Quick Question on Dry Rock

[Rodney Butcher]

OK here is my question. I am considering buying some dry rock from a private seller on a social media site. Price is super cheap but I am wandering is it pest free because its dry ?? Or could I be buying someone else's heartache's. I will be placing them in a new tank so no existing fish or other aquatic life is at risk. Is there a suggested cleaning, or anything I need to do to it before putting it in my tank. Or should I steer clear of it all together ?

As always Thanks in Advance.

 

[ndrwater]

If the price is right, and the shapes, style, type of rock you are looking for, I say go for it.
As for cleaning the rock, there are several methods to accomplish that. All easily found here with a simple search.
As for buying someone else's headaches, that is a possibility, but with the cleaning, those problems should be negligible.

 

[Jlahr16]

Definitely agree with ndr, mostly because i've done it myself with success, but also because he is a ducks fan

I say go for it but definitely clean and cure it before use

 

[Retro Reefer]

but I am wandering is it pest free because its dry ??

If it’s dry there will be no pest but you should clean it well and cure it in heated salt water water.

 

[Rodney Butcher]

Sounds good Guy is asking a dollar a pound so I will give it a shot !!

 

[KrisReef]

Did it come out of a fish tank? Some folks put copper in their fish tanks. I would ask first, and then decide.