Can I use this rock?

Feb 5, 2009
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I found this rock around a man-made lake in my neighborhood. I'm not quite sure what kind it is. My mom thought it was limestone, but I but vinegar on it and it didn't fizzle. I then showed it to my dad and he thought it was some kind of compressed coral rock(?). It does have several fossils and small holes in it.

Does anyone know what this rock is and is it ok for me to use it in my aquarium? I was going to to put some java ferns and maybe other plants on it to grow.

I would obviously clean it before I put it in, but I was just wondering if it was safe to put in.
 

Jun 21, 2008
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emmanuelchavez may be able to tell you what kind it is, but until he gets here it might help him and anyone else to know where you live, as in what area of the country. St Louis maybe? Anyway, that info might help them figure out what it's likely to be.