lava rock

[doomus]

My lfs told me not to put lava rock in my aquarium becuase it traps salt but it seems to me that it would be a good base rock and since it is very porous it could become good live rock down the line. Does anyone have any input on this?

dennis

 

[SaltwaterTeen]

Lavarock has minerals and stuff like that, if kept in aquarium, its possible it might make phosphates

 

[mattseattle]

take a look at this:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/baserockfaqs.htm

alot of lava rock has iron and such in it that can leach out into your water. some lava rock is safe and other is not so safe.

 

[Maxx]

I guess I got pretty lucky with mine. No issues in any of the tanks its been over the years...well, no issues that couldnt be attributed to my stupidity.
Nick

 

[mattseattle]

i also have a piece or two that i used as base rock. so far no issues as well and it's been in my tank for 2+ years and the previous owners for 4+ years.

 

[snobanker]

All my base rock was/is lava.....I have had it for a couple years too, with no noticible issues.....

 

[Mauisreef]

My FOWLR has some sweet pieces of lava in it. I also have some flower anenomies and mushrooms in that tank and its been up for over a year with no probs yet.

Maui

 

[Jason Prewitt]

A Good friend will Help you move. Your Best friend Will help you move a Body.

 

[Maxx]

LOL @ Jason.
Nick

 

[NaH2O]

Welcome to RF Jason! At first I wondered what you were talking about, then I realized you were referring to Nick's signature line. LOLOL.