proir to cleaning them of course....
2007-02-27 02:15:02 · 11 answers · asked by yunithesummoner 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, many pet stores sell slate but it is fairly expensive. There is no problem with natural slate found in nature. Just be sure when you clean the slate you do not use any chemicals or soap. Just use scolding hot water, maybe even soak it in hot water for about a day prior to adding it to your aquarium.
2007-02-27 02:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by sonicachic311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - clean slate looks great in a tank!
2007-02-27 02:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by jet-set 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slate is good, but I would leave it in a tank or bucket of clear water for a few weeks first - then any contact dirt/chemicals will be removed prior to putting it in with your catfish
2007-02-27 02:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by chillipope 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, slate is one of the stones considered safe to add to aquariums
2007-02-27 02:18:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes slate is fine, what i would do is get an old pan and boil it for 20 mins, this should make sure its clean and sterilized.
2007-02-28 10:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by mel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used it before without any problems but I did scrub mine with a salt paste and then rinsed it thoroughly and even boiled it in a big pot, let it cool and then air dry, prior to introducing it into the aquarium
2007-02-27 03:12:57 · answer #6 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Just be sure it's nice and clean first. If you have angelfish, they'll adhere their eggs to slate when spawning.
2007-02-27 03:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need special slate from aquatics as normal slate has lead in it
2007-02-27 08:55:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend it.
It could be contaminated with chemicals harmful to the fish (such as pesticide or fertiliser)
It's better to buy rocks for your fish tank from a pet shop, less of a risk
2007-02-27 02:19:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes slate is stable its only lime products you need to be careful of
2007-02-27 02:18:09 · answer #10 · answered by doctordog1uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋