DONT Skip This Step Before putting Rocks In your Aquarium

[@stonemuzza8311]

This was really helpful thank you. Sure my platy will love there new rocks... Your neighbours ever caught you scrubbing rocks 😂 they gotta be so confused 😂

[@JuleJette]

Finally a tutorial where I don't need bleach or chlorine.. I feel better with this. Thank you!

[@inventoryking]

Glad I could help!

[@buggerlugz6753]

Yeah, the number of people on youtube which think using chlorine or bleach to clean aquarium stones is a wise idea, does my head in!

[@sf49erswarriorsgiantsgumba99]

@@buggerlugz6753been using a teaspoon of bleach for every 5 gallon to soak in gravels and rocks for decades!!! Never had problems.

[@filiplaskovski9993]

You forgot to season them with salt and pepper my dude

[@inventoryking]

hahaha!

[@caewalker9276]

Thank you Paul, they do look great. I've seen rocks explode when they get too hot so I just use the hot water soak,to me it does exactly the same job.

[@inventoryking]

Cae, thanks. That’s all I do.

[@MaydayTheGoat]

Thank you for making this video, it really helped me set up my aquarium

[@Shadow-wn5fw]

Thanks for the info. I just purchased some live rocks.

[@inventoryking]

Right on! Thanks for watching

[@IGF2011WA]

Please don't do this with live rocks... 😬

[@dcphifer4307]

@@IGF2011WA, Live Rock is for Reef and Marine Tanks. You should find a reliable source of Live Rock. I bought some for my Marine/Reef Tank many years back. I started to see my Clowns dead in the morning with red spots on some and just skeletons laying at the bottom of the Rocks. Here, these Live Rocks were not as clean as they were said to have been. At night, with the lights off and a red film on the flashlight... I just sat and watched my tank. All of a sudden, a Rock Anemone just shot up from the Rock and opened up and swallowed one of the Clown Fish. I was not aware that they were there nor what they were. Then, I saw these small pink worms crawl out from the Rock and started to enlarge with spikes. They intentionally floated up and hit my ClownFish. Within a few moments. My Clown was at the bottom of the tank and more of these pink spiked worms started to appear and started to eat my Clown. The next morning, I called the Fish store and they claimed that their Rocks were clean and that there no proof that it was their Rocks. I reported it to the BBS. This was before the internet. And. In fine print on their receipt said that they are not responsible once it leaves their store. Since, it you leave 1 cell of that Rock Anemone behind, it grows back. These pink worms... one called them Bristle Worms, another said that it must be one like the Bristle Worms... either way... I cold not save my tank, could I not get rid of them, either. I had to shut the tank down and kill the remaining Live Rock. No one wanted anything. If one cell of these Rock Anemones were among the good ones, it could contaminate their tank. I was just told to start over. I was told to be careful of where I get my Live Rock. Sadly, I thought that "Guaranteed Clean Rock" from a long standing well recommended Fish Store was trustworthy was safe. Someone along the process, took a cheap way out and was not clean as promised, and I got stuck... as did others like I did.

[@potatosalad6524]

If there’s air or moisture inside and you boil it in water won’t the rock explode cause the pressure? I’m kinda scared

[@inventoryking]

If the rock is completely solid would it happen? IDK. I just like to set them in super hot water.

[@cesarsaez8300]

I know this was a serious comment but it was so random, it made me laugh😂

[@stonemuzza8311]

If your scared of it exploding just make sure it’s well covered and get some eye protection (just in case)

[@louel9272]

Rocks explode if there is moisture and then u put it in a fire (like when camping), but if in boiling water they won't

[@johne4188]

Hey Paul, good info, I heard there is an acid test to see which ones can be used in our tanks. Any thoughts on how this done and what to look for?

[@inventoryking]

Hi John, thanks. Yes there is a muratic acid test you can do. I did a video in this before

[@HaYNFishKeeper]

Great tutorial on rock cleaning 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽

[@inventoryking]

Thanks bro!!! Appreciate your continued support

[@rymaccichlids5999]

Nice Paul they look awesome in there good videos on the rocks nice job

[@inventoryking]

Thanks Ryan. Appreciate it

[@pdiz]

What do you recommend for Dragon Stone in which scrubbing it may destroy the rock?

[@FishRfun]

Great video. I was looking for stones/rocks on Etsy and found some pink granite from NM. It's a really cool shade of pink. Have you heard of people using it in aquariums before because I can't find anything about it being used in the hobby. I'm assuming its safe. He said he oven bakes it after he cleans them

[@rampalsinghrai-lucknow9320]

If I have some small pieces of stones, is it okay to boil them together in a container instead of poring boiled water ?

[@inventoryking]

I have done it before. There is always a risk boiling rocks, but I have successfully. Do at your own risk.

[@rampalsinghrai-lucknow9320]

@@inventoryking thanks I won't do that

[@enzosoltani2935]

Can you use the same process for cement blocks?

[@inventoryking]

I wouldn't use that

[@ToshHarlan]

My rock is no where near this size but this tutorial still is very useful thank you

[@albertoflores5436]

Thanks now I know my cool rocks I get are safe in my fish tank

[@inventoryking]

Sweet! Thanks for watching Alberto.

[@anj19911]

thanks buddy

[@inventoryking]

No worries

[@nourhanateout7187]

Is sandstone safe for aqaurim?? I found some beautiful ones but not sure how it's will affect my aquariums parameters. Also what kind of rocks are these?

[@inventoryking]

I am not sure.

[@gr3123]

Yes it is safe. These look like igneous basalt.

[@cassandrahawes8970]

I was worried about putting real rocks in my aquarium, since they are so so heavy. There is space between the aquarium floor and the table the tank is on. I was worried about the glass cracking with the rocks and water weight. What do I do?

[@aspider7240]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@inventoryking]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@stuntstyle777]

The dollar family store I buy the BBQ steel bristled brush 😀

[@gr3123]

Wire brush and acid. 👍👌

[@amuservlog4561]

Thanks for the great info bro

[@inventoryking]

Any time!

[@kaleo_wong6590]

Can I us hose to rise them off the for first part

[@inventoryking]

what do you mean?

[@xxtetisherixx]

Thank you for this video!

[@inventoryking]

You are so welcome!

[@chaseadams8113]

What kind of larger rock could I use for a tank that doesnt require higher ph. Im wanting to do an angel fish or blood parrot tank with large rocks surrounding plants in the middle

[@inventoryking]

Not 100% sure Chase. I never tested PH on my tanks after the rocks.

[@DabbaHashery]

Basalt rock should be inert.

[@JyajAquaticPlants]

Manten stone is inert

[@kingswatersystems3882]

Great video! Would you do a video on tank disinfection using Kings Water Systems? We make a hand held machine that creates ozone , hydrogen peroxide and chlorine. It is designed to not only kill all bacteria but reduce orders and tastes.

[@inventoryking]

How would this work on disinfecting nets, and other aquarium equipment?

[@purewater4all]

inventoryking You make a batch of oxidants, ozone, hydrogen peroxide and chlorine by running salt water through our hand held machine. Add one part solution to water and use this to disinfect by washing down the tank or rocks. Our product is able to kill all known bacteria and viruses known to man - naturally. This means those three oxidants that were created turn back to water and salt within a few days leaving no harmful residual.

[@colony7591]

I just got some Texas holey rock for my cichlid tank

[@inventoryking]

Nice

[@wisdomSP]

Thanks for the tips. I think you need some plants.

[@mecoolyoufool5334]

Can I use landscaping rocks? I think they might be sprayed with something

[@inventoryking]

I would be very careful. Not sure I would

[@fishs6052]

I threw the stones into the aquarium without boiling, does it do anything?

[@jetthooper9080]

Can I sit my rocks in a container and pour boiling water from the kettle?

[@inventoryking]

I have done that before

[@adrianadrian8315]

not sure if you'd reply, but ive got some limestones...are these bad for my aquarium...

[@gr3123]

Will increase hardness and raise PH.

[@lakemalawifishkeeping2599]

They look great

[@inventoryking]

Appreciate it Jose

[@KlikAndSeuss]

Do these rocks help with PH?

[@inventoryking]

Not sure, I never checked

[@heyelala7703]

Do i need to wash store bought seiryu stones?

[@inventoryking]

I would wash any rock that enters an aquarium

[@batappreciation9661]

Hey that’s the exact type of stone I just bought!

[@pj2854]

Nice gloves!!😲😲

[@Dara-hx2pt]

Hi Paul...I heard peoples use Muriatic acid to test the rocks for safety for fish. Is that right though?

[@inventoryking]

That is correct. That is how I have tested rocks. Just don’t put the rock you tested in the tank.

[@Falconurbex]

Hi Paul we're I live I can only get normal vinegar that u put on your chips can I use this to test the rocks?

[@dcphifer4307]

@@Falconurbex Yes. There is also a Cleaning White Vinegar that is stronger. Either one will show you if it is safe.

[@dramaticreaper]

Would you say standard garden rocks are safe after going through all your procedures. (The white kind that you can buy )

[@inventoryking]

I would test them with muriatic acid (dont use those rocks) If they foam I wouldnt, if they dont foam ( I would consider it after more research)

[@dramaticreaper]

@@inventoryking hehe thanks for the video though it helped alot. I put them in some hot-ish water from the water heater and left them a while, then took each of them (they were pretty small, like half the size of your hand each) and brushed each rock individually. The water turned really powdery during the soaking period and more stuff came off (yuck). The rocks then started to have colour, most of them have really nice whites with a few red/grey markings and they looked more like real stones now. They probably put the stuff to make the rocks look more white. I left them out to dry on newspaper and then used some vinegar (I don't have muratic acid cause my house isn't really a stocked house). Of course I wasn't taking risks so I let the rocks soak more for 2 weeks while changing the water every time I shower (I wasn't in a hurry to get them, I just wanted climbing stones for my turtle). Yesterday I put a rock in the tank of my brother's turtle (hah if his turtle dies at least mine doesn't) and it seemed fine. So I put the rest of them in my turtle's home (my bro's is still a little one, so it didn't need that many rocks, mine is full grown). They like it a lot I think, it keeps climbing up and off and kept observing the new stones like a world class geologist/petrologist. I sat with it throughout most of the night (for some reason it likes being awake at night) just to make sure nothing was wrong, then I took him out because I wanted to sleep and let my bro's turtle stay with it's rock overnight. This morning it's still alive so I suppose it should be okay. I'm just really confident it should be fine mostly because the rocks look like "real" rocks now due to the extra colours. So yeah I just wanted to give you a report because your channel seems to research and do this kinda stuff. Your video really helped me out BTW.

[@christian-it4ip]

@@dramaticreaper still ok now ?

[@dramaticreaper]

@@christian-it4ip hehe yup healthy and alive. And I also didn't think my turtle would be steomg enough to move the rocks on his own. Like I put all the effort each time to stack a nice slope with a raised basking area but he always goes renovating mode and makes his own cave

[@batappreciation9661]

@@dramaticreaper your turtles seem like they have lots of personality :)

[@toughdawg]

So I guess it's good for turtle tanks too?

[@inventoryking]

I would assume?

[@SC-hk6ui]

I always go for preboiled at the shop

[@inventoryking]

Right on

[@dcphifer4307]

I boil water, then add the rocks. You don't know what do dust, fungus spores, etc are even on store bought Rock and Driftwood. I watch these strings come out of the Mopani Driftwood. All to most wood has tannins. I boil the Driftwood, store bought just in case, and to reduce the dark tannin intensity of the Wood.

[@cheegaqi6065]

what kind of rock is this？

[@inventoryking]

Basalt wall rock

[@alfie.a5285]

If my rock is bubbleing is it still okay to use?

[@ollh3297]

no

[@catfishcave379]

Big tanks deserve big rocks!

[@inventoryking]

I agree!

[@kylesullivan4441]

Shit I totally just put my base rock in my tank without even rinsing them 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@inventoryking]

Any issues?

[@eunicelaw2329]

I just got my first fish! I didn’t wash it :(

[@louisedery1049]

OK I got some rocks from the Dollar Tree they are really awesome. What do you recommend I do with them before I put them in my tank? They seemed like maybe they were in a tumbler. They are not really shiny but I see on a couple the water beads up like they may have some light polish on them. I was going to boil them on the store. I already sat them in hot water for over night and the water was dirty. Poured it off and now what do you recommend?

[@inventoryking]

Hi Louise. I would be concerned if they are hard rock or soft rock. Soft meaning they have lots of pours. Might not be worth the risk.

[@brizxy5475]

Can I use rocks out of my backyard?

[@inventoryking]

I wouldn't

[@jdmason9949]

Brizxy what if your using it for a land animal not in a fish tank

[@tomhelps-composer8740]

@@jdmason9949 yeah why not. just do the same thing. just boil the rocks and clean them down...

[@MELODYMUNRO]

I stick my rocks on the driveway, hose and scrub with a brush to get dirt off and then whack them in the tank, never had a problem. I think boiling rocks and bleaching is a waste of time.

[@inventoryking]

Thanks for sharing that. I never bleached of boiled. I like to soak but maybe not anymore after seeing how you do it.

[@mauriciomarioni6048]

Silly question but do they sell them at pet stores ? And if they do do I have to was them also.

[@inventoryking]

Not these rocks. These are Basalt wall rock from my local nursery.

[@Kopite19877]

I use a jet wash.. rinses and scrub with hotish water.. then use jet wash again.. done..

[@inventoryking]

Right on, that’s for sharing that

[@Luceium01]

Wish I had that

[@rymaccichlids5999]

First!!! Now watch

[@inventoryking]

#staytanked

[@4u25out]

Instead of it soaking in hot water, I let it sit in a blazing hot sun for a day, save water and energy.

[@inventoryking]

Thanks for sharing.

[@IGF2011WA]

Way over the top... Just rinse them and put them in. Don't recommend boiling rocks either, they can crack under extreme heat.

[@lalogonbrazy]

How many gallons is your tank?

[@inventoryking]

125 gallon on the large tanks in the fish room

[@ert-wert]

All you gotta do is wash them and have a fire. Throw them in the fire and collect them in the morning

[@TEQNEEK]

Hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot hot water.

[@richardli7726]

I bake my rock in the oven at 475 for an hour and a half. Haven't had any problem yet.

[@inventoryking]

Thanks for sharing Richard.

[@richardli7726]

Just follow the instructions on the Shake and Bake package, you cannot go wrong. Lol. Just a reminder, have to put the rock in the oven during preheating. That way it will give the rock a chance to expand slowly and eliminate the possibility of explosion. No bacteria will able ti survive under this high heat.

[@lorenmansfield]

Hot Water...hot hot hot water.

[@inventoryking]

yup

[@joesplif4158]

Don’t boil rocks for to long they can go bomb

[@benniederu9908]

Do not boil them .The rocks might explode.

[@marchelms1075]

I used a wire brush and soaked it over night with dish soap.

[@inventoryking]

I wouldnt use dish soap

[@700sksk]

Dish soap contain chemicals which harmful for fish

[@robertrobinson5015]

i will try to boil my rock

[@inventoryking]

good luck. Proceed with caution

[@cashoption2319]

who scrubs and boils all the rocks in rivers? i think all the peroxide salt bleach boil methods are over thinking it

[@TheLilhulk1111]

You need A lot more rocks

[@inventoryking]

Thanks for your feedback

[@suffysdave]

Guy cleans rocks…. That’s it.

[@jacobroberts4324]

Rocky says this video sucks

[@inventoryking]

YAY!

[@PENFOLD1962]

Scrub..... Scrub.... Scrub again... You never know if a rat, dog, bird or in some cases men have had weak bladders and relieved themselves all over the rock's! 🤢

[@inventoryking]

yup!!! And keep scrubbing.

[@PENFOLD1962]

@@inventoryking Always better to be safe than sorry in this case. I'm a Stone Mason by trade, you would be shocked at what we used to find on the stone even when delivered from the quarries! I used to have my own personal supply of Jeys Fluid to spray on the stone then power washed for a few mins to clean the stone and wash off the cleaning fluid residue. Thank you for bringing our attention to this issue👍😷👍

[@inventoryking]

Thanks for sharing Andrew, its appreciated

[@donaldfishvibes]

I wash the rock. Full stop, then place in pond. Works everytime. This over washing drama is overrated.

[@inventoryking]

You use them in ponds? Not tanks?

[@donaldfishvibes]

inventoryking correct. I guess that can be different...