General Care Discussion :: Found rock is it ok for my tank?

[karli]

I found a nice size rock today and washed it and then boiled it.. It's now in my Res tank does anyone think that will cause her to get sick? Someone told me it's not a good idea after I already put it in her tank

[karli]

I should have added that the rock came from a parking lot

[sx2r]

it should be fine. boiling would sanitize it.
i got my rocks in my tank from my fiances work, and he works at an autowreakers. i just washed them in the bathtub and then poured boiling water on them, and my two are fine.

[Kemul]

After you washed and boiled it, I think it should be alright to put it in the tank.

If you can, identify what kind of rock it is. Some type of rocks can alter water
properties around it, for example making the water more basic or acidic. Granted,
turtles aren't that susceptible to water properties, it's still nice to know.

[karli]

well the rock feels a little gritty its white red and gray. Size its about 6in long and 4wide. LOL I guess the basic rock that they fill in where they dont want grass to grow in parking lots..