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09/05/2021, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Moon Township, PA
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Dry rock stored outside safe to use??
My LFS has dry rock at a great price but he stores it on a pallet outside so it gets rained on all the time (plus car exhaust). Is this even safe to use in my tank?
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09/06/2021, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Grove City, Ohio
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I've got a pile of rocks in the back corner of my veggie garden. Whenever I need a rock, I just go out, pull the weeds off of the piece, rinse it in the utility sink to remove most of the mud, and toss it in the tank.
hth!
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09/07/2021, 06:38 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Austin, TX
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I keep my spare rock outside but unlike billdogg I keep mine on old metro shelving so I don't have to pull off any weeds just hose off real quick.
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09/07/2021, 08:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Atlanta GA
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Its fine. Give it a rinse, bleach soak couldnt hurt.
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09/11/2021, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Key largo, Florida
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I’d agree with a little bleach soak. Be sure to let it completely dry though. Bleach is harmless for our tanks once dry.
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