I need some rocks to tie annubias/swords/java fern onto

hey guys-
just wondering where you guys get rocks from? I need some rocks to tie annubias/swords/java fern onto but I'm not sure where to get some.


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what about craft stores?


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I cut the fake plants I had off and used the weight on the bottom


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rocks?

I don't really feel comfortable finding rocks & not knowing what type of rocks they are and how they will affect my ph in the tank.

Thanks! There's sadly no weights for me to use. I'm just starting up this tank.


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If you aren't comfortable pulling from outside (I'm with you on that one), you can always look up some of the online aquascaping stores. It will definitely be more expensive, but you can sleep soundly knowing it won't mess with your chemistry and water quality. I, personally, am a huge fan of Seiryu stones. I have about 15 lbs of them sitting in my basement. If you buy a few more from folks than you think you will use, you can be more selective in the shapes and sizes you put in your tank.

 

You can also use fishing weights to anchor them - easily buried in your substrate☺



Riv asked the material these weights were made of - sorry I was not specific as this is a big factor - they are rock-like with a hole for treading down the center.

http://www.amazon.com/Lead-free-fis...id=1407190251&sr=8-3&keywords=non+lead+sinker

 

I get all of my rocks out of the river by my house. I clean them multiple times with a scrub brush and hot water. After I make sure they are absolutely clean I put them in a 5 gallon bucket and pour boiling water over them. I then also soak them in another water bucket dosed with prime for 24 hours.

I was also told once that if you pour some vinegar on the rock and if it bubbles do not use the rock.

I have been collecting rocks from the river for my tanks for over a year now and haven't seen a change in my PH at all. I live in Northeast PA and get them out of the Susquehanna River.

 

It probably depends a lot on location as to whether or not its worth the risk. I live outside of a major city and I wouldn't trust the water ways for anything. Same if living near farm lands that use pesticides.

 

Yeah I don't really trust all the pollution and stuff in the rivers.
I could use slate I guess. Can you get slate from Home Depot or something?
I don't need anything too big, I just need something small that I can tie java fern/annubias onto because I can't plant them into the substrate.


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Alot of the big stores like wal-mart sell rocks. I dont know how big you need but they have about 1-3 inch rocks. Its on the smaller side but they arnt super expensive.

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Agreed. It probably depends on your location.

 

rocks?

Okay thanks. Hm not sure where I'll end up getting them but we'll see.

 

Thanks for bringing this to my attention - I should have mentioned they were non-lead (& kinda cute too)
I edited my post☺ Here is the again -


http://www.amazon.com/Lead-free-fis...id=1407190251&sr=8-3&keywords=non+lead+sinker

 

Go to a garden supply store and see if they have some of the stones for doing the outside of a garden or driveway or a landscaping store

 

i was in the same situation as you not long ago. i went to a hardware store and they suggested a pond store not too far away. they had a ton to choose from. good luck!

 

One can purchase tungsten fishing weights. Much friendlier than lead.


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