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[shireen]

I really like those rocks used by Amano, as well as aquarists from Hong Kong and Taiwan. They have shapes that remind me of craggy mountaintops. What kind of rocks are those? Are there similar types available in the US?

thanks,
shireen

[Aaron]

Shireen,

Such rocks aren't easy to find in the states. We found some nice ones in CA a couple years ago and shipping a whole pallet here. Unfortunately, all of that has long been spoken for. If you find a source we'd love to know.

[shireen]

hi shireen,

you can find the rocks you're looking for at https://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?main_page=afa_product
Click on 'Layout Materials'
i was so excited to find it -- ordered some Ohko stone, hope it looks as good as the photos.


cheers,
shireen


p.s. don't be alarmed, i'm not crazy-crazy. i often answer my own questions because someone else may find it useful.

[ricoishere]

Shireen,
There's some construction going on close to where I live. They did some MASSIVE excavating, and dug up dark, jagged stones from pebble all the way to 3' boulders, in all shapes. It's a new church site close to 100e & 108. I managed to grab some, and will be testing for PH. They're not as nice as what you see at ADANA (those are natural but selected), but you might be pleasantly surprised. I've been meaning to write the address. I'll get that done today. And they've also laid the rocks in a long pile, so no need to wear construction boots. I weighed a 5" x 3" stone, it came to just 2lbs.

[krisw]

Rico, can you post a picture? Is it slate?

[ricoishere]

Kris,
I'm not sure it's slate, but the color is the same as the stones used in my 75. The best example would be the rocks used in Lorena Muro's tank on the GWAPA homepage. I'll post pics in a couple hours, when I head out. I wish this pile would have been there before I placed an order for Ryuoh Stone from ADA! They arrive tomorrow. But who knew huh? nevertheless, pics to follow shortly.

[ricoishere]

Here are a few pics, just a snapsot of what's there.

[krisw]

This looks a lot like the slate we've collected at construction sites in Virginia... Cool!

[ricoishere]

Glad to hear it. Now, if there's and empty 250G, there's some there, and if there's a 2.5, there's something there as well. That means if the club has used it, I can cease my PH testing. Oh, the address is:8665 rte 108. It's right a the intersection of 108 & 100. Can't be missed. I might go there later,after the church has let out. BTW, there's a lot of trunks from trees that were cut down, in 2'3" segments, roots, branches, the works. . I don't know how long they'll have that laying around.

[gconcepcion]

Rico, is that the Jonestown, Ellicott city area?