Rocks from the Beach

[Captain Hazzard]

Hello folks

I've got a cold water tank with one goldfish in it, he's 7. We're going to put some rocks from the beach in it, but are worried about them being safe. Is there a way that we can get the salt out of them? 'Coz rocks are permeable aren't they?

Jack's been alone for 5 years now, after his friend died. What are your thoughts on getting some company for him? Its a 48" tank so theres plenty of room, but we're worried about how Jack will react after being alone for so long.

One more thing, some of his scales, only 2 or 3 of them, have gone silver. Is this something to worry about?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[LoachLover]

Just look up treating rocks, you should be able to put the rocks in there if you treat them right.

 

[jflowers]

About rocks... http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=55806

The beach I go to every few weeks has flint pebbles, I use these in most of my tanks without any problems, just clean them first.

The scales I have no idea about, try posting in the coldwater forum.

Jon

 

[LoachLover]

I've used agates from the Oregon coast in my aquarium before, looked pretty cool but now I go for a more natural effect.

 

[GSD]

so you can put beach rocks in the aquarium

 

[OohFeeshy]

Yep, just make sure they are v. well cleaned esp. if you have scaleless fish.

 

[GSD]

i heard they affect you ph?

 

[LoachLover]

so you can put beach rocks in the aquarium

Yeah you can.....I have and my fish did fine

 

[Jen]

As for company for Jack, look into some other cold water fish. I had some White Cloud Minnows that i believe are coldwater. Maybe you could get a school of them... 10 or 15.

Think that would work?

 

[OohFeeshy]

i heard they affect you ph?

They shouldn't do unless they are calciumy/chalky like chalk (duh...) or limestone.

 

[nc_nutcase]

chalky like chalk

I like that one