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reel big mark Hobbyist Posts: 131 Kudos: 112 Registered: 29-Jun-2005	so today i just got back from my trip to hawaii and i was able to get my hands on a lava rock, i was wondering if i rinsed it REALLY good if it would b ok in my tank or if it would mess up the water chemical levels, thanks in advance its me sk8freak20...i need to get premie so i can change my name back
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	I'd boil it to make sure that it's mostly sterile. I'm pretty sure that lava rock won't change your pH, but you can scratch it and pour some vinegar on it to make sure. If it bubbles then it isn't safe to put into your tank. By the way, how was Hawaii? Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
reel big mark Hobbyist Posts: 131 Kudos: 112 Registered: 29-Jun-2005	it was really nice, i got to go snorkling in this bay that was full of reefs so i got to see tons of awesome fish. and i went on a sub ride to some man made reefs and ship wrecks(that were found somewhere else and put in the water) so there were tons of awesome fish there too its me sk8freak20...i need to get premie so i can change my name back
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
mattyboombatty Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004	That sounds like way too much fun. I've always wanted to visit there . Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
Darth Vader Big Fish Posts: 338 Kudos: 334 Votes: 35 Registered: 05-May-2005	yeah just boil it and check for carbonates and then it should be ok to put in the tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Boil it & then put it in a tank without fish & after a few days check the water parameters. Make sure to check the water parameters before putting the lava rock & after, so you can see any differences, if there are. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:26
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	My only concern would be any rough or sharp edges...I know some of my fish get a bit insane and don't pay attention to where they are going or whatever...and let's face it you really don't want to come home and see one of your silly guys or gals with a cut or ripped fin "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
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