tinman84

So i recently started into the Freshwater aquascaping

but curious ..where do you guys get the things that you put in your tank ??

those big boulders rocks and stuff ??

The Trigger

I got a bunch from my backyard actually. you just have to know what kind of rocks you're putting into the tank. Pennsylvania is nuts with the amounts of limestone we have. you should only use inert rock in a tropical aquarium or something that wont alter the water parameters

tinman84

Thanks for the info

but how do i know which rock is good ??

can you please list a few types of rock

and if anyone is from chicago can you guys tell me where i can get that rock from ??


i know i can get it at an lfs but thats too much money

The Trigger

Quartz, petrified wood, lava rock, late is ok to name a few. If you you touch the rock and it leaves a white powdery residue on your hands, its no good to uses. Limestone and other calcium based rocks will make your hardness skyrocket and your ph climb. Find a stream by you and use smooth river stones. They look natural and most are very safe. I'm sure someone will bash me for disrupting an ecosystem, but its a couple rocks....the ecosystem will be fine.

The Trigger

Wow sorry about the spelling. The t9 on my phone is a pain in the a$$. I meant slate is ok to use. I also wanted to add that I heard the chemical pH down by API works to check rocks. Put a few drops on the rock and if it fizzes its no good to use.

tinman84

sweet and thanks

The Trigger

Not a problem

tinman84

Does anyone on this forum have driftwood fo sale ??

its soo expensive in stores

AheartlessFish

the cost of shipping it should be about the same as you buying it in store ^^! depends on the size and type of driftwood you want ^^

good luck with search tho

tinman84

drfosterandsmith have some nice pieces
and its like 16 bucks with shipping