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	How Do I Cure Granite For My Aquarium?
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	would i just boil it?
Posted 22-Jul-2008 20:04
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, You don't have to "cure" it as one does driftwood. All you should really have to do is scrub it really good under running water to get rid of any dirt, or loose fragments. Use a well bristled scrubbing brush. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 22-Jul-2008 20:35
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	how about boiling it?
Posted 22-Jul-2008 21:38
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Sure, but why? The only reason we boil driftwood is to kill off burrowing critters such as worms, etc. It's a solid rock. Unless there are numerious cracks in it, I very much doubt there is anything inside it alive. Be sure, if you do opt to boil it, to cool it slowly. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 23-Jul-2008 00:55
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	ok thank you very much
Posted 23-Jul-2008 02:43
Cichlid Kid Fish Addict Posts: 553 Kudos: 285 Votes: 34 Registered: 22-May-2004	would granite change any water parimeters such as harness or pH
Posted 23-Jul-2008 04:35
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	As mentioned in another thread, no, it won't alter water parameters. ><>
Posted 23-Jul-2008 05:12
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Granite is a fantastic safe rock to use. Clean it use it. If it is rather dirty soak it for a day or so then hose it clean. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 23-Jul-2008 05:41
brandeeno Mega Fish Posts: 929 Kudos: 636 Registered: 13-Sep-2007	i have granite ieces and rocks in many of my tanks. it looks beautiful and does nothing strange to the water. its a great addition to any tank! i boiled mine then scrubbed then boiled it again. it was nice and clean! make sure you let the rock cool over night before putting it in the tank! yo dont want any of that heat transferring to the water! GOOD LUCK! \\\\\\\"an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure\\\\\\\"
Posted 30-Jul-2008 07:12


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