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Flagstone In An Aquarium

Started by RossW, July 30, 2007, 11:29:19 AM

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RossW

July 30, 2007, 11:29:19 AM
Does anyone know if "flagstone" can be safely used in an aquarium?

Greely Sand and Gravel sells it for 25 cents/pound.

Saltcreep

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July 30, 2007, 11:33:04 AM
If the flagstone is limestone (which it probably is), it will harden your water.

RossW

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July 30, 2007, 12:44:05 PM
Which would be a good thing if it was for an African Cichlid tank, if I understand correctly.

sniggir

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July 30, 2007, 12:46:44 PM
I would go for it if you are going AF... I love flage stone that is a great price
90 gallon/ 90 gallon sump all male show tank, 75g Accie, 75g masoni reef alonacara, yellow lab and trio of flame backs, 75 gal tawain reef, 75 gal bi500, red shoulder, blue regal,
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mdaigle

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July 30, 2007, 03:31:05 PM
I just setup a Malawi tank with flagstone from Cohens on Merivale.  You can pick from a scrap pile for 10 cents a pound.

Michel

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kennyman

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July 30, 2007, 06:56:24 PM Last Edit: July 31, 2007, 06:15:10 AM by kennyman
The stuff I gave our APW for his tank was a mix of slate and sandstone. The red sandstone really looked cool glued to the back pane. Although it did make the tank kinda heavy to carry from what I heard.

I used to sell it for around $20 for 12 Sq feet which = a layer on a skid 3'x4' I am sure you can find that deal at most landscape depots that carry the stuff.
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