River Rock Suggestions

[AcornTheBetta]

Hi all!
I might need some river rocks for an upcoming aquarium build and was wondering if anyone could recommend some river rocks. Thanks!

 

[NotSoAggressiveAquatics]

20 pounds for $6 Rainforest Creek Stone Pebble 2 in. to 5 in. 20 lb. 0.25 cu FT - Walmart.com

 

[AcornTheBetta]

20 pounds for $6

Oh cool! Have you used these rocks?

 

[NotSoAggressiveAquatics]

Oh cool! Have you used these rocks?

No I haven’t. But I mean rocks are rocks

 

[AcornTheBetta]

No I haven’t. But I mean rocks are rocks

Yeah rocks are rocks lol. I might go for darker ones. How many lbs do you think I need?

 

[sattelmauser]

avoid the black "polished" ones. I learned the hard way they are covered in some sort of waxy polish that will deteriorate when in the water and dirty up the tank. still not sure if it's harmful to the fish as i don't have any in that tank yet. also trying to figure a way to clean them so i can use them in the tank.

 

[Ghostly]

I always use mine from outside as long as they are cleaned they should be fine. but in some places I think it is illegal so make sure to check first

 

[NotSoAggressiveAquatics]

Yeah rocks are rocks lol. I might go for darker ones. How many lbs do you think I need?

Is this for substrate or decor?

 

[AcornTheBetta]

Is this for substrate or decor?

Using as hardscape.

 

[jtjgg]

i use these https://www.lowes.com/pd/Rock-City-0-5-cu-ft-Brown-River-Rock/50327727

have to rinse them off first, quite a bit of sand and dirt.