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Fish talk => General Aquarium Discussion => Topic started by: nick on June 24, 2006, 12:09:05 PM

Title: lava rock so hard to find
Post by: nick on June 24, 2006, 12:09:05 PM
does any one know for sure where some lava rock is, ive phoned bunning and sapar......nothing........any ideas?
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Post by: nick on June 24, 2006, 12:31:19 PM
bunnings**
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Post by: tigger on June 24, 2006, 12:51:18 PM
you can get it here they sell it.

http://www.aquariumsrus.com.au/


tigger
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Post by: nick on June 24, 2006, 01:44:32 PM
is that just an internet shopper thing, cos i dont like buying off the net, ide rather go to some sort of shop and but it
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Post by: Hypancistrus Zebra on June 24, 2006, 11:13:43 PM
They have 2 stores, one in wooloowin and one on the southside. Go to the "CONTACT" link at the top of their website for all the shop info.

Wilson.
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Post by: RJ_Archer on June 25, 2006, 07:50:06 AM
if your eva in lismore come into dj's aquariums we have a huge amount of red lava rock 1 tonne + i would say,
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Post by: cosmotiger1 on June 25, 2006, 10:32:34 AM
Aquariums Alive in nerang always have a good supply.
i believe at the moment they have some solid bits and some with holes and caves drilled into them.

cheers
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Post by: nick on June 25, 2006, 05:31:53 PM
thnx heaps guys,

but today i went for a drive to some fish shops and 1 got 3 great pieces

all a good size too, just the right size for my tank, i also got a 25kg of crushed marble. got $100 left for the fish :)
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Post by: nick on June 26, 2006, 08:45:11 AM
has any1 got n e good tips for washing the lava rock realy well?? and how to wash gravel with the hose ban on?? lol, any tips would be good thnx :)


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Post by: on June 26, 2006, 09:14:54 AM
Take them all into the shower with you. plug up the hole and wash the gravel around with your feet.

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Warning, Not recommended for anyone.
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Post by: Penny on June 26, 2006, 02:31:50 PM
How much is the lava rock and does it have the hiding holes in it?
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Post by: nick on June 26, 2006, 04:47:48 PM
lol, grum, its  my mum and dads house....dont think they would appretieate all the scratches...lol
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Post by: nick on June 26, 2006, 04:50:03 PM
oh penny, depends on what size lava rock u want, and yeah all the bits for sale have hidey holes, it is a bit expensize but i want a good tank so i was willing to buy it....i got it from H20 babies in the main street of ipswich. the largest bit i got was $31.50 and the 2 medium ones were 17.50........not bad, gators also has them but are much more expensive
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Post by: cosmotiger1 on June 29, 2006, 09:55:09 AM
clean the gravel in a bucket in your basin in the laundry

and as for cleaning the lava rock, you have to use the hose.
and if your neighbours see you and they look like they are gonna dob, just scream at the top of your lungs that you will stab them if they dob

beleive me they wont!!!  :twisted:   :twisted:   :twisted:
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Post by: Penny on June 29, 2006, 10:48:21 AM
...Or, put rock in bucket and tell them your giving your dog water lol.
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Post by: davo0903 on June 29, 2006, 06:07:03 PM
Two tips....

Darkness hides all sins, do it at night.

Have 6' fences.  Works for me!
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Post by: trofius on June 29, 2006, 06:18:04 PM
use the laundry sink, no one will see you and you can change water if you are responsible or just leave the tap running
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Post by: caryb on June 29, 2006, 06:33:02 PM
Dilema get caught by the neighbour for using water or bustet by wife for using the laundry tubs? Ill take the neighbour anyday  :lol:
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Post by: mjscookie on June 29, 2006, 06:48:03 PM
Try stone mechants at Darra I think. I paid something like $8.50 for 20kgs.

He's a wholesaler so bring cash ONLY.

Mitch
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Post by: nick on June 29, 2006, 07:24:26 PM
thnx everyone, ill go out one warmer night and hose it off, its too cold atm, ill do it all tomorrow, when everyone is at work......