Rocks?

joshh · 12-18-2008, 02:38 PM

While I was at the LFS I purchased some rocks. When I got home I noticed the edges are pretty sharp. I like the look and everything but, will this be bad for fish? These rocks wont be permanent. I'm still looking at different rocks I can get, but if sharp edges effect fish enough, I'll know what to stay clear of. BTW what kind of rocks are these anyway?

Craigthor · 12-18-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joshh

While I was at the LFS I purchased some rocks. When I got home I noticed the edges are pretty sharp. I like the look and everything but, will this be bad for fish? These rocks wont be permanent. I'm still looking at different rocks I can get, but if sharp edges effect fish enough, I'll know what to stay clear of. BTW what kind of rocks are these anyway?

Depends really on the fish some fish are more likely to rub/ flash against the rocks like african cichlids adn rock dwellers where as most community fish seem to hang out in the plants more.

Craig

metageologist · 12-18-2008, 10:19 PM

are those white streaks quartz

joshh · 12-18-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by metageologist

are those white streaks quartz

yeah they are

metageologist · 12-18-2008, 11:14 PM

the colors remind me of a slate but with the Qtz banding i lean more to-wads a feldspar granite. but with the lack of christiline structure I'm gonna say a hematite with hydrothermal veining.

if there are any more geologist on here maybe you can see some thing i dint.

robbob2112 · 12-19-2008, 12:34 AM

If you like the rocks and the sharp edges are the only thing you are worried about why not go buy a large rasp or file at the hardware store and just knock down the edges. I bet it wouldn't take an hour to blunt all of them.

Church · 12-19-2008, 06:48 PM

All I do with sharp edges on my rocks is take them and rub them back and forth on my sidewalk. You can even take the time to draw sidewalk pictures with the kids and make a game out of it, lol!

Green Leaf Aquariums · 12-19-2008, 11:06 PM

Ive seen quite a few scapes with sharp edged rocks before, but Im not sure if it caused any problems with fauna. That being said, Ive never seen red rock like this before either so I wonder how it would look wet and under lighting..

Im so glad Kyle decided to go with the new "Aquascaping forum"!!!! Go me! Hahaha!

Regards, Orlando

EdTheEdge · 12-20-2008, 12:21 AM

I have Obsidian in my tank that is razor sharp. I cut myself on it more than any fish I have.... Dumb fish eh?

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robbob2112 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blawk Hawk, CO Posts: 159	If you like the rocks and the sharp edges are the only thing you are worried about why not go buy a large rasp or file at the hardware store and just knock down the edges. I bet it wouldn't take an hour to blunt all of them. __________________ 46 gallon bowfront, Dalmatian Mollies, Swordtails, Otos 75 gallon Lake Malawi African Cichlids 3 gallon nano desktop with Betta at the office

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Green Leaf Aquariums Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (86/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWAMP Posts: 4,699	Ive seen quite a few scapes with sharp edged rocks before, but Im not sure if it caused any problems with fauna. That being said, Ive never seen red rock like this before either so I wonder how it would look wet and under lighting.. Im so glad Kyle decided to go with the new "Aquascaping forum"!!!! Go me! Hahaha! Regards, Orlando __________________ Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts Forum & The Planted Aquarium Blog & Co2 AND HOW IT RELATES TO THE PLANTED AQUARIUM.

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EdTheEdge Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lomita,CA Posts: 1,777	I have Obsidian in my tank that is razor sharp. I cut myself on it more than any fish I have.... Dumb fish eh? __________________ 90 Gal - 2 Eheim 2217s - 2232 - 4 Rio 50s - 4X96watts CF - Flourite - 2X300w Visitherm - Pressurized CO2

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metageologist Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mannsville NY Posts: 674	are those white streaks quartz

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metageologist Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mannsville NY Posts: 674	the colors remind me of a slate but with the Qtz banding i lean more to-wads a feldspar granite. but with the lack of christiline structure I'm gonna say a hematite with hydrothermal veining. if there are any more geologist on here maybe you can see some thing i dint.

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Church Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,370	All I do with sharp edges on my rocks is take them and rub them back and forth on my sidewalk. You can even take the time to draw sidewalk pictures with the kids and make a game out of it, lol!