Can I use this?

[Squirtle919]

Hey all

So we went to our country house which has a lake running threw some of our land with river stones, I was thinking of taking a few to use in the fish tank but unsure if this is dangerous? They are a bit to big to boil so unsure what to do?

Also a friend has a amazing piece of wood from his brackish tank he shut down and is willing to sell it to me, I was wondering if its safe to use this in a FW tank? I believe soaking it for a day and giving it a good wash with the hose would get all the salt out?

any advice would be great thanks!

 

[cmbtengr1371]

I have used river stones straight out of the water and into my tank. I have had no problems. not sure about the driftwood, but if it soaked long enough it should bleed all the salt.

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[Kaosu]

scrub the rocks down and let them dry for a few days just to make sure there is nothing on them..and you should be fine

for the log i would say soak it in warm water for a few days changing the water as often as possible, a good scrubbing and you should be fine.

I have taken drift wood out of the bay and done this with no problem.

 

[Squirtle919]

Sounds good thanks guys! I will get scrubbing!! also the wood has been dried out for 4 months so I think 2-3 days soak should be fine correct?

 

[corpjet]

I would think they will be fine, give them a scrub and let them soak for a bit.....