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Old 12-06-2007, 09:14 AM   #1
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getting salt out of rocks?


I have some dried out tufa and lava rocks that used to be in my saltwater tank. Id like to use them in my freshwater but im afraid of all that salt.
How can i make these rocks safe for freshwater?
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Old 12-06-2007, 09:38 AM   #2
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I would try soaking them in fresh water using a powerhead, with several water changes.
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Old 12-06-2007, 09:47 AM   #3
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Maybe use a strainer and run water over them continuously?!? What kind of fish are you going to be keeping (a little salt probably will not necessarily hurt anything...)
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Old 12-06-2007, 10:15 AM   #4
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how long would i have to soak/rinse for?

id like to get african cichlids
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Old 12-06-2007, 10:38 AM   #5
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I think Ciclids actually like a little salt in the water, I know people that actually put salt in their cichlid tanks. Ask a more pointed question in a new post (maybe in the FW forum) and I am sure more people will help. I know Lemonheadmech (I think that is the name) is a pretty avid FW guy. He can probably help you a lot more than me. Maybe even send him a PM. Sorry I am not much help myself.

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Old 12-06-2007, 10:38 AM   #6
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I wouldn't worry too much about it. Maybe 4 good soaks. Just stick the rocks in a bucket and cover with fresh water. Leave for a few days, rinse, and repeat.
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Old 12-06-2007, 10:45 AM   #7
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If it were me I would just rince them under a hose, or under the sink for a few min. Like said above african chichlads like hard water, and allot of people add some salt to their tanks.

I really wouldn't be worried about it,
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Old 12-06-2007, 10:50 AM   #8
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i'll give em' a good soak and rinse then

thanks
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Old 12-07-2007, 03:59 PM   #9
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That will work!!! no prob!
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Old 12-07-2007, 05:20 PM   #10
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i'll give em' a good soak and rinse then

thanks
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Old 12-17-2007, 04:05 PM   #11
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Dunk, swish and rinse. That's it.
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