Freshwater Live Rock

[GSA190]

Are their any live rock that can go in freshwater tanks?

[Drumachine09]

I have heard of no such thing.

[cocoa_pleco]

noooooooooooo.................

live rock is just for saltwater tanks. some good FW rocks are stuff like lava rock, slate, and black rock

[GSA190]

I really hate buying fake stuff like rocks and stuff. Where can I buy real rock?

[Rue]

I wanted 'nice' real rock for my goldfish tank...so I picked up a couple at Petland...

...lol...I felt really stupid paying for rocks, but I got the look I wanted!

[cocoa_pleco]

I really hate buying fake stuff like rocks and stuff. Where can I buy real rock?

what do you mean? slate and lava rock are real and natural

[Dixie]

yes, slate and lava rock are real and natural. There are lots of rocks that you can find outside for free that are ok to use. I read that you can drop some vinegar on them & if it doesn't bubble it's safe to use. Clean the rock by baking or boiling it in plain water first though. I'm pretty sure this info is here in this group somewhere.

[tropfish]

do you have a stream near you? i have one down the street and i go there and pick rocks. I scrub and boil them and then leave them in a bucket overnight. i test the PH in the bucket the next day and if it's the same i add it to the tank.

[CAF]

The only "Live" Rock in freshwater tanks is when you have more Malaysian Trumpet Snails than gravel sitting at the bottom of your tank.