Rocks need to be cleaned?

[kaym]

When buying those rocks from LFS, how long do i have to soak/scrub them before introducing them to the tank? Anything to watch out for?

[Shadow]

What I ussually do is scrub it, spray it and then boiled it. Once the water cool enough take the rock and use it.

Others may use different way.

[Aquaculture]

I jet spray it then boil it...

[marle]

i spray it then use a toothbrush to scrub away any excess dirt.

[heeroyu16]

So many methods haha, most of us usually scrub it first then we boil them to get rid of the bacteria, either that or you can pour hot water on it if you do not have pots.

[edwinloh]

So many methods haha, most of us usually scrub it first then we boil them to get rid of the bacteria, either that or you can pour hot water on it if you do not have pots.

hmm, now i know we need to boil the rock.. hmm,, tempted to put in one liao.. hehe... i used to have a min-fountain and every 2 weeks i use tooth-brush to brush off the dirt ... kind of pain staking thing to do..

[Shadow]

I rock is small, only 2ft tank

[kaym]

I suppose pouring boiling water over it and scrubbing away any excess dirt would be good enough. Mom would be mad if she saw me using cooking pots to 'cook' the rock.

[marle]

I suppose pouring boiling water over it and scrubbing away any excess dirt would be good enough. Mom would be mad if she saw me using cooking pots to 'cook' the rock.

i cannot agree more with you. Mum will be

[kaym]

Now looks like i have to sacrifice one toothbrush to scrub the dirt off the rocks.

[Shadow]

you can put it in the bucket and pour boiled water until soak and wait until the water cool down.

[limct]

I scrub it , then boil it. After that dip in PP for a week before introducing to the tank

[Aquaculture]

I scrub it , then boil it. After that dip in PP for a week before introducing to the tank

May I know what is PP?

[Quixotic]

Potassium permanganate.

[Aquaculture]

Potassium permanganate.

Oh...arigato Quixotic.