In this case avoid to use them in fresh water.ĭo you have very high Aquaroche ® decorations ? Rocks that have been used for long in saltwater aquariums can be loaded with calcium (case of tanks with a disfunction of the calcium reactor).In case you have used copper in your aquarium, the rocks will remain loaded with it and can be used only in fish tanks, not in reef aquariums with corals and inverts.How long can Aquaroche ® rocks be used ? Is it possible to use them in a new aquarium?Īquaroche rocks are indestructible: you can use them over many years in your saltwater tank and as far as your aquarium is « safe », you can transfer them in another tank: loaded with bacteria and microfauna, they are genuine live rocks, able to cycle very rapidly a new tank. Rinse thoroughly several times, allow to dry before re-use. It is a pity to deprive ourselves of the entire load of purifying bacteria contained in the rocks, but the rocks can be cleaned by dipping them in chlorinated water. Remedies: granules of special resins to be put in the filtration or use of osmolated water. In fresh water as in sea water, these phosphates are an excellent accelerator for certain algae and every change of water brings a new dose! In case of real problem with algae such as blue seaweeds or cyano-bacteria, it is necessary to wonder about the presence of phosphates in waters from the water supply line. To keep just a beautiful patina and not a ‘dirty’ rock, algae eater fish and snails can ensure the current cleaning. It is natural that rocks are covered with algae.
#Marine aquarium decorations how to
How to get rid of algae and clean the rocks ?
You can glue these rocks with silicone rubber specific for aquarium for your setting ups or to fix a brocken piece. The shapes and finish indicate if the decorations are more for fresh water or for marine aquariums. They are totally chimically neutral and can be used in any aquarium: nano aquarium, fresh water tank, cichlid fish aquarium, saltwater aquariums (fish only, reef).Īquaroche ceramic rocks are very specific with controlled clays and firing, some other products, also called ceramic are different in their composition. Here are some answers to the frequently asked questions about your aquariums and decors for more precisions visit our different pages, especially the « reef aquariums » Are Aquaroche ® rocks neutral ?Īlthough they can look similar to limestone, Aquaroche ® rocks are made of ceramic/highly fired clay (1300☌).
0 kommentar(er)
