I was wondering if there is any reason why granite rocks should not be used in a freshwater tank will it hurt the fish.
Is granite safe for aquariums.
After finding this out the hard way i now use it to reduce my ph if needed by placing it in the aquarium for a day or three.
This rock ages suitably in tanks but they come with sharp edges.
Granite entirely safe but can be very heavy so position carefully slate edges can be sharp ages well in aquariums lava rock do not roast or boil as they will break down.
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An aquarium layout that looks natural must include a creative hardscape of gravel tree roots driftwoods and rocks other than fish and plants.
A good way to test for safe rocks it to drop a couple of drops of ph down on the rock in question.
Should get rid of anything unwanted and leave it safe for tank.
Granite from my experience is not safe.
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Provided the rock itself is safe.
Aquarium rocks can dramatize scenery like a plateau or a mountain or cave for hiding.
Luckily various aquarium shops are cognizant of this reason why they sell stones or rocks that are either natural or man made and marked as aquarium safe if you plan to buy stones or rock for your tank the following types of rocks are safe to use for your aquarium.
If it fizzes its unsafe and shouldn t be used.
Marine fish enjoy love reefscapes and will hop about them.
Saltwater aquarium rocks imitate oceans by being calcareous.
It leeches acid and drops your ph to dangerous levels.
Also found this at the same site.
There is absolutely no reason not to use granite in a freshwater aquarium.
I have a 55 gallon freshwater aquarium already set up and i wanted to add some rocks to create shelter and decorate the space better.
Best safe saltwater aquarium rocks.