Kind of Concerned

Stacef · 03-09-2008, 09:31 PM

Ok guys, I think that the rock we grabbed was Limestone. Seems that we are right on the Mississippi. So to test it, just take White Vinegar and if it fizz's don't use it?

If it doesn't fizz, it's fine??

zy112 · 03-09-2008, 09:32 PM

Wait, did you just find this rock like outside somewhere or at an LFS?

Stacef · 03-09-2008, 09:35 PM

We got them from outside. BUT our LFS has Limestone for sale too..

Here is the story..

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-post.html

sasquatch · 03-10-2008, 09:50 AM

it can fizz for several reasons, if its limestone your ph will climb, it may or may not be a problem depending on how high ( another reason for co2 lol) I soak them in muriatic acid/water solution then let them dry, if they have iron youll see brown stains

ramora · 04-05-2008, 07:01 PM

I am a firm believer in using only natural materials for tank decoration. I would use only those rocks that I am 110 percent sure are safe for the tank and as an added precaution I would also boil the rocks in hot water to kill any diseases or parasites along with the vineger test.

03-09-2008, 09:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stacef Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Kind of Concerned Ok guys, I think that the rock we grabbed was Limestone. Seems that we are right on the Mississippi. So to test it, just take White Vinegar and if it fizz's don't use it? If it doesn't fizz, it's fine?? __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

03-09-2008, 09:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 981 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Kind of Concerned Wait, did you just find this rock like outside somewhere or at an LFS? __________________ Zach

03-09-2008, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stacef Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 594 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Kind of Concerned We got them from outside. BUT our LFS has Limestone for sale too.. Here is the story.. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-post.html __________________ Stace Worried about the costs to run a Saltwater tank? Here are some tips on cutting back to keep your bills in the same range as before. Put a timer in the bathroom, the family is now only aloud to take 5 minute showers, baths are out of the question. Tv time is cut to 1 hour a night, we have to make up for all of the lights/pumps/heaters/chillers/etc. running No more lights, duct tape all light switches in the off position. If someone needs light, they can sit by the tank. Sorry bunny, I sacrificed you to help others save money!

03-10-2008, 09:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,508 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kind of Concerned it can fizz for several reasons, if its limestone your ph will climb, it may or may not be a problem depending on how high ( another reason for co2 lol) I soak them in muriatic acid/water solution then let them dry, if they have iron youll see brown stains __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

04-05-2008, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
ramora Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: albert lea minnesota Posts: 133 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Kind of Concerned I am a firm believer in using only natural materials for tank decoration. I would use only those rocks that I am 110 percent sure are safe for the tank and as an added precaution I would also boil the rocks in hot water to kill any diseases or parasites along with the vineger test. __________________ Nano reef Club

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