jo oakley Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) I live at the foot of Mt Noorat, it was a Volcano We have volcanic rocks called floaters that come up to the surface all the time. I have run out of things to do with them in the Garden LFS sell rock that look very much like the ones around here Can I use them and how should I clean them? Edited February 23, 2009 by jo oakley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cory1 Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Just give them a really good scrub with a nail brush or similar,i would soak them for awhile change the water every few days just in case there is anything nasty lurking on the rocks And if you have a high pressure cleaner all the better :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo oakley Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) Thanks Cory 1 The rocks look the same as some at the LFS so I thought I would give it a go. Edited February 23, 2009 by jo oakley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildy Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 Just to be sure it is ok after cleaning pour some vinegar onto the rock, if it bubbles or foams the rock should NOT be put in your tank. Only inert objects, wood, rocks whatever can go in fish tanks. If it bubbles it is NOT inert and could therefore cause a chemical reaction in your tank and change parameters. Handy little trick I learnt along the way! HIH Kath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitstyles Posted February 23, 2009 Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 I boil my aquarium rocks before I place them in the tank but sometime I just wash them with tap water.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo oakley Posted February 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2009 You know Wildy the vinegar on the rock thing rings a bell I think its from my Pet shop days its been so long it feel like some one else worked there not me. KitzlovesBettas I think boiling is a good idea I need a big pot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Yes vinegar is a worthwhile way before all the cleaning to make sure it will be ok in the tank. Boiling does not change the makeup of the rock and if the rock is not inert it will still be able to change parameters in the water. Just one rock "looking like" another does not say anything about its makeup, you really need to do the vinegar test first. Kath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo oakley Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 The rock past the vinegar test Made me want fish & chips 30 km dive there and back what to do ?:giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 go for the fish and chips. Just your post has me wanting some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 No wait till tomorrow and get them on the way to the LFS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo oakley Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) I drove to Terang to get the fish & chips. THE CHIP SHOP WAS SHUT ON TUESDAYS!!!! I can't believe it I feel like that Guy from One Foot in the Grave whats his name? Victor some one. any way no fish or chips I could have gone to get something from the Pub, the only problem with that is I would know one or two of the 1/2 cut people, Not in the mood. The LFS shop is another 40 minutes from Terang if I turn right or 90 minutes if I turn left at the Highway Not today. Edited February 24, 2009 by jo oakley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 That sucks!! Boycott the fish & chip shop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyarlla Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 *cries with laughter* This thread is hilarious. You poor thing Jo - but there is always tomorrow... and then the LFS!!!!! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Vinegar is actually quite a mild acid and may not identify an unsuitable rock with absolute certainty. Hydrochloric acid or similar would be a better test. Although if it was me I'd just chuck it in the tank and hope for the best. :) Edited February 26, 2009 by Bettarazzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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