I need round-shaped river rocks. Have you been to any builders/landscaping supply yard in MD area, or do you buy from pet stores?
Rock hunting or where to buy them in MD
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Becca
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The stone store or Irwin stone...
FishEggs
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I usually go to The Stone Store in Hanover, MD. They're not far from House of Tropics. Don't know where you are located though. Check out any local nursery. River rocks are usually a common stock item.
jonclark96
Past CCA President
Irwin is where I've purchased river rock in the past. I think there are locations in Rockville and Frederick.
But there are plenty of "wild" rocks to be collected. All I do is give them a good cleaning, let them dry, then clean them again and into the tank. I've never seen any ill effects from this practice.
But there are plenty of "wild" rocks to be collected. All I do is give them a good cleaning, let them dry, then clean them again and into the tank. I've never seen any ill effects from this practice.
The stone store looks interesting but it's like an hour of driving from Germantown 
There is an Irwin stone in Rockville.
There is an Irwin stone in Rockville.
Jon, I thought about that too. Any round shape that passes the muriatic acid test would do. Just not sure where to look for them, I know that collecting rocks in national parks and rivers is prohibited.
These, rock!
mchambers
Former CCA member
Irwin Stone is in Rockville. It's a cool place, but I've never bought aquarium rocks there.
Becca
Members
There's an Irwin in Rockville and Frederick. Both are equally great. Each has a "leftovers" pile they charge very reasonable prices for, not that any of the stone is all that expensive if you're only purchasing fish-tank quantities. They weigh your car before you drive in, and then weigh it again as you drive out to figure out what to charge you.
CichlidDan
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I may have some extra river rocks what size are you looking for?
Will def check them out. Thanks Becca!
Medium to semi-large size, it's only a 75G tank.
FishEggs
Well-Known Member
I'd say come down and have a look in the storm creek behind my house but i'm probably a bit further of a drive for you then the Stone Store.
b considine
a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude
I bought bags of "river cobbles" at Home Depot.
Blaise
Blaise
Digital
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I was thinking of getting some rocks from the natural area in the HOA space next to my house.
Any idea if plant fertilizer can be fully removed from rocks? I'm certain at some point the HOA has contracted lawn care for this area.
Any idea if plant fertilizer can be fully removed from rocks? I'm certain at some point the HOA has contracted lawn care for this area.
Digital
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I'm surprised there isn't an Ole Bay scented Clorox! It's put in everything else in MD.
jokes aside, I know bleach safety for aquariums is a heated discussion but do you think it can be used to clean feral rocks?
mchambers
Former CCA member
Feral or just wild caught? I'd think bleach would be fine. I've used it on algae covered rocks. I don't think much, if any bleach gets absorbed by a rock, but to be safe I've treated them with dechlorinator before they go back in a tank.
