can i put a rock from the beach in my tank

[shalafi04]

my two year old found a really pretty rock at the beach this morning. (we had breakfast on the beach, i needed to clear my head with their dad being gone and all) But I know I would have to boil it if I can put it in with my goldfish. Is this okay??

[cocoa_pleco]

dont boil it, just scrub it will hot water and do the vinegar test

[sailor]

I don't boil my rocks in case they crack or explode but I do bring the water up to a boil. Then let it cool for a few minutes then place scrubbed rock in there to soak for about an hour. That is hot enough to kill any bad buggies. Then once it's cooled off enough to take out I soak in dechlorinated water for a while. Then they are good to go.

[shalafi04]

awesome thank :) I'll give it a shot. its a pretty wicked rock. she picked it out for her goldfish but i soooo want to steal it for my 40g! lol

[sailor]

Tell her you'll buy it off her lol

[Pickles]

awesome thank :) I'll give it a shot. its a pretty wicked rock. she picked it out for her goldfish but i soooo want to steal it for my 40g! lol

After cleaning it and before putting in with your daughter's goldfish, please do the vinegar test as cocoa recommended. If it, the vinegar on the rock, bubbles you don't want to put it in with your goldfish.

[shalafi04]

After cleaning it and before putting in with your daughter's goldfish, please do the vinegar test as cocoa recommended. If it, the vinegar on the rock, bubbles you don't want to put it in with your goldfish.

omg! lol fish tanks are so complicated. now i gotta make a trip to the grocery store hhahaha... which sorta works, i can pay my daughter in popsicles to hand over the rock! :) I'll definately do this. thanks all

[sailor]

omg! lol fish tanks are so complicated. now i gotta make a trip to the grocery store hhahaha... which sorta works, i can pay my daughter in popsicles to hand over the rock! :) I'll definately do this. thanks all
There's not too much a little kid won't give up for a few popsicles lol.
I'll have to remember that one with my grand son

[doug z]

I gotta wait for summer before I can do my rock hunting.. :)

It'll most likely be shale..

And there's some pretty wicked petrified wood on Ebay..