AshRolls
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I have picked up some beautiful rocks for use (hopefully) in my aquarium but am looking for advice to if they are suitable with regards to the water chemistry. The rocks are lizardite variety serpentine that I picked up from the Lizard peninsula here in Cornwall. More in depth information can be found here :- Serpentine group - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Of particular concern is the Asbestos in these rocks, they are streaked with white which I believe is the asbestos itself. I have searched the forums here which came up with this post ( http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/90x45x45-llyn-peninsula.8448/page-7#post-106272 ) which states
Additionally the rocks have Magnesium, Nickel, Chromium, Cobalt etc which I am also worried may effect the flora and fauna in my tank.
If it is of use to know, the natural water I use to fill my tank is soft and slightly alkaline (buffering from the water company), though I also use collected rainwater.
Thanks in advance.
Of particular concern is the Asbestos in these rocks, they are streaked with white which I believe is the asbestos itself. I have searched the forums here which came up with this post ( http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/90x45x45-llyn-peninsula.8448/page-7#post-106272 ) which states
I am looking for a bit more in depth knowledge / reassurance about using them if anyone here can comment.The rock you have chosen looks alot like serpentine. I havent ever heard of it being in the UK. It is the same rock I have chosen in my tank. The white in it is asbestos, but so long as u dont break it up, grind it or something you should be right. Correct me if I am wrong.
Additionally the rocks have Magnesium, Nickel, Chromium, Cobalt etc which I am also worried may effect the flora and fauna in my tank.
If it is of use to know, the natural water I use to fill my tank is soft and slightly alkaline (buffering from the water company), though I also use collected rainwater.
Thanks in advance.