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![]() I've seen it at all hardware stores even walmart
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![]() Thanks everyone!
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![]() Can't you use vinegar, that's what I've done in the past & works great . Safer to handle.
Any advantage to the acid ?
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![]() Acid completely removes the outer layer of rock. Recommended bath time is less than 30 mins, depending on your rocks density. If you leave it too long you won't have any rock left.
Vinegar just cleans the surface. So boring. |
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![]() Just keep in mind that if you buy over $100 of the stuff, they're going to request and take records of an ID. Makes it SUCH A PAIN to hide your tracks after the matter.
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![]() You can get the muriatic acid at Rona. I did the same thing to try to cure a phosphate with my LR. Cooked it in Acid, then neutralized the remaining acid/water combo with baking soda. RO soak, then back in the tank. No problems at all. Be warned that you'll want to do this somewhere that can handle a fountain of acidic foam pouring out of your container!
If you're going to do this, be sure to start with your container already holding the required amount of water, then add add the acid to it. Very important that you don't go the other way around. |
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![]() I'm going to be cleaning a 30G Rubbermaid full of rock...
How much baking soda should I have on hand to neutralize this? And how do you know when it's done? Thanks!
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I usually put 1/2 a small box in when I’m done. More may be required if the rock was only bathed for a short time. Remember to do this outside as the fumes are fairly intense Good luck VR |
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I always have a few boxes open and ready to go just in case. |