Granite Background

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TexasJoel

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I am considering using granite on the inside of my tank for the background. I want to use Rainforest Green (google it). Does this sound doable? I have a 300 gallon aquarium.
 
It would be really heavy, but might look pretty cool. My only fear would be that if you didn't keep it clean it would look just like dirty glass.
 
I'd be afraid of the weight of the granite being on edge on the back of the tank. But other then that I can't see anything wrog with it.

Mike
 
try an vinegar test on it and see if its one of those rocks liek limestone that may increase the PH of the water and make sure they don't put any type of sealent on it that might not be aquarium safe
 
Your saying you want to use the granite as a background. For my tank that would be 6' long 1/2" thick and 38" high. That's a LOT of weight to stand on edge and put in the bAck of your tank. Maybe your tank is smaller but then the glass your tank is made out of would be thinner. I am a firm believe in weight displacement with tank decor, suck as live rock, hokey rock, river rock, etc. I don't think this is a great idea regarding the weight.

Mike
 
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