Will this work in my tank

[16gallontanker]

If I wash this stone off real good can I throw it in my tank and glue plants to it .I plan on using plain hot water and a unused tooth brush to scrub it . Do I need to boil it or anything? What yall think

 

[MaloK]

That looks ok. Don't waste a new toothbrush on that, an old one will do

 

[16gallontanker]

Thanks but I don't want traces of toothpaste to get in my tank and kill my fish I'd rather be safe than sorry I could use a new unused make up brush. I have a bunch I bought off Amazon one time .

 

[MaloK]

I think it would be safe. Since you put it in your mouth and are still alive.

Well rinsed there wont be much residue of anything.

But any stiff brush is good for the job.

 

[16gallontanker]

Ok

 

[CassCats]

Give it a little bake in the oven until it's hot to the touch, let it cool down, and it's fine.

Can rinse it in water before hand too before baking it.

I wouldn't bother brushing it at all with a toothbrush, but I've also seen first hand what chemical contamination can do to a fish tank, so I'm more cautious over anything going into a fish tank that's not meant for fish

 

[16gallontanker]

What about boiling it instead

 

[CaptainBarnicles]

What about boiling it instead

Yes but only until it's hot to the touch...hot rocks can explode and cause a decent injury so be careful. I would just give it a good scrubbing under the tap and call it done when you've popped it in your tank, how about entering our tank of the month competition? If you win you'll get a fancy banner next to your name