Aquarium Rocks and Sand

[RobGoldsmith]

Guys,

I was wondering if you could tell me where I can buy rocks as seen in the attached image? I really like them and want to add them to my tank!

I have also been thinking about putting in white sand. Do you know if sand will be ok? I have Neons and Corry Cats. If so a UK link to any of these items would be fantastic!

Thanks
Rob!

 

[jamiejay09]

Hi Rob, any aquarium store in the uk will supply aquarium sand, white sand should be easy to find. If not play sand it just a good to use in the aquarium. The rocks in this image look like old live rock, 'dead'. or old dead corals.
I too am from uk and have sand in my aquarium, i purchased it from where i work, swallows aquatics.

 

[Dylandrewsdad]

Can't tell if those are "real" rocks or manufactured, but any quality fish store here in in the states would sell them.

 

[RobGoldsmith]

Thanks both for your answers, was expecting some sarcy reply about the photoshopping there haha!

I have heard a garden centre sells white sand up the road, do you think i could just drop that in? Or perhaps ground quartz? My tank is around 1000 x 400 x 110mm. Any ideas how much I will need? Perhaps I might get it online then from a store if it guarantees it is safe!

Thanks
Rob

 

[jamiejay09]

well any type of substrate id recommend should rinsed through.. but thats just me..

 

[bassbonediva]

If you're looking for a VERY white look, go with either pool filter (silica) sand or white aquarium sand. Play sand will give you a more tan look. I had it in a few of my tanks and I can honestly say I much prefer the pool filter sand because it is much whiter.

 

[RobGoldsmith]

Right, off to find some pool filter sand then! Shall have to work out how much I need haha!

 

[bassbonediva]

How many gallons or litres is your tank? I generally use about 1lbs per gallon. Example: In my 55gal tank (where I used pool filter sand), I used 50lbs of pool filter sand, which gave me a 3" sand bed.

 

[freash_water_monster]

My rocks look like that but don't have holes.

Once i find my camera i will take some picks

 

[RobGoldsmith]

Excellent, i see there are fake ones that dont change the PH and are a lot lighter, i do worry a bit about weight with it on a wall! haha

Tank arriving tomorrow, Got hold of some white sand! Just need some really cool rocks/fake rocks now!

Tank is - 1200x450x15 but will be slightly less as that is the whole thing. 22 litre tank.



Rob

 

[Kendal]

Guys,

I was wondering if you could tell me where I can buy rocks as seen in the attached image? I really like them and want to add them to my tank!

Thanks
Rob!

Hi Rob

Those rocks are called Texas Holy Rocks. I believe there are some sellers that list them on eBay.

 

[RobGoldsmith]

Thanks, i shall keep an eye out!

 

[RobGoldsmith]

Oh 1 more thing! Do they change the PH etc or will they be fine in my community tank?
Thanks, exactly the right type!

Rob

 

[freash_water_monster]

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[rtbob]

Texas holy rock will make your water harder. I don't think they effect the PH at all.

 

[RobGoldsmith]

Thanks guys, found some rocks to do what i wanted