Equipment Review and Discussion :: Tank Bottom

[Brianthedog18]

Where can I get a small about of large river rocks? All I see in stores are enormous bags of them that are meant for like, enitre ponds, I just want a small amount for my tank

[marisa]

I've bought small bags at places like Walmart (aquarium supply section). More recently I got some at a crafts store (Michaels)--it's more expensive to buy them in smaller bags, but if you don't want to use a lot of rocks (I don't), you can get some interesting looking ones.

One note--if you go to a crafts store, and they sell small bags of river rocks, check the labels. Some are labeled as being OK for aquariums, some say they're not safe for aquariums. I don't know why this is (they look similar), but to be safe I've only bought the aquarium safe ones (and I've rinsed and boiled them before putting them in the tank).

[cam722]

I got a small bag at Home Depot's garden center. I thought Crafts stores (at least the ones around here) only sell polished rocks, not like rocks you'd find outside.

[marisa]

If they're aquarium safe, what's wrong with polished rocks? I'm referring to the ones that have been "polished" as in made smooth (and therefore less abrasive), not ones that have a coating on them. The ones I bought at Walmart were polished (smooth) as well.

[bradhart]

well, I think I'm doing my river rock shopping at the river. gotta scrimp and save

[kneecole]

They have small bags at PetSmart.

[cam722]

nothing wrong with smooth/polished rocks, but the ones we have in our craft stores aren't that type.. which is all I was saying

[buddys_my_turtle]

Well I live up in the mountains and we have rivers and streams but the rocks arent smoth but I like to go down to the river or the sream on our property and get some really cool looking rocks it's (mother natures gift).Then when I get home I put the rocks in a pot and boil them for a while to get rid of bacteria and moss and all that disgusting stuff.Then I put them in the cadge while cleaning it and you know they may not be as smoth but my turtle loves it he hides behind them climbs on them and basKs on them.Well that works for me and my turtle! !!Well I guess they can be called RIVER ROCKS!!!