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A freshwater fish tank does not look right if it is bare. Aside from substrate, a freshwater aquarium will also need rocks so it will look natural plus they can provide your fish with a place where they can take shelter. However, you need to invest in the best rocks for a freshwater aquarium, instead of just picking rocks you see on the side of the road.<\/p>\n
Aquarium rocks come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Although they are typically used to add aesthetics, they also have some utilitarian purposes. As mentioned earlier, they can serve as shelter for small fish, especially for the fry. Also, they can make the tank feel more natural for the inhabitants.<\/p>\n
If you are setting up a new tank, aside from the basics (filters, lights, etc.), you also need to think about the decorations. A good-looking tank will make you more invested in taking care of it. To help you get started at decking out your aquarium, here is a quick buying guide for the best rocks that you can add to your freshwater aquarium.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n You will be getting a package that contains roughly 100 pieces of resin aquascaping rocks freshwater. These pebbles do not need any batteries or electricity to glow. You just have to expose them to sunlight or the LED lamp of the aquarium for a bit and they will \u201ccharge up\u201d with light and glow when it gets dark.<\/p>\n Depending on how long the pebbles have been sitting under a light, they can glow brightly for a couple of hours. Don\u2019t worry about these rocks making the water in the aquarium warm as they only emit light and not even a tiny bit of heat. Your fish will still be perfectly fine even if these rocks look radioactive.<\/p>\n Speaking of your fish\u2019s safety, you don\u2019t need to worry about toxic chemicals leaching into the water, as there will be none. These pebbles are made of natural resin, and the additives that make them glow are also non-toxic. I have had these pebbles in a small goldfish tank for a couple of months now, and my fish are still as happy as ever.<\/p>\n Aside from making the aquarium look pretty and fun, the glow-in-the-dark pebbles also serve as a sort of night light for your little tyke\u2019s room. However, that does not mean these are solely for kids. If you like bright colors just like me, then these pebbles will be great additions to your tank.<\/p>\n Apart from aquariums, pebbles are also useful in the garden. You can place a couple of these pebbles around your flower bed to make them glow even in the darkest of nights. I used these pebbles to line the pathway leading to the front door, making it look like something out of a storybook.<\/p>\n I do have a couple of problems, though – one of which is that these pebbles are not that dense. I put a couple of these pebbles in an aquarium occupied by tetras and other small fish, and they had no problem moving these rocks around, which messed up my arrangement.<\/p>\n These glow-in-the-dark pebbles are perfect for a kid\u2019s aquarium. The bright colors will work well with cartoon or fantasy themes. Some serious aquarists might think this is tacky, but they are quite charming.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <\/a><\/p>\n I was surprised at how many rocks came in this package. Although the description says that it is just enough for a 10-gallon tank, I still needed to leave a couple out of the tank. The freshwater aquarium rock decorations that I did use were a bit too big so I still needed to trim them down a bit so they would fit my tank.<\/p>\n These are all-natural rocks. This means no two pieces will be exactly alike, and this adds to their natural charm. You can make your aquarium look like it was taken directly from underneath the sea, as you can make these rocks look like corals. Your imagination will be the only thing holding you back.<\/p>\n Also, because these are all real rocks, you don\u2019t need to worry about any harmful chemicals leaching into the water. The only thing that you need to do before you place these rocks in your tank is to rinse them thoroughly. You do not need to do any additional treatments.<\/p>\n The thing I liked the most about these Dragon rocks is that they have a lot of holes and cavities. This made them a natural hiding place for the little fish. Also, because they have spaces at the base, even medium-sized fishes have somewhere they can hide and rest for a bit.<\/p>\n If you are a seasoned aquarist, then you will be glad to know that these rocks, due to them being very porous, are easy to shape and trim to size. If you need the rocks to be a specific shape, then you can rest assured that they are soft enough that a regular chisel will do the job well.<\/p>\n One thing I hoped the seller would have done, though, is pre-wash the rocks. I knew that they would have a bit of dirt on them as they were natural rocks, but most of them have a thick layer of caked-on clay, which was quite a challenge to remove. I suggest that you soak the rocks in a bucket of water before washing them.<\/p>\n Although these rocks are not pre-washed, it is undeniable that these rocks gave my aquarium a lot of character. My fish also loved the new additions in their tank. If you are thinking of getting into aquascaping, then you need to get these rocks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <\/a><\/p>\n I chose the black pebbles because I am going for a monochromatic look for my tank. However, I did glance over the other colors and now I am planning to start another tank, but this time, using the translucent pink pebbles. Whatever your personal color preferences are, you will find them here.<\/p>\n I was quite surprised to find out that these brightly-colored freshwater aquarium rocks were natural stones. I thought that these were made of resin. They are quite dense so they will not move around the tank even if you have a high-flow tank. Even the fish may have a hard time moving them around.<\/p>\n Speaking of the fish, they usually like to play or burrow into the substrate. If you used gravel with sharp edges, then it could hurt your fish. This is not a problem with these pebbles as they are all polished to eliminate any jagged edges, so they are perfectly safe for your fish to play in.<\/p>\n These pebbles came already somewhat cleaned. I still needed to rinse them under some running water, but not that much. Other natural decorative pebbles, especially the ones that were crushed and sifted, contain a lot of sand. These barely had any dust on them so they were easy to clean.<\/p>\n Aside from aquariums, I have found other uses for these pebbles. For instance, these make a great ground cover for potted succulents. These pebbles are also great as decorative media for air plants. I also use them in my clear flower vases. They hold the stems of the flowers and they look great.<\/p>\n These are real rocks, so they are quite dense. With that said, you should not expect to get a lot of rocks in a single package. At best, they could be enough to cover the bottom of a betta tank. If you want to use them in, say a 10-gallon tank, then you would need to buy a dozen or so packages.<\/p>\n If you have a small betta tank, then a bag of these pebbles will be fine for your needs. You will need a lot more if you want to cover the bottom of your tank with this product. However, it would be better to use them as a sort of highlighting material. Just a few of them here and there would be ideal.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div> <\/a><\/p>\n Live rock is a must-have if you want to set up a reef aquarium, but real ones are quite expensive, and you would not want to even get near the illegally harvested ones. The Caribsea Life Rock is an environmentally friendly alternative as it is an artificial rock made to look and behave like a real live rock.<\/p>\n Although Caribsea says that their live rocks for freshwater aquariums do not need any curing, it is still important to give them a good washing in clean water before putting them in your tank. However, once all the sand and bits of paper are off, it is already safe to place the live rocks in your established reef tank.<\/p>\n The nice thing about this product is that it is not just a simple slab of plaster. The manufacturer infused it with spored beneficial bacteria. This means that they are technically live rocks. The bacteria will lay dormant while the rock is dry. They will also become active again when submerged in saltwater.<\/p>\n Although these are fake rocks, there is no risk of them contaminating your tank with harmful chemicals. Even the paint used to color the \u201crocks\u201d is eco-friendly. I have been using these live rock substitutes for a couple of months and so far, I haven\u2019t noticed any negative effects in my reef tank.<\/p>\n The best thing about this product is that it is significantly more affordable compared to real live rock. You will be getting a bunch of these faux live rock for the price of just one piece of the real thing. If you have barely enough left in your budget for setting up a reef tank, then I think this is a great choice.<\/p>\n Although I liked these live rocks a lot, I am not that impressed with their colors. They may have started out having vibrant colors, but they look a bit sun-bleached at the end of the manufacturing process. Also, if a piece of the rock breaks off, the inside is very white, like chalk.<\/p>\n This is a great way to add more realism to your reef tank without causing any harm to the environment. They look great and are very porous, but they would have been much better if the colors were a bit more vibrant.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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2. Lifegard Aquatics Dragon Rocks<\/h3>\n
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3. WAYBER Pebbles Crystal Quartz Stones Rocks<\/h3>\n
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4. Caribsea Life Rocks<\/h3>\n
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5. CFKJ Aquarium Gravel River Rocks<\/h3>\n