Using dead rock?

curtis_rachel · 10-02-2005, 11:20 AM

While at our inlaws, we came across some beautiful limestone on their mountain. We would like to put in our FOWLR tank -- it would add height and has a lot of holes for hiding. Is there anything we should do to it before adding it, aside from cleaning it? Is it safe to put it in?

THANKS!!!

CSeaSee · 10-02-2005, 12:28 PM

If it's just limestone, I can't think of any reason not to, but I don't have a lot of experience with dead rock... maybe someone else can chime in here? I guess make sure there are no terrestrial critters in the holes...

Peterock · 10-02-2005, 07:58 PM

Before adding any wild rock to a tank you should first soak the rock that you want to use in the tank in a 5 gallon bucket of RO/DI over night then test that water in the bucket for all levels. PHOS, Silicate, Ma, Copper, Stronium, Iodine. Seems like a lot but if you dont know whats in it then its worth it. So if you have good test then go ahead and use it all. (Put the whole damn mountain in your tank)The main thing you want to know is will the rock leatch out silicates, and phos.

10-02-2005, 11:20 AM	#1
curtis_rachel Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 36	Using dead rock? While at our inlaws, we came across some beautiful limestone on their mountain. We would like to put in our FOWLR tank -- it would add height and has a lot of holes for hiding. Is there anything we should do to it before adding it, aside from cleaning it? Is it safe to put it in? THANKS!!!

10-02-2005, 12:28 PM	#2
CSeaSee Mayor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 663	If it's just limestone, I can't think of any reason not to, but I don't have a lot of experience with dead rock... maybe someone else can chime in here? I guess make sure there are no terrestrial critters in the holes... __________________ Carl Just tell your wife that having a tank teaches you all sorts of new DIY skills...which will save lots of money around the house...so you can buy more stuff for your tank...so you can learn more skills...

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10-02-2005, 07:58 PM	#3
Peterock Citizen Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nashville Posts: 185	Before adding any wild rock to a tank you should first soak the rock that you want to use in the tank in a 5 gallon bucket of RO/DI over night then test that water in the bucket for all levels. PHOS, Silicate, Ma, Copper, Stronium, Iodine. Seems like a lot but if you dont know whats in it then its worth it. So if you have good test then go ahead and use it all. (Put the whole damn mountain in your tank)The main thing you want to know is will the rock leatch out silicates, and phos.

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