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	Lava rock?
Gourami Mega Fish Posts: 1205 Kudos: 477 Votes: 1 Registered: 23-Apr-2002	I got some lava rock from a landscaping place for the flower beds and was wondering if it could be used in a fish tank? Its the stuff that is like red colored and kinda porus looking.
Posted 20-Sep-2009 05:54
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I would say a big yes providing it is cleaned Just to be on the safe side I would like to see a photo. I would soak it for a few days, hose it clean to remove all the gunk, a clean scrubbing brush will also help then boil it if you can size permitting. Check with Frank first to be on the safe side. 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 21-Sep-2009 03:37
Kellyjhw Big Fish My bubble... Posts: 405 Kudos: 217 Votes: 471 Registered: 22-Nov-2008	I've read that you can use it in 'scaping your tank, but be careful. If you have bottom dwellers that like to burrow or wiggle into crevices, it can be too sharp or rough. It's recommended that you grow algae or moss on it to keep from injuring the fish. shrugs At least that's what I read. TTFN --->Ta-Ta-For-Now Kelly ;o}
Posted 21-Sep-2009 03:46
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	In fact, they sell lava rock in pet stores for putting into fish tanks, and your stuff sounds like the same stuff. I've never used it though because of its roughness (and also that rocks at pet stores are way overpriced). -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 21-Sep-2009 03:52
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	I think the stuff you are talking about is called scoria. I know people use it as biomedia, so I assume it'd be fine for scaping provinding your fish aren't likely to slice themselves on it. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 21-Sep-2009 04:49


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