DIY Aquarium Slate or Flat Rocks Decor Aquascape

Buying stone to Aquascape my fish aquariums is killing my pocket book. After some research I figured out its a lot cheaper to just buy it yourself at home improvement stores. Stores like lowes and Home Depot are great places (if you live in the U.S.) You can also check out stores that specialize in tile and flooring. Buying a piece of slate for your fish aquarium that way is much cheaper. Fish like cichlids really depend on hiding spots and just like you see here in the video.. these fish are constantly utilizing these hiding spots. Fish need hiding spots to be apart of their health and habitat setup.

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Buying stone to Aquascape my fish aquariums is killing my pocket book. After some research I figured out its a lot cheaper to just buy it yourself at home improvement stores. Stores like lowes and Home Depot are great places (if you live in the U.S.) You can also check out stores that specialize in tile and flooring. Buying a piece of slate for your fish aquarium that way is much cheaper. Fish like cichlids really depend on hiding spots and just like you see here in the video.. these fish are constantly utilizing these hiding spots. Fish need hiding spots to be apart of their health and habitat setup.

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Trust No one
Trust No one - 7 years ago
put a magnet on rocks...if magnet is pulling...dont use rock...metals. also in sand.
Shershah Nazari
Shershah Nazari - 7 years ago
Tank looks good. I got loads of slate for free by going to slate and paving centre and asking if they had any broken and unwanted slates. They agreed to let me salvage about 40kg as they where going to through is my away. Good for my pocket and the environment.
Bruce b
Bruce b - 7 years ago
Great video!
RedeemedIAm
RedeemedIAm - 7 years ago
Very helpful. BTW, thanks for not using profanity. Made the mistake of viewing a few others & had to sign off quickly.... horrible.
Flynn Nine
Flynn Nine - 7 years ago
This is nice as they have a lot of places to explore, swim through and hide under. You have to think like a fish, and you did.
therob1978
therob1978 - 7 years ago
hi
D Leal
D Leal - 7 years ago
when you break them into smaller pieces how do you file down sharp edges so fish don't get stabbed?
quinmallory
quinmallory - 7 years ago
rubbing it on the concrete as your breaking it up outside is perfect
natalee082
natalee082 - 7 years ago
Rub all around rough areas with course sand paper until it's smooth. Works very well for me!
__Serial_Killer__ [_PREM]
__Serial_Killer__ [_PREM] - 8 years ago
We appreciate your creativity.
visualkeirockstar
visualkeirockstar - 8 years ago
Does anyone know how many pounds of rocks/sand a 48 gallon glass tank should hold?
terry green
terry green - 8 years ago
I needed 40lbs in my 50 gallon so about 35-40lbs should do.

10. comment for DIY Aquarium Slate or Flat Rocks Decor Aquascape

Jake Genel
Jake Genel - 9 years ago
did you boil the rocks or do any chemical tests first ? or did you just buy the rocks and break them up and then put them in ?
aiwxo
aiwxo - 9 years ago
This is a simple great idea. Looks good!
Gustavoinsd
Gustavoinsd - 9 years ago
That tank is WAY too small for those fish idiot
J No
J No - 8 years ago
+Gustavoinsd No, no its not
Ablo
Ablo - 8 years ago
u sure about that?
3greatgreyhounds3
3greatgreyhounds3 - 9 years ago
Like the yellow Cichlids.
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson - 9 years ago
Now here is a.major.question for any aquarium enthisiust out therw. I recently bought a piece of slate from petco specified for aquarium use. I have had it in my tank for a few weeks and noticed that a shiny spot was appearing. At first glance it looks like an oxygen bubble but is gold colored and shiny when closely examined. It has only appeared this wewk. Is it gold, pyrite, or copper and if so should i rwmove it and return my slate?
Mike Luhrs
Mike Luhrs - 9 years ago
Post a picture. If it is gold thats lucky! I'm guessing it is a reaction from the water and minerals. I'm sure it isn't as harsh as chemical reaction as rust on steel, but kinda the same concept. The week "varnish" on the rock is wearing off
Manoj Negi
Manoj Negi - 10 years ago
Thanks for sharing your thoughts... I lives in India where it's difficult to get slate rock for aquarium... I got it directly going to mining site... Is there is way to check if rock contains any harmful substance... OR Is there is a way to remove chemical through any process?
Manoj Negi
Manoj Negi - 8 years ago
+fkujakedmyname Thank you for fkujakedmyname
Manoj Negi
Manoj Negi - 8 years ago
+MoSTaFa Ibrahim Thank you for letting me know how to clean it..
fkujakedmyname
fkujakedmyname - 8 years ago
+negi2u muriatic acid will fizz on bad rocks
MoSTaFa Ibrahim
MoSTaFa Ibrahim - 10 years ago
hey there, im egyptian and big fan of old classic indian movies lol
, well answering your question, you just make sure to boil it for about 5 or 10 min ! and then it will be safe to use
Aden B
Aden B - 10 years ago
Your cichlids look happy. :) 
patrick jullian
patrick jullian - 10 years ago
this video just inspired me to get same yellow labs cichlid 
Palmer Fish Cave
Palmer Fish Cave - 10 years ago
HAHA AWESOME TO HEAR

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