Is it safe?

UgLy_eLf · 04-13-2005, 01:34 PM

Is it safe to use river rocks that you can buy at Menards? (They're for gardening/yards)

Lexus · 04-13-2005, 01:36 PM

I would think so but be sure to disinfect them/ clean them

Thunderkiss · 04-13-2005, 04:48 PM

What are they made of and where do they come from?

UgLy_eLf · 04-13-2005, 04:53 PM

I have no idea, they were just labeled "river rocks" they also have other types cant remember the names though. I need larger gravel for my turtle tank, my turtle chews on the small gravel she has now, I dont want her accidentally swallowing a bunch of rocks ya know. And... its cheap compared to the larger stones you'd buy at petsmart, 17.99$ a bag, but at Menards these things are 2 bucks tops, and theres more in a bag.

Mr Aquarium · 04-13-2005, 07:50 PM

Yeah i think it's ok to use that with just a rinse off, I would use really warm or hot water to rinse it.
It comes from a river, I believe all they do is wash it off dry it bag it n sell it.

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04-13-2005, 04:53 PM	#4
UgLy_eLf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 124	Re: Is it safe? I have no idea, they were just labeled "river rocks" they also have other types cant remember the names though. I need larger gravel for my turtle tank, my turtle chews on the small gravel she has now, I dont want her accidentally swallowing a bunch of rocks ya know. And... its cheap compared to the larger stones you'd buy at petsmart, 17.99$ a bag, but at Menards these things are 2 bucks tops, and theres more in a bag. __________________ 10G 3 dwarf puffers 4 feeder guppies 28G Figure 8 puffer 28G Pleco Otto 5 Neons 3 Glo lights 6 Lamp eyes 6 Peppered cories Mystery snail

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Thunderkiss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 376	What are they made of and where do they come from?

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Mr Aquarium Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Age: 43 Posts: 499	Yeah i think it's ok to use that with just a rinse off, I would use really warm or hot water to rinse it. It comes from a river, I believe all they do is wash it off dry it bag it n sell it.

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