I wish I could remember what the rocks were called that I was looking at. At one of my lfs they had a rock similar to it and they were charing $2.99 a lb. The rock they had that I liked was a total of $21. The rock similar at homedepot was only $4.99 and was about the same size.
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here's a link that may help you.
http://www.uniquaria.com/index.php/articles/6-misc/21-aquarium-safe-rocks
just remember that safe, doesn't mean it won't lower or raise ph, best thing to do is let it soak on a bucket of whater, test the ph before hand and after about a week and see how it changes.
http://www.uniquaria.com/index.php/articles/6-misc/21-aquarium-safe-rocks
just remember that safe, doesn't mean it won't lower or raise ph, best thing to do is let it soak on a bucket of whater, test the ph before hand and after about a week and see how it changes.
"There are two very simple ways to test rock to be sure they are safe for your aquarium. The first method uses Muriatic Acid (MA). This can be found at either a swimming pool supply store or possibly a hydroponic supply store. To test any given rock, put a few drops of MA on the rock, wait a couple of seconds and watch for bubbles. If bubbles are seen, this rock is NOT safe. Distilled white vinegar can also be used in a pinch. The MA test is more accurate though.
Safe Rocks:
Safe Rocks:
- Crystalline Quartz
- (Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Smokey Quartz)
- Granite
- Jade
- Lava Rock
- Microcrystalline Quartz
(Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony, Sard, Carnelian) - Onyx
- Petrified Wood
- Quartz
- Slate
- Coal
(Commercially harvested coal is treated with an oil by-product to reduce dust) - Coral
- Dolomite
- Fools Gold
(or any other rock with metallic veins--Acid Producing) - Fossils
- Limestone
- Marble
- Sandstone"
I took a hammer to a couple of various size clay pots. I left some big and made some just 3 or 4 square inches. Then I pile them up to make caves.
then I just pile them up like people do flagstone. I like the look of terracotta, but you can buy pots of all types in your local big box type store.
(again, check PH!)
then I just pile them up like people do flagstone. I like the look of terracotta, but you can buy pots of all types in your local big box type store.
(again, check PH!)
