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engine312
03-04-2010, 10:58 PM
I want to aquascape mine and my son's (saulosi1) tanks. They are both 30 gallon tanks. His has Ps. Saulosi and mine will eventually be Saulosi. What kind of rocks should I put in? I am a little nervous about putting rounded rocks in and I would prefer not to silicone them especially since the tanks are up and running. Kinda of doing this backwards. So I am looking for advice on what to use, how high should I go etc.

Thank you in advance. :)
fischfan13
03-04-2010, 11:04 PM
Lee, no reason to be nervous with rounded rocks (river rocks). Years ago I went to a local stone yard and picked up 250lbs of river rock for $2.50.
Stacking is easy and I have never needed to silicone rocks together.
engine312
03-04-2010, 11:08 PM
Lee, no reason to be nervous with rounded rocks (river rocks). Years ago I went to a local stone yard and picked up 250lbs of river rock for $2.50.
Stacking is easy and I have never needed to silicone rocks together.

That must have been many years ago. LOL
fischfan13
03-04-2010, 11:25 PM
That must have been many years ago. LOL

Wise guy.:taser:

I believe it was about 7 or 8 years ago. River Rock was about $20 per ton.
engine312
03-05-2010, 06:46 AM
[QUOTE=fischfan13;31942]Wise guy.:taser:

That's not nice Bill. LOL

Thanks for the advice.
AlvinBrockway
03-05-2010, 07:57 AM
just stack slowly, and give it the rocking test...gently rock them back and forth and see how much it sways, if it doesnt move alot, your good, if its very wiggly then find a way to make it more sturdy..
Flareside
03-05-2010, 02:52 PM
Lee, not sure where you live..but the walmart near me has a couple of hills around the parking lots...covered with multicolor brown stone- to prevent erosion...I hear it Looks great in tanks
engine312
03-05-2010, 10:22 PM
Lee, not sure where you live..but the walmart near me has a couple of hills around the parking lots...covered with multicolor brown stone- to prevent erosion...I hear it Looks great in tanks

That's funny!!! Then maybe I can make on peopleofwalmart.com

:ty:
joe_jaskot
03-05-2010, 11:59 PM
Conn. news flash: Man arrested for stealing rocks outside of Wal Mart. Man says his fish made him do it. Pictures to follow. LOL!
engine312
03-06-2010, 02:31 AM
Conn. news flash: Man arrested for stealing rocks outside of Wal Mart. Man says his fish made him do it. Pictures to follow. LOL!

Should I post my picture now? I have to warn you I don't look good in stripes.:neener: