Lava rock

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by trijam, Dec 11, 2010.

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  1. trijam

    trijam Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Just curious, can you use Lava rock in a saltwater tank?;D
     
    trijam, Dec 11, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You can but might have issues from iron leaching and any other heavy metals that may be included in the rock. It is also less porous than reef rock and so your bacterial population would be lower. Also it may lower your pH.
     
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  3. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    from everything i have read, lava rock is a no no.
     
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