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01/05/2007, 11:58 AM
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Is Carved Tufa good to use as base rock with LR?
I know it's expensive, I'm just curious. Here is a link of what type of thing I'm talking about.
http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.as...familyID=7724& Thanks. I got a lot of rock questions today 
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01/05/2007, 12:05 PM
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I would NOT use it....it is based on calcium carbonate deposit that forms by precipitation from bodies of water with a high dissolved calcium content.....
I would think it would really mess with your basic system over time..i.e. pH, kH, ca, etc..... |
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01/05/2007, 12:08 PM
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but thats just IMO......
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01/05/2007, 12:32 PM
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Upon further research .....seems that quite a few people use this rock as base rock with no bad effects.....so, its up to you......
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01/05/2007, 12:47 PM
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Yes, tufa is fine to use.
The shapes aren't very natural though, very generic one to two hole affairs, i've had a few in my time. If you want more rock on the cheap, why not look into making some? I will probably do this sometime this summer, i've seen some very cool concrete based rock! Good luck
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