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Rocks?
May 24, 2006 22:34:32 GMT
Post by mandy on May 24, 2006 22:34:32 GMT
I was planning on buying new rocks for my tank but now ive come across some in the garden will these be ok to use?
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Rocks?
May 25, 2006 3:42:25 GMT
Post by robin on May 25, 2006 3:42:25 GMT
I am not 100%, but My SIL told me not to use things that were not specifically for tanks. For fear that something may be released into your water that could harm the fish.
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Rocks?
May 25, 2006 16:20:27 GMT
Post by KittyKat on May 25, 2006 16:20:27 GMT
wash them very well and do the vinegar test...
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Rocks?
May 25, 2006 19:26:49 GMT
Post by kelly on May 25, 2006 19:26:49 GMT
Whats the vinegar test?
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Rocks?
May 25, 2006 21:19:56 GMT
Post by mandy on May 25, 2006 21:19:56 GMT
Yeah whats the vinegar test?
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Rocks?
May 25, 2006 23:17:42 GMT
Post by anthony on May 25, 2006 23:17:42 GMT
Put Vinegar on the rock. If it sizzles its Alkaline.
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Rocks?
May 25, 2006 23:19:55 GMT
Post by anthony on May 25, 2006 23:19:55 GMT
Dont foret to scrub the rock with boiling water. You can also use bleach, then rinse it and place in a bucket of a strong de-chlorinator mix for a few days then rinse again.
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Rocks?
May 25, 2006 23:24:06 GMT
Post by mandy on May 25, 2006 23:24:06 GMT
So if it sizzles, its good. thanks alot.
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Rocks?
May 26, 2006 9:59:28 GMT
Post by anthony on May 26, 2006 9:59:28 GMT
Depends what fish you intend to keep.
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May 26, 2006 10:03:28 GMT
Post by KittyKat on May 26, 2006 10:03:28 GMT
actually if it sizzles that means that it's got calcium deposits on it which isn't good because the calcium will dissolve into the water as large particles and that can irritate the fishes gills... so basic rule of thumb is "if it sizzles, don't use it"
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May 26, 2006 13:38:46 GMT
Post by anthony on May 26, 2006 13:38:46 GMT
It wont release that much calcium into Alkaline water. infact it will release very little.It only sizles because your mixing acid with alkaline and there is a chemical reaction. Some fish live and thrive in hard water like the Lake Malawi/Tanaganyka/Victoria and central American cichlids. Aswell as Mollys.
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