Aquatopia Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I have got hold of a big block of oamaru stone for my african tank to act as a buffer and also to drill and make it look nice with swim-throughs etc. How long does it need to be boiled for once i am done ? or should it soak for several days ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Why are you boiling it? :-? If it has not been used, painted or whatever, I would just add it as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Because I dont know where its been. I clean everthing that I dont know where its been, lol. I got it from a guy who obviously bought a whole load of it and its been standing outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 I'd just give it a hose down. You'll have to post pictures of it when you've finished sculpting the holes in it and in the tank, I can imagine right now it's going to look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 +1 to hosing it down and the pics i found it easier to carve when it is soaked in water less dust too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 +1 to hosing it down and the pics i found it easier to carve when it is soaked in water less dust too What about hosing it down and letting it soak for an hour in the bath before carving then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 that will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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