LiveCulture,
I understand your curiosity in the idea of testing. But I also recognize the ethical responsibility that comes with considering and ultimately conducting such tests. If toxicology is an area of interest for you: The website of the Society of Toxicology (www.toxicology.org) describes the importance of animal research, but also the importance of animal welfare, minimization of animal use, and ethical standards.
You know that the outcome of testing in your case seems obvious, as evident from your thread title. On top of that, it would not serve any greater good. Thus, testing would be against the Code of Ethics. Don't waste lives.
You live in Baltimore, and there are great LFSs near you: You could go to the House of Tropicals (www.houseoftropicals.net) or Exotic Aquatics (www.exoticaquatics.com) to get help choosing safe rocks for your tank. The advice you get there will help you to find decorative rocks there, or you will know what to ask for at a landscaping store.
HarleyK
I understand your curiosity in the idea of testing. But I also recognize the ethical responsibility that comes with considering and ultimately conducting such tests. If toxicology is an area of interest for you: The website of the Society of Toxicology (www.toxicology.org) describes the importance of animal research, but also the importance of animal welfare, minimization of animal use, and ethical standards.
You know that the outcome of testing in your case seems obvious, as evident from your thread title. On top of that, it would not serve any greater good. Thus, testing would be against the Code of Ethics. Don't waste lives.
You live in Baltimore, and there are great LFSs near you: You could go to the House of Tropicals (www.houseoftropicals.net) or Exotic Aquatics (www.exoticaquatics.com) to get help choosing safe rocks for your tank. The advice you get there will help you to find decorative rocks there, or you will know what to ask for at a landscaping store.
HarleyK
