T Tropicalfish34 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 15, 2011 537 0 0 Fernanadina Beach, Florida Aug 14, 2011 #1 Anyone now how to prepare river rocks for a freshwater tank?
S skillzizzo Plecostomus MFK Member Feb 18, 2007 908 36 61 45 Mesa - Arizona Aug 14, 2011 #2 pressure wash any on the junk off of them. Then boil them
T Tropicalfish34 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 15, 2011 537 0 0 Fernanadina Beach, Florida Aug 15, 2011 #3 Do you have to pressure wash it if it does not have gunk on it or if it has been on the beach?
T Tropicalfish34 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 15, 2011 537 0 0 Fernanadina Beach, Florida Aug 15, 2011 #4 Also how long should I boil them for.
zoohouse Jack Dempsey MFK Member Aug 18, 2008 430 48 31 Arlington Aug 15, 2011 #5 If they are dry and clean don't worry too much. Scalding hot water for a few minutes light scrubbing, then plop, plop into the tank.
If they are dry and clean don't worry too much. Scalding hot water for a few minutes light scrubbing, then plop, plop into the tank.
F flip_mode Feeder Fish MFK Member Jun 27, 2011 268 0 0 san antonio,TX Aug 15, 2011 #6 careful not to burn your hands
A Ancient_Fish_Master Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jun 27, 2010 1,789 3 36 Las Vegas Aug 15, 2011 #7 i just scrub them in hot water..
S swk Gambusia MFK Member Oct 16, 2009 573 2 18 Sonoma county Aug 15, 2011 #8 I've never boiled or bleached any rocks. Then again, I've never kept any "wild caught" rocks before. I just buy from the quarry and rinse. Done deal
I've never boiled or bleached any rocks. Then again, I've never kept any "wild caught" rocks before. I just buy from the quarry and rinse. Done deal
T Tropicalfish34 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 15, 2011 537 0 0 Fernanadina Beach, Florida Aug 15, 2011 #9 Well thanks this will all happen Saturday after I add the new substrate.
