sera guide - How to set up an aquarium according to nature

13 Stones For use in freshwater aquariums, granite and basalt are, for example, suitable. Oil-polluted stones, ore stones, lime- containing stones and stones with metal deposits are not suitable, even if they look very decorative. Rinse every stone thoroughly with boiling water, and do not use too many stones. Use silicon (from the specialized trade, silicon from building trade suppliers often releases pollutants!) to adhere stone constructions together at the connecting points in order to prevent them from collapsing due to digging fish. Bog wood, which is available in almost every specialized pet store, is suitable for almost all kinds of freshwater aquarium (except aquariums for East African cichlids). Bog wood is decorative and stable. It originates from moors and is effectively conserved. It does not float once it is soaked with water. You should purchase wood only from your retailer! Self-collected wood may rot in the aquarium and also release other pollu- tants. Coconut and snail shells also provide interesting decoration and shelter for the fish. Wood Decoration

sera guide - How to set up an aquarium according to nature

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