What kind of rocks do you use for your tanks and where do you get them?

[minifoot77]

will mica fizz with vinager?

 

[Paul S]

Update: After further investigation, the stuff I got is a type of limestone. Won't work for my tanks. Bummer.

 

[DiscusnAfricans]

Do you have any pictures of it? I may be interested in it if its limestone.

 

[Paul S]

I'll snap a few photos and post tonight...

 

[Paul S]

Here is a pic... I have 100 lbs plus in a variety of sizes from a few lbs up to 30lbs

http://www2.snapfish.com/slideshow/...otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=comcast2/

 

[minifoot77]

no pic yet but you have my attention too...

 

[Paul S]

Nothing? That wierd, it shows up for me... It's a little slow to load...

Oh yeah. To prep it for my tanks, I power washed all of it with a new, chemical-free, 3600 PSI power washer so its all nice and clean....

Can someone let me know if the link works now?

 

[chris_todd]

Can someone let me know if the link works now?

Paul,
Yes, the link works now. Before, I got a Comcast "We're sorry, but we're having technical problems" error message.
Chris

 

[minifoot77]

do they have a website?

 

[UNCLERUCKUS]

I get mine from patapsco river as well. just clean them well and bake them or boil to be sure. great selections in the river and on its banks.

 

[Paul S]

do they have a website?

www.thestonestore.com

 

[Paul S]

BTW, as far as the vinegar test is concerned. I got this tip from one of the guys in GWAPA. Test with powder scrapings from the stone. I tested a piece of limestone and saw no reaction. Then I tested some powder scraped from the stone and sure enough, it fizzled in the vinegar...

 

[minifoot77]

so does that mean limestone is no good? and i haven't heard if mica fizzles with vinegar......

 

[Paul S]

For my purposes, the limestone is no good. I want to maintain softer, slightly acidic water and the limestone would raise the PH.

For people who want harder, more akaline water (higher PH), the limestone could be beneficial.

As far as mica goes, I don't know.

 

[minifoot77]

so are you tryin to get rid of what you got?

 

[Paul S]

Well, at this point I don't have much use for it.

 

[minifoot77]

i'll take some is this weekend good for you.. and what do you want for it?

 

[Paul S]

I've got two bags - 100 plus lbs. A mix of sizes and shapes. I'll give the whole lot for $20 - that's about $10 less than what I paid. Plus it's all powerwashed...

 

[minifoot77]

done you have a pm... or would if i could pm you....

 

[Paul S]

You can email me at psandler@comcast.net.
If you come over for the rock you take a look at the mopani wood too. I think you mentioned (on another thread) that you may be interested in that too. I have three very nice, clean pieces...cheap.