Postby Photoman (154) » Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:58 am

Can I use the rocks that I found along the river in my aquarium? I know they need to be free from little critters. How can I get them ready for the tank. Should I boil them and keep them in the hot water till the water cools? Thanks ;) :think:
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Re: Rocks

Postby Freshwater Tropic (2114) » Sat Aug 12, 2017 3:41 pm

You should be fine using the rocks in your aquarium. I would recommend boiling them before placing them in the tank though.

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Re: Rocks

Postby Diana (1258) » Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:18 am

I just scrub off the dirt and use them, but most of my rocks come from dry areas.

Be very careful boiling them. Put the rocks in a pot of cool (room temperature) water and raise the temperature slowly. When you are done boiling them turn the heat off, but keep the rocks in the pot. Allow the whole set up to come to room temperature before handling the rocks.

Other option is to scrub the rocks using bleach or hydrogen peroxide or strong salt water solution. The rocks could soak in one of these as long as you want, too.
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Postby Photoman (154) » Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:44 am

Thanks everyone.
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Re: Rocks

Postby ScottFish (2628) » Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:46 pm

I boiled mine. I've heard some put rocks and wood in the dishwasher (no soap!)
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