I was at a local nursery/landscaping place by me and noticed this pile of large round rocks that would look great in the new tank im setting up. Whats the best way to make sure there safe, i read something once about doing something with vinegar, but cant find it now. Also what is the best way to clean them. Any method would be appreciated.
best way to clean and make sure rocks are safe?
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Mitchellgoosen:
If any debri & dirt are on the rocks, remove with a scrub brush and clear running water from a faucet. Then boil them in a large metal pot. Use 1 teaspoon of aquarium salt per 1 gallon of water that you use. Rocks should be boiled for at least 10 minutes. Drain the water, remove the rocks from metal pot and air cool. Repeat process until all desired rocks are sterilized this way.
I've only used distilled vinegar in cleaning the interior walls of tanks, not on rocks, but probably could be done. Just ensure large quantities of fresh air are available to keep from inhaling fumes from the vinegar. But I've found using salt in boiling water as mentioned above, to be most effective.
If any debri & dirt are on the rocks, remove with a scrub brush and clear running water from a faucet. Then boil them in a large metal pot. Use 1 teaspoon of aquarium salt per 1 gallon of water that you use. Rocks should be boiled for at least 10 minutes. Drain the water, remove the rocks from metal pot and air cool. Repeat process until all desired rocks are sterilized this way.
I've only used distilled vinegar in cleaning the interior walls of tanks, not on rocks, but probably could be done. Just ensure large quantities of fresh air are available to keep from inhaling fumes from the vinegar. But I've found using salt in boiling water as mentioned above, to be most effective.
Vinegar and a scrubber is all that is needed for most. There probably won't be bacteria on them from a quarry, that will effect your fish. Vinegar will react with very alkaline minerals, which could harm your tank. Also, make sure they don't have veins of heavy medals.