How to Prepare Rocks for an Aquarium

[@RaccoonCreekAquatics]

Which method of testing rocks do you prefer? Let me know!

[@tteezzrreell]

i have the same exact lights, mind sharing your settings? i really like your output

[@quirkya909]

What do you mean by fizzes? Like a fizzing sound, or like peroxide fizz with bubbles?

[@tammybaker9703]

Thanks for sharing your expertise. I have some rocks I would like to try in my aquarium and now I know how to make sure they are safe for my fish. Thank you again

[@Rometiklan]

Great video with informative tips! Your tank looks great with the new hardscape. I love how nicely it's coming along. As for preparing rocks, I do the same vinegar test and boiling for 10 minutes. It is going to be so epic when you finish setting this tank up, and the plants start filling in. Thanks for posting!

[@RaccoonCreekAquatics]

Thank you!! Lots of new growth already! Can't wait till it fills in! Thank you for watching!!

[@Hydropete]

Great simple video told me exactly what I needed to know, with a great attitude. You earned my sub.

[@WASasquatch]

Late to the game, but a simple, helpful video. Hard scape looks great with the accent foliage.

[@SuperWaterAquatics]

The tank looks really good and I like the rocks you added. 👍

[@RaccoonCreekAquatics]

Thank you!

[@trixie1636]

What does fizzing mean? If I have a limestone rock from my yard (Miami, Florida) and it fizzed a little does that mean it’s no good? I’m confused on the rules 😅

[@JustMyFish]

I use the white vinegar test for rocks just because it's convenient as I have it to hand. Thanks man 👍😊🍻

[@RaccoonCreekAquatics]

I might try the nitrate solution test someday. Thanks for watching!

[@beanz8224]

Does apple cider vinegar work? That’s all I have

[@ErnestAquatics]

Tank is looking good! Loved the new video 👍🏻

[@RaccoonCreekAquatics]

Thank you, sir!

[@AaronLewisOfficial]

Your java fern is so lush and big, I never have much luck with it.

[@masonditmars6479]

Can boiling the rocks damage them?

[@nourhanateout7187]

Is sandstone safe for aqauriums? I found gorgeous ones but I found mixed opinions on them. Also can't rocks explode if you boil them?

[@maggiekim2889]

Is there a substitute I can use for white vinegar?

[@YoungWinger2021]

I used apple vinegar. As far as I can tell, they test exactly the same way.

[@leelandfackler5105]

Looks great

[@robinfarrar3493]

Rocks and such are as they are when found in the wilderness, BUT, does that mean they're safe for intentional use in terrariums with creatures living in it? Do you think the same test should be performed for those as you would for aquarium usage?

[@glitched_redux3428]

Yes

[@brianshleifer6602]

nice looking tank! subscribed!

[@RaccoonCreekAquatics]

Thank you, sir!

[@brianshleifer6602]

Raccoon Creek Aquatics welcome!

[@ryan39364]

Hey how's the 125g going? I was setting up a 125g at the same time you were posting these, also with AI Primes. Was looking forward to seeing how yours progressed. Keep on postin' bud!

[@msresearchspeaks]

Great information.

[@RaccoonCreekAquatics]

Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!

[@dbachelorsplantedaquarium4711]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

[@ZalexMusic]

Thank you!

[@bump458]

Thx dude

[@annax3636]

Go to the two minute mark if you want to get past the preamble and get to what you want to know.

[@johnbivens1451]

I use muratic acid on stones before i use em in scape

[@joemunoz1251]

Nice one bro, I did not know there were rocks that could harm the fish.

[@RaccoonCreekAquatics]

Thank man. Yeah, it can cause your pH levels to rise. If your water is already hard the fish might be fine, but it can cause issues if you have soft water and low pH.

[@mandyk4988]

ugh I have soft water and high ph. Have no idea what our water supply people are up to, my fish are alive and I have all sorts of things in their tanks

[@richardl3720]

Good video. It'd be even better if you wouldn't try to smile so much.

[@dirtfed1457]

This didnt tell me HOW to prepare rocks for the aquarium. Did you boil them? Nothing on that at all.

[@waitwhat3630]

Did you ever find out how to prepare them

[@dirtfed1457]

@@waitwhat3630 I boiled them, scrubbed them and repeated that process x3. They were granite that looked like dragon stone so there was dirt in all those little holes... They’ve been in my tank for a week and so far the water is clean and my perimeters are good.

[@waitwhat3630]

@@dirtfed1457 thank you for replying back. Awesome I bought a back of rocks from a pet store and I boiled them in instant ocean 3 times and rinsed in between then dried them out on a towel I am going to silicone them into a large rubbermaid bowl to use as a pool for my hermit crabs.

[@dirtfed1457]

@@waitwhat3630 That sounds like a clever idea!

[@GOJI_EDIT-wq7yo]

These fishes are greedy asf, wym you need that much water

[@ebkcuddy5967]

Get to the point dude