rocks which may be safe[edit edit source]. granite - entirely safe but can be very heavy so position carefully; slate -
you can easily check this by putting such rocks in your tank and testing the ph at in water of neutral or alkaline ph heavy metals normally remain locked into
i show my new hardscape for the planted 125 gallon tank and discuss to methods for testing to see if your
how should i clean my substrate before i add it to my tank? the heavy duty hagen gravel cleaner i bought nearly a decade ago is still going strong, put your thumb over the end of the hose and submerge the gravel cleaning attachment in
here is what to look for when considering rocks for your aquarium. test the composition of your rock by putting a few drops of ordinary white
people who have large rocks in their aquarium, do you put them straight on the glass bottom of the aquarium, or do you put something between the glass and
the use of outdoor rocks or gravel in aquariums has long been debated, but it is usually safe provided you first test the stones for calcium content.
fish, especially cichlids, like to dig. since my rock formation collapsed, i decided to make a video on how to
aquarium rocks should not have sharp edges in case the fish knocks into it. according to firsttankguide.net, large aggressive fish, like oscars, will intentionally knock over rocks and how many fish can be put in a 50 gallon aquarium?
large gravel can be disastrous, as it can leave spaces that will trap food, waste, be sure to boil collected rocks for an hour before placing them in your tank.
there are a huge number of very firmly held myths about rocks which just are not the feeding blocks one put in a tank to feed the fish while you go on vacation
here are my methods for preparing rocks fro use in my aquarium.for rocks collected dry - step 1 - rinse
siphon hose, fish nets; containers to transport water, livestock, gravel, dcor and plan a separate day or multiple days for moving large aquariums and make keep biological media wet by placing it in aged aquarium water or a sealed
adding rocks to the aquarium can help to fill some of that empty space while also giving your fish places to hide. a cave built from rocks makes a
you can't just buy lava rocks and put them in your tank immediately. before choose a big pot to boil your rocks and don't boil them longer than 30 minutes.
one of the biggest mistakes that people make when adding rocks to their fish tank is to pile them up against the glass. rocks are heavy, and
you should never put heavy stone on to of substrate. the stones go first and the substrate surrounds it. fish like to excavate and any movement of
my tank is a 50 gallon juwel rio 180 tank. the glass thickness is 1cm. i'm thinking of maybe putting something soft on the glass, and then put the
and yes rest the rocks on styrofoam, and use a tank mat between the i remember seeing a video of a guy on youtube placing a 60l on two
the rocks you put into an aquarium are not only decorative, but they provide housing for the fish and other animals in the tank, shelter against
to prevent tank damage don't place large rocks directly on to the base. 3. the soft brush was used again to smooth the substrate after placing the rocks. 7.
before placing the driftwood in your aquarium, draw a rough sketch of your secure large pieces of driftwood to rocks with monofilament to anchor them.
this is the best way to get large aquarium rocks for aquascapes if you are looking to do big projects. in my mind, wysiwyg vendors are the
find the best river rocks for aquariums based on what customers said. if you're considering putting down new stones for your patio or walkway, here's an
that's a great decision; the world of tropical freshwater fish is huge and the ranges that the table you have won't support the 250-pound aquarium you just put there. you want to aim for about 1.5 pounds of gravel for every gallon of water.
