How do I prepare Lava Rock

[troyofhouston]

I just purchased almost 100 pounds of lava rock to use in my aquarium. I have read of various ways to prepare it (boil it, bleach it, etc.) and was just wondering what you guys think? It's a lot of rock to boil so I am leaning towards the bleaching method. I have a couple 18 gal plastic tubs that I could soak it in but not sure how much bleach, how long, etc.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks,

T.

[Mzungu]

From where did you get it? That could make a difference on how you go about cleaning it.

[troyofhouston]

Nepco

[Somefishguy]

you could always pour boiling water over them once in the tub

[Mzungu]

I would probably just give them a good spray with a garden hose (not one that's been left out in the yard, though) and sprayer nozzle to dislodge any dirt/leaves/bugs/etc. Nepco's a good place! The only reason I would bleach or boil rocks would be if they came from another aquarium and I didn't want to transfer algae or any other yucky things into my tank.

[troyofhouston]

Well I ended up hitting them with the hose and then boiling them anyway.

Anyone know where to get white PFS on the southside anywhere?

[algarciajr]

Leslies
10228 Broadway St
Pearland, TX 77584
713.436.6525

[Mzungu]

Here's a few that might be closer, since your location says Seabrook. :)

http://leslies.know-where.com/leslies/cgi/selection?option=&mapid=US&lang=en&design=default&country=&region_name=&region=&place=Seabrook%2C+tx&x=0&y=0&mapx=&mapy=

[troyofhouston]

Thanks Everyone!! Got the tank set up with my lava from Nepco and my sand from Leslies. I have another question about water clarity but will post a new thread to get opinions.

Thanks again!!

[blacksmith37]

I prepared my 30 bags of lava rock for my pond filter by cutting open one end of each bag and dumping contents into the filter tub. I used some red and some black as Home Depot didn't have enough bags of either color.