Hungle64 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Have anybody using feather rocks in shrimp tank? Please give me the Pro and the Con that would be appreciated. I do alot of miniature mountains carving using feather rocks so i am thinking if i can use in the tank that would be awesome! Want to hear you input on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I have used it to make waterfalls in frog tanks. The fizz test will let you know for sure if its safe to use. Will it alter ph/kh? idk maybe test in in a small tank. I do believe it's a type of puffed volcanic rock, it would be awesome if they where safe to use because the surface area for is very large both inside and out side for nitrifying bacteria to grow. it's really porous so it may fizz up as air escapes. This stone floats so take that in to account so you may have to make some holes to get it to sink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicca32 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 since i dont know much about the stone, what i would do is put it in a container of water and test the parameters over a week or so. High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 Just want to know if someone has experience in using it. Would be awesome if it turn out positive because i carve out my dream hardscape out of feather rocks. High5's I don't have to worry about floating since i am going to have a lot of holes on them. Wicca32 Yes i will personally going to do a small tank with them and test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 What is feather rock that wasn't covered in geology class. Pika 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 What is feather rock that wasn't covered in geology class.Thats funny... when I saw the post you were the one person I thought would have some input.... lol High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Do you have a photo of the feather rocks? I have never heard of them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Feather Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Is this basically pillow lava? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Ah there we go, that looks to be an igneous rock associated with pumice. http://www.featherock.com Countryboy: unfortunately, the aquarium industry seems to refuse to call rocks by there proper names they have given lime stone alone at least 5 different name. I believe this is due to most people day not to use it in aquariums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Sounds like a cool project. What tools do you use to carve them? Got any pics of final product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I used a spoon and screw driver. Wet it a lil and carve away, gloves are a must safety glasses too. This stuff will cut you treat it with caution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 As i mentioned earlier that i had been working in carving miniature mountain, so i use rock carving chisels which give me control of detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 How easy is this stuff to carve? Like Styrofoam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Soothing, It is easy but little more resistance than Styrofoam. Just a picture of carving miniature mountain countryboy12484 and Duff0712 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thats cool! I wanna make one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Soothing, It is easy but little more resistance than Styrofoam. Just a picture of carving miniature mountain That...is...INCREDIBLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Soothing, It is easy but little more resistance than Styrofoam. Just a picture of carving miniature mountain This is the feather rock you speak of? how much time?-Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Wow, the bacteria space would be great to have. Talk about a dual purpose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Where would one find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 You can not tell it is feather rock because water base color was used to give highlights and shadows for illusion of rock layers. It is consisting of 3 major pieces. It is actually made by a friend. When we do bonsai and miniature mountain is hard to keep track of time. Also we normally don't finish it in one session but i would estimate working in leisure of about 2 to 3 days. I taught him but he ended up making more creations than I...LOL.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Landscape places will have a very good size. ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thats really awsome hungle I might halft to give it a whirl.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thats really awsome hungle I might halft to give it a whirl.... Hey give it a try. You might find yourself another addiction. LOL Just kidding however it is a great way to teach us how to be creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicca32 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 i bet it would be great in a cardinal tank. all the nooks and crannies for all the bio to build up. ive heard they can be picky when it comes to prepared foods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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