Boiling rocks and gravel?

[Blue Ram]

Does Boiling the rocks and gravel destroy the velvet parasites completly?

Patriot

[shockshockshad]

Yes but they will explode.

[smaug]

Yes but they will explode.

Explode?why?

[shockshockshad]

I have heard that if you boil rocks they will explode.

[smaug]

i could see that happening if you put them in a fire.But I guess its somewhat possible by boiling.Patriot,a mild bleach solution would also wipe out any nastys in or on your rocks,its not as dangerous as it sounds just rinse it real good with freshwater.

[sailor]

I have heard of this happening but I have never had any rocks explode during the boiling process. I have had them crack and fall apart afterwards if I cooled them down too quickly. To play it safe I bring them to just under the boil for about 15 mins then turn the heat off and let them cool down before I soak them in dechlorinated water. This process should destroy any living things on them.

[Blue Ram]

Ok, I got them boiled and right now i have my heater, powerhead and fake plants soaking in my tank in a mild bleach solutuion!

[Sasquatch]

Rocks won't explode if you boil them properly. Put them in when the water is cold and heat then up at the same time as the water. Let them cool down in the water too.

Also, you probably already know this ... but after you've rinsed the tank out a few times, run some charcoal in your filter for a few days to get rid of any traces of bleach.

[Blue Ram]

Rocks won't explode if you boil them properly. Put them in when the water is cold and heat then up at the same time as the water. Let them cool down in the water too.

Also, you probably already know this ... but after you've rinsed the tank out a few times, run some charcoal in your filter for a few days to get rid of any traces of bleach.

What do you mean by charcoal? Are you talking about the black cubes used for barbecues?

[sailor]

I am sure he means carbon.