nevchewy Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I'm planning on getting my 60 gallon tank up and going this week (pics to follow soon on my DIY post). We just came back from camping in Nordegg, AB where I found a bunch of nice shale that i brought back... The shale was found next to a small stream and some was under water. My question would be... if boiled and cleanned really well... could it be used in my cichlid tank? Or would it be best to save for future purposes...? Any thoughs thanks in advance! nev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I think as long as its clean(no pesticides or chemicals) it should be fine. Since its going into a african tank you dont' have to worry if the rocks will buffer or not like you would if it was going into a tank with low PH. Really scrub and wash them and it should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 If possible, boil them in water for a least 5 min then give them a scrubbing.....They should be fine then!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevchewy Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Glad to hear! thanks again! nev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBrain Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Most of my rocks came from streams and such. I do an overnight soak in light salted water. then overnight rinse in fresh then I cook in oven for 1hour at 350 then a final over night rinse of fresh. Over kill?? Never had a fatality from new rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOSStile Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 (edited) Mathew I have 2 questions. After you marinade them in the salt water, do you baste them in the oven or just let them cook in their own juices. Are they golden brown when done and lastly, red or white wine?..... oops sorry that was 3 questions Seriously slate as long as there is no rusty red brown mixed in should be fine. Edited August 9, 2005 by HOSStile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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