What is seiryu stone?

Seiryu stone is a type of miniature aquarium rock that is popular in aquascaping tropical aquariums. With their beautiful marbling effects and blueish hue, they can add a striking impact. Seiryu stones are naturally occurring, but have many features that make them particularly desirable.

What is Seiryu Stone made of?

Seiryu Stone is a clastic sedimentary rock made up of mostly carbonated limestone with streaks of calcite veins running throughout its layers.

Where does seiryu rock come from?

A Seiryu Stone is a blueish grey colored stone that originates in Japan. They can be identified by the jagged ridges and the white calcite veins that run through it. Since these stone have characteristics that uniquely represents stones in nature, they have gained popularity as a hardscape material for aquariums.

What type of rock is seiryu?

Seiryu Stone, a metamorphic rock, is a bit troublesome because it has a strong effect on the pH of aquariums. To be precise, it contains calcium carbonate, both of which impact the GH (Calcium/Magnesium concentration) and KH (carbonate concentration) of an aquarium.

How much will Seiryu Stone raise pH?

I know that it will raise KH and GH, thereby raising PH. In a test bucket, quite considerably - a rate of about . 5 - 1KH and about ~1GH per day, this is in a 20g reservoir. This seems massive to me, only been observing it for a few days though, experienced a rise from 1KH (my tap is VERY soft) to about 4KH in 4 days.

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How do you keep Seiryu Stone clean?

Instead of boiling rocks, you can soak them in a solution of one part bleach to 10 parts water for two hours. Rinse the rocks well with tap water before placing them in your tank.

Should I boil Seiryu Stone?

It is important for you to wash the stone thoroughly under water. This is to get rid of debris or other related impurities that may get into your aquarium water. You may even need to boil the seiryu stone in water for at least thirty minutes. This will help to kill any bacteria or harmful micro organisms on the stone.

Is Seiryu Stone mountain stone?

Seiryu Mountain Stone is unique with desirable characteristics, hand-selected by us. This type of Seiryu does not turn black once acid-washed like our Black Seiryu which makes it unique. Seiryu Stones are one of the most popular hardscape stones used in aquascaping.

Is Seiryu Stone shrimp safe?

Is Seiryu Stone Shrimp Safe? One of the biggest questions people will have when buying these stones is whether they are safe to use with shrimps. The good news is that this stone is great for shrimps due to the low impact on pH and gH.

Can you seal Seiryu Stone?

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What rocks are not safe for aquariums?

Does Dragon rock raise pH?

Unlike alternatives such as limestone or coral rock, dragon stone won't affect the pH of your tank water. It's an inert rock and doesn't shed into the surrounding water. Dragon rock is generally safe to use in any freshwater setup, even with pH-sensitive plants and fish.

What rocks are safe for shrimp?

Lava rock in general is one of the best rocks to use in a shrimp tank. Lava rock is extremely porous which provides tons of surface area to grow biofilm and beneficial bacteria. Lava rock will create natural feeding grounds for shrimp and especially baby shrimp.

What is the best substrate for shrimp?

There are many different buffered substrates out there, but our opinion is that the best all-round option is the Fluval Shrimp Stratum. This shrimp tank substrate is nutrient-rich and is specifically designed for shrimp and plant growth.

What is a dragon stone?

Dragon Stone is a type of Epidote with red Piemontite grown throughout. Piemontite itself is a member of the Epidote family and can be found in prismatic and acicular crystal formations. Epidote is a natural magnifier of any and all energy in it's environment and attracts what you output.

Does mountain stone alter pH?

Mountain Stone

This stone is used to create rocky landscapes that remind you of a mountain in miniature. It contains calcium carbonate and will add some hardness and pH-increasing carbonates to the water.

What is Aquarium Dragon Stone?

Aquarium Dragon Stone or Ohko Rocks have a unique, natural structure that allows you many creative ways to enhance and decorate your fish tanks making it the ideal layout for your pets. Terrarium Dragon Stone is named after its unique texture that mimics a dragon's scales.

How do you clean Aquascape stone?

Soak the airstone in a solution of one part household bleach to three parts fresh water (1:3) for 24 hours. Bleach has the advantage of both cleaning the stone and also disinfecting it. Soak the stone for a full 24 hours, or two days if the stone was badly clogged.

Should you boil Dragon stone?

Stones should be cleaned prior to use. Do NOT boil any stone hardscape. Dragon Stone is inert. It will not alter water chemistry!

What rocks are inert?

Rocks such as slate, basalt, LFS bought ocean rock, marble, granite and some precious minerals such as amethyst etc are usually inert and so are safe (generally speaking most igneous and metamorphic rocks are safe).

Should I boil rocks before putting in aquarium?

Instead, the rocks should be boiled to avoid introducing any parasites, fungus, or bacteria to the aquarium from the rocks and gravel you will be using. Boiling the rocks and gravel for 10-20 minutes in regular tap water that is at a rolling boil should kill any unwanted pathogens.

Can I put any stone in aquarium?

Any rocks should be thoroughly inspected for veins of metal, or rust before they are added to an aquarium. These types of rocks can be extremely deadly to your fish, and should be avoided at all costs. There is a wide selection of commonly found rocks that are perfectly safe for the home aquarium.