bOi Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 What rocks you guys use? Ive been searching for rough faced rocks now. Previously I had slates and those round ones that slip occasionally. However, i did see some volcanic rocks I think.. they were reddish brown in colour. Would this be alright?? Has anyone used this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 wouldn't reccomend volcanic rocks aye... they have nasties in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 wouldn't reccomend volcanic rocks aye... they have nasties in them heavy metal ions etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I have read about people using forms of volcanic rock in African setups and it has been fine. Guess you would have to be selective. I use Kati Kati Red, you should be able to get it down that way?? It is really nice and ages really nice in the tank after a while, looks really natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milet Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I Use some rocks from up at halswell quarry and random rocks and boulders from up the waimak and selwyn rivers. dunno any names tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aae1 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Hi there. What type of fish have you got? I use Limestone in my Malawi tanks and the seem top work really well. jHelp to keep the pH up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aae1 Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Sorry about the poor English! :oops: Should read what I write before hitting the submit button! Hope you can make out what Ive posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Hi there. What type of fish have you got? I use Limestone in my Malawi tanks and the seem top work really well. jHelp to keep the pH up as well. i use sandstone tiles with no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 I use alot of limestone in with my Malawis and other Tanganyikan tanks.. and Aragonite substrate.. I use the Kati Kati Red in the Fron tank, the dark red/brown colour looks great against the Frons colouring. If you can get your hands on Dolomite Rock then that is a good one to use. Often used in African setups. http://www.galleries.com/minerals/carbonat/dolomite/dolomite.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropheus Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 Hi My first Malawi setup was with Volcanic Rock which looked awesome in a six foot tank piled right to the top but found that alot of my fish kept scraping themselves against the rock causing themselves injuries. One jammed himself against the glass and rock and lost an eye Dolomite rock would be good but dont bother with dolomite gravel as it washes the colour out of the fish making them look pale. Iam now starting to use alot of coral rock and lime stone (the flat stuff and rock form). You lucky people in ChCh have millions of the stuff down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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