Stone Decor

[friedegg45]

hi all
i was wondering if i could use some stones/pebbles picked up from the beach. the vinegar test would be used.at the lfs they wanted £5 for a small bag.so was thinking about some from the beach.if so what is the best way to clean them - scrub and soak in boiled water, or will they be salty and un usable cheers for your time and advice.
brian
ps they are for freshwater tank

 

[Paradise3]

Are they for a freshwater? I get mine from a nearby stream and i use this routine:

-Boil in water,
-Boil again,
-Scrub with warm water for 3 weeks.

Hope this helps.

Xxx~misscosmo~xxX

 

[Truck]

Don't ever boil stones, if there is air in them, they'll explode in your face!

Just give them a quick rinse and they'll be fine, also, put a drop of acid on them if it fizzes, they'll raise your PH.

 

[Tortea]

I boil, scrub and just drop them in. Well i put them in. Don't want to hurt any fish.

 

[Ben M]

boiling stones isn't a good idea. it's like putting a load of batteries in a fire

cheers

 

[Jonty]

it's like putting a load of batteries in a fire

Hasn't harmed me yet...

 

[Paradise3]

Or me but i will take that advice and just scrub them down next time. Is using warm water to scrub them down ok? I create little caves with mine.

Xxx~misscosmo~xxX

 

[mr130gallon]

it's like putting a load of batteries in a fire

Hasn't harmed me yet...

i could say ive neer been harmed by throwing lots of gas on a fire yet, but when i do get harmed ill probably get REALLY harmed. so rather safe than sorry.

 

[Truck]

Warm water is fine.

 

[Paradise3]

Warm water is fine.

Ok thanks for the advice.

Xxx~misscosmo~xxX

 

[Tortea]

you could use a ultra-sonic cleaner.......It would explode faster.

 

[AdamM]

or a microwave