Aquatopia Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi Folks, This is the look I want to achieve (on a smaller scale). Can anyone tell me if I might find this sort of rock in the wild in the Canterbury region (and where), or else, somewhere I can buy it cheap !? I kind of like this look too, but not sure yet;- I have just bought some red rainbowfish (which i want as dither fish for a cichlid aquarium) so the aim is to have those, along with some smaller cichlids - preferably Tanganyikans. Your thoughts would all be most welcome. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doch Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 the rock is mountain shicst you shouls have plenty down there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 the rock is mountain shicst you shouls have plenty down there Hi Doch, Anywhere specific ? I live here but Im not actually familiar with the surroundings. I know there are mountains everywhere at least, but does it occur anywhere there are mountains ? Sorry - sounds lame, but I have forgotten all the geology I learned at school, :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropheus Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 hi Doch where you get the photo of the first tank from? wouldnt mind specs on it. ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si_sphinx Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 just go to placemakers or somewhere that sells landscaping materials, ie the schist in your picture, and tell them what you need it for and they might just give you some :lol: if you only need a little bit, maybe scraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discus_boy Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 In the first pic the rocks are greenstone . It can be found on any mountain or farm. I usaully pick up a few and bring them back . Great rocks for decoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinsonMassif Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 In the first pic the rocks are greenstone. That is very definitive. They don't look very green to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 I agree it looks like schist to me, we have heaps of it down here, it comes in really awesome slabs, with the stepped look and you can also get flatter pieces... we have used it in our African setups to get a certain look and it is so easy to work with. Landscape suppliers normally have it often.... It is much cheaper to buy than slate etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted July 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 hi Doch where you get the photo of the first tank from? wouldnt mind specs on it. ta Hi - Doch didnt get the pics, I posted them. If I recall correctly it was on a cichlid site and was a winner of an annual competition. I will see if I can find it on my favourites and post the URL if I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted July 19, 2008 Report Share Posted July 19, 2008 In the first pic the rocks are greenstone . It can be found on any mountain or farm. I usaully pick up a few and bring them back . Great rocks for decoration. UMMMMMMMM What? can be found on any mountain or farm????????? what you smoking???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd123 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Aquatopia Fultons on Ensors Rd and Brougham st had lots of mountain shist and its not that expensive to buy.... theres a lot around in the landscape yards...good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted July 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Aquatopia Fultons on Ensors Rd and Brougham st had lots of mountain shist and its not that expensive to buy.... theres a lot around in the landscape yards...good luck Cheers KD123 - will go take a look-see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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