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  1. Tue, 27th Feb 2007, 06:25 PM #1
    Louie3
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    Default Freshwater cichild tank

    I have some LR that is now Dead. So would it do any harm to put it in the cichild tank? would it be beneficial or just for show?
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  2. Tue, 27th Feb 2007, 11:18 PM #2
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    Default RE: Freshwater cichild tank

    Anyone know if I cant put dry rock into a FW tank?
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  3. Wed, 28th Feb 2007, 12:20 AM #3
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    Default RE: Freshwater cichild tank

    Yes, once dry it is just rock.

    Holey rock is very common around here and looks great in chiclid tanks. I have some large tank ready pieces if you are interested.
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  4. Wed, 28th Feb 2007, 07:59 AM #4
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    Default RE: Freshwater cichild tank

    What exactly is Holey rock? is there like a site or some pics?
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  5. Wed, 28th Feb 2007, 08:51 AM #5
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    Default Re: RE: Freshwater cichild tank

    Quote Originally Posted by Louie3
    What exactly is Holey rock? is there like a site or some pics?


    Basically its just limestone with holes in it ;)
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  6. Wed, 28th Feb 2007, 10:47 AM #6
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    Default RE: Re: RE: Freshwater cichild tank

    Yup. More accurately called porous limestone.
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  7. Wed, 28th Feb 2007, 07:33 PM #7
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    Default RE: Re: RE: Freshwater cichild tank

    I've seen some of that rock at the flea market
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  8. Wed, 28th Feb 2007, 11:05 PM #8
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    Default RE: Re: RE: Freshwater cichild tank

    It is very good for Cichlids actually. It is very similar to the limestone found in their natural lakes in Africa. It is highly recommended that you use it.
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  9. Wed, 28th Feb 2007, 11:13 PM #9
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    Default RE: Re: RE: Freshwater cichild tank

    oh I put in about 20lbs of fiji rock and Im going to add more so I can do some good aquascaping
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