Rock from shorelines

does anyone know about getting rock from the shorelines?
Is there a known curing time?
or a special chemical I can add to help it along?
any info is greatly appreciated!!!

 

I would not recommend taking rock from the beaches. It is likely to be filled with bad hitchhikers and may also be contaminated with minerals which can be toxic to our aquariums.

I just don't think it's worth the risk to save a few bucks.

 

Be very careful with regard to collection of rocks from coast lines, you can get a hefty fine for collection within certain areas.

I have never used any rocks that are found at the shoreline. The risk of mineral deposits and contaminants is not worth the investment I have into my tank IMO.

 

and if your some one sees you their could be up to a 10,000 dollor fine sometimes

 

That's enough for me^ to stay away from the ocean, and I live 15 min from the beach lol

 

Ouch

I didn't even know you could get fined for getting rocks!!!!
I was thinking about toasting them in the sun then a scrub and a soak in a cooler for a while in fresh water with some flow.
who would I call to find out the fine deal?

 

Department of fish and game. You can usually google local regulations.

 

I would have to agree with the others and say using rock collected from the shorelines is not really worth the risks in terms of your tank's stability and welfare.

Here is a link for Florida's regulations on ornamental fish and inverts:
FWC Saltwater Fishing Regulations - Recreational Harvest of Marine Species
Keep in mind you still need a Saltwater Shoreline License (it is free) to collect / catch any of these species for your tank.

Live rock harvesting is prohibited in Florida though. It is under the marine invertebrates section of the link.

 

yeah they are right, rock is protected in the state of FL, you need a rec license that you pay for now, there is no longer a shoreline license in the state of FL. (how it works out there isnt, the exemptions only really apply for the food fishery, and they are limited and you have to apply etc...easier to get the rec license at wal mart) It is only $13 for residents, you need to bring a live well to store aquarium species and their is a bag limit of 6 specimens of any species and 20 total specimens. Stay away from coral or any substrate and you should be alright for the most part. Don't use any tool to chip something off a rock, gear violations are considered willful and get heavy penalties compared to say species mis-identification fines...anyway FWC looks down on it in particular. Certain plants are regulated by FDEP too, but other than that and the few species of interest here you are pretty good to go.