Zebra Rock

[Toothy]

Founds this Zebra Rock at a local stone yard. Passed the vinegar test and from what I could find no PH issues. Best part is it was 36 cents a pound. They had a variety of other rocks at that price also. Beats the heck out of the $3.50 lb+ I've been seeing on websites and no shipping. Collecting stuff for my new tank build and this will save some $$. Also found this cool piece of driftwood at the LFS.

 

[KTshrimp]

That’s a good find! What are you planning for your new tank to be like?

 

[Toothy]

Planted Angel tank. My first crack at a planted tank. I ordered a CustomAquarium (60"L x 30"H x 24"W), with a sump system and steel stand. Retaining wall with the Zebra Rock mid tank and build the substrate in the back half up to 12"-15" and thin layer of cory friendly sand in the front. There is a post in the aquarium build section

 

[Teahaus]

I would recheck your rock with the API Nitrate #1 bottle...........I just got a few nice pieces of zebra rock from a local landscape place yesterday and every piece had foaming acid! Not too good for aquariums unless you need to really raise your ph........

 

[Toothy]

I would recheck your rock with the API Nitrate #1 bottle...........I just got a few nice pieces of zebra rock from a local landscape place yesterday and every piece had foaming acid! Not too good for aquariums unless you need to really raise your ph........

Bummer I just bought 100 lbs yesterday. I'll try the API test. I feel like the rock can vary for different suppliers. Hopefully it will be okay. Also I feel like the buffering affect will where of over time?

 

[Teahaus]

It is a beautiful stone but all my stones exhibited foaming of the acid (one drop). I'm not chancing it since I already have hard water here............I was disappointed for sure since these rocks didn't cost anything. They were broken off from huge boulders and the guys just gave them to me. I'm planning an iwagumi scape so I don't want to be messing with ph levels. Good luck!!