found this rock

[gmod]

I found this browing for cheap holey rock online what do yall think. I really want to change my dark lava rock out. It looks like there is some that has holes through it. .13 cents lb.

[mnemenoi]

Looks like limestone of some type, would be decent baserock for a rockpile in a tank. Handpick the best pieces to face. Might want to cement them together to provide a bit sturdier construction.

[gmod]

What should i do to prepare for the tank. Would just pressure washing do

[mnemenoi]

I imagine it and some pre-soaking should be fine. Just be wary of any smells or such that might be present. Maybe use one piece prior to introducing the entire amount.

[danielp]

I'm using this rock in my 125 and i really like it.

I prep mine by placing it in a garbage can and soaking it in a 10% bleach solution.

After a few hours i drain the water and refill it with clean tap water, hit it with prime let it soak for a few more hours then remove the rock and let it sun dry. I then do a final inspection and smell test to make sre all the bleach is gone and place it in my tank.

When I've hit it hard with bleach i put my water hose at the bottom of the can and turn the water on low and let a few volumes overflow to guarantee a constant intro of fresh water helping remove and impurities from either the rock or bleach.

Hope this helps

[gmod]

Iam going now will update

[crazy42bmx]

You'll be fine , iv got this stuff in my shellies rack system and it works just fine. Can get a little bit slippery when it gets some algae growth on it. But a Hot water 50/50 bleach soak cleans it back to white. Rock really looks awesome and pops very well with a blue background too !!

[gmod]

Pieces so far. It wont let me do the individual but iam trying to get this big rock out. Figured i could cut into smaller pieces. And .10 lb woohoo

[gmod]

All pressure washed. I dont think iam gonna bleach them. I like the natural look of the rock. Some pieces have nice slight green algae on them...

[gmod]

Here it is. 180lb 24.00

[mnemenoi]

Excellent catch, what do you have currently in the tank? Malawis or Tangs perhaps?

[gmod]

Malawi/haps

[mnemenoi]

I bet they will enjoy the new hardscape! Make sure and post up pics, looking forward to seeing it all set up

[danielp]

Nice. The bigger hole pieces are great finds in the big pallet lots.

[gmod]

Here u go first try. Pretty tired now. Every rock i wanted was the bottom of the barrel.