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Offline Rich_D

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Slate
« on: July 14, 2014, 12:10:12 PM »
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Hi guys

With my new tank coming wednesday im looking at building some caves for my fish from slate, as i like close to the Yorkshire dales theres quite abit of it around, is it safe for me to use in a fish tank if i boil it first???
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Re: Slate
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2014, 12:14:34 PM »
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i have slate in my tank (was bought of ebay as decorations for fish tank)seems ok in my tank but remember if your getting slate from natural resources that the edges are sharp so make sure to smooth them off aswell as a good boil wash
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Re: Slate
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2014, 12:24:55 PM »
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I don't think slate would have any air pockets so it should be OK to put in a pan of water and boil it. However, if the slate looks as though it may have air pockets, boiling could cause the rock to explode as the air gets hot. In this case, pour boiling water over the slate.
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Re: Slate
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2014, 04:58:18 PM »
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Ok thanks guys, ive had slate before but bought it at pets @ home but id rather look for sizes i want than pay for small pieces. Looks like a kettle and bucket job then Sue lol
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Re: Slate
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2014, 08:59:57 PM »
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i put all my new rocks / slate and bogwood in the dishwasher when the other half is out
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Re: Slate
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2014, 09:21:55 PM »
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iam assuming without detergent and your secret is safe with us  :rotfl:
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Re: Slate
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2014, 06:03:54 AM »
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Boiling it is a complete waste of time. There is no possibility of anything dangerous to fish lurking in or on it. Another fish keeping myth. Just wash it to get rid of surface dirt.
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Re: Slate
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2014, 07:19:32 AM »
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 :rotfl:dishwasher to wash fish stuff. I dont think id trust it lol
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Re: Slate
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2014, 07:28:31 AM »
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dishwasher to wash fish stuff. I dont think id trust it lol

just don't get mixed up and put the fish in there for a clean to  :rotfl:
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Re: Slate
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2014, 08:07:57 AM »
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Quote from: jonesy37 on July 14, 2014, 08:59:57 PM
i put all my new rocks / slate and bogwood in the dishwasher when the other half is out

Haha. I boiled up my bog-wood in MrsB's best pan while she was out!
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Re: Slate
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2014, 09:16:38 AM »
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Oooh naughty! Not using the best pan but boiling the wood  ;D

Boiling wood damages the fibres so it breaks down quicker.
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Re: Slate
« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2014, 09:44:09 AM »
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Quote from: Sue on July 15, 2014, 09:16:38 AM
Oooh naughty! Not using the best pan but boiling the wood  ;D

Boiling wood damages the fibres so it breaks down quicker.

Oh.... okee-dokee, I'll refrain from that in future. However; I suppose that makes it easier for the Java Fern to get a grip.
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Re: Slate
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2014, 05:39:01 PM »
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Quote from: chris213 on July 14, 2014, 09:21:55 PM
iam assuming without detergent and your secret is safe with us  :rotfl:

no detergent . just on a hot wash
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Re: Slate
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2014, 06:26:15 PM »
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Quote from: chris213 on July 15, 2014, 07:28:31 AM
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dishwasher to wash fish stuff. I dont think id trust it lol

just don't get mixed up and put the fish in there for a clean to  :rotfl:

 :rotfl: no I'm not that bad mate lol thanks for the vote of confidence  :cheers:  :raspberries
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