Rocks

Just wondering where everyone gets their rocks from (other then the river rocks).<
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>Just intrested as I am looking for some other types and have been unable to find many around thus far.<
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>Thanks<
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>Sam

[Alan Caboolture]

What sort of rocks are you looking for Sam ???<
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>River rocks are by far the most natural for underwater landscapes.<
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>If you are thinking of those redish
own weather worn/wind eroded "Woomera" rocks,  they are almost a thing of the past, protected in a national park, their collection is now illegal and if available anywhere you will pay black market prices. The few I have I have owned for 20 years or more and are treasured dearly.<
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>Gravel yards, landscape suppliers, and rock suppliers are another source. But, again, interesting specimins are not cheap.<
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>I saw some
illiant "Jade in matrix" rocks not long back in a gravel yard at Morayfield.  But at $10/kg.   Could just about buy pure jade at that price.<
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>It is getting to the stage where we will have to follow the landscape gardeners and make artificial rocks.<
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>Alan. When life gives you lemons ask for a bottle of tequila & salt.<
>The only danger I find in life is to take too many precautions. Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.<
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[ashhhh]

reddish
own wheather worn/wind eroded ''woomera'' rock....<
>Thats not the stuff they sold as red larva rock is it??

Yeah, I got stacks of the river rock available. Just looking for something different for a tang tank im setting up. So I am not exactly sure what type yet.<
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>Thanks<
>Sam

[cosmotiger1]

i have heaps of lava rock with nice caves drilled into them and i can order custom /shapes and cave formations and sizes.<
>give me a ring at aquariums alive if you want more info<
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>cheers 1 out of 4 people have a mental dissability!<
>think of your 3 best mates if there fine..... IT MUST BE YOU!!!

[Dyce]

Cement rocks are the new way to go if you have the effort. Either that or drive 10 hours to sydney for some limestone. fish fish fish fish turkey fish fish gobble

Got 4 Big Ass bits today cost me $25. Nice holes in 3 other is just big and massive. Im happy with them. Would around 12-18 kg for the 4. They are quite big. Plan on getting some other types so will let you know what I find.<
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>Any one here tryed the cement rocks?<
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>Sam Edited by: freakyfishfanatic at: 25/6/05 17:17<
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4 - 5kg is a big assed rock? lmao, I placed 2 rocks in my 6 x 2 x 2 B\N tank the other week that required both my girlfriend and I to lower them in the tank, (35 - 40kg each) they do look quite nice, red cavey, holes and crevices type of volcanic rock.<
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>Cheers Dave "I believe that sex is a beautiful thing between two people. Between five, it''s fantastic."

lol compared to the river rocks i usually use. Might be more the 2 largest Ill weigh them and let you know. As I have no idea what weight they are Edited by: freakyfishfanatic at: 25/6/05 21:49<
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PM sent Phil

[clownie]

hi guys, what about the black smooth rocks you find on the beach, are they safe to put in a malawi/tang tank?

[Dead Fish Floating]

Yea the red ones from the beach are safe.....  but not for marine. Metalic ores are a no no there.
That said I just make my own, check out the garf page for a run down.
DOn't be too fazed on the pH leaching stuff, the perfect rock is worth it.
:)