Wanted: smooth river rocks

[Aqua410]

I need some smooth decorative river rocks for my new set up. I'm hoping to find some with some nice natural but somewhat colorful look to them. Only a few needed.

Thanks!
John

 

[dhavalsp]

I may have something for you, I will send you some pics later in the evening.

 

[jonclark96]

If you don't get some from Dhaval, I've found that Irwin Stone (or another stone supplier) is the way to go. Irwin sells river rock for landscaping contractors to use in a commercial setting. They sell it be the ton, not the pound. Last time I bought stuff, I got 2 5 gallon buckets full of rocks for under $5.

 

[Aqua410]

Thanks for the leads I appreciate it.

 

[FishEggs]

I have a creek behind my house where you can find lots of them. What size were you looking for?

 

[chriscoli]

I love Irwin's.

 

[Aqua410]

I have a creek behind my house where you can find lots of them. What size were you looking for?

Like palm size. I think I'm gonna head to this place called the stone store in Severn in the next day or so. I found a picture of their "stone bar" and it looks amazing for hard scaping.

 

[shamu57]

Stone Store

I was going to recommend this place -- They do sell individual pieces very cheaply ($0.20/lb?). One time they did not even charge me for 3-4 softball sized rocks

 

[lkelly]

Like palm size. I think I'm gonna head to this place called the stone store in Severn in the next day or so. I found a picture of their "stone bar" and it looks amazing for hard scaping.

I saw a group of guys in tie-dye shirts leaving there with a disappointed look on their faces. I guess the Yelp reviews aren't going to be all positive.

 

[dhavalsp]

Hi John, sorry I did not get a chance to post pics. the stones I have are smaller though, I would put them at 1/3 the size that you are looking for.

 

[dhavalsp]

This is what I got...

 

[dhavalsp]

This...

 

[Aqua410]

I scored some softball and baseball sized stones at the stone store in Severn. The ones they have on display aren't actually for sale but they gave me a half dozen or so for free. Nice people over here if you need landscaping supplies check them out.

How do I know is these are safe for the aquarium. I don't want hem to leach anything nasty into the tank.

 

[Jt731]

Put them in a mixture of water and vinegar and if you get bubbling there is something in the rock you don't want to use