Sterilizing Rocks I Collected For My Aquarium

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I collected these rocks from George's Creek and this is how I prepare them for use in fish tanks.

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@socaloutdoors344 5 жыл бұрын

3:05 TWO SHOTS OF VODKA

@jcsanders336 6 жыл бұрын

Great idea, thanks for sharing

@MAKO_0970 5 жыл бұрын

I put the rocks in the dishwasher, very hot cycle no detergent, works great

@vinsoriano493 3 жыл бұрын

I just boiled them for a few minutes. I didn’t want to buy rocks at the store for my first aquarium so I just got some out of my yard lol

@orionodin368 3 жыл бұрын

@Ameer Zain definitely, have been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :)

@ayaanalberto7712 3 жыл бұрын

@Ameer Zain Yup, I have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself =)

@brooksaries4182 3 жыл бұрын

@Ameer Zain yea, have been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :D

@melvinrowan9892 3 жыл бұрын

@Ameer Zain Definitely, I have been watching on instaflixxer for years myself :)

@maximilianokingston7304 3 жыл бұрын

@Ameer Zain Definitely, been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :D

@hannable3871 4 жыл бұрын

Nice and shiny like your thumbnail. Lol just playing

@patg108 6 жыл бұрын

that squeaker gallop on by lol. Must be burning off excess kitty energy

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 6 жыл бұрын

Lol He runs around outside all day.

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 6 жыл бұрын

Lol He runs around outside all day.

@patg108 6 жыл бұрын

hadn't seen it on video before. And its good that's full of energy. Is that right after he hits up the catnip plant or what? lol And is he usually racing around with the others or the kitten? or just on his own? Most cats like to sleep all day.

@stormysmurf 5 жыл бұрын

You said hey baby to this big beautiful cat galloping by 😂😂😂 sooo cute! Do you know kitty's breed?

@purplesibby9186 5 жыл бұрын

@Dan Hiteshew is it ok to do this for my bearded dragon tank?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 5 жыл бұрын

I don't see why not.

@nathanparris1368 4 жыл бұрын

Purple Sibby yes I did

@lindaroberts5447 4 жыл бұрын

I am cleaning my rocks for my beardies cage right now 😂😊

@cameronjohnson3736 4 жыл бұрын

How long do you leave in the water?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 4 жыл бұрын

At least an hour or two.

@cameronjohnson3736 4 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly my bad thought you didn't mention. I missed it lol

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 4 жыл бұрын

@@cameronjohnson3736 Lol I don't know if I mentioned it or not. That''s an old video.

@MR_FRENCH_TOAST 5 ай бұрын

Do I need to wait for it to preheat or keep them in there while preheating

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 5 ай бұрын

I'd preheat, but you dont have to.

@Shaden0040 6 жыл бұрын

WOW, we pay $1.50 per bottle like that and that is on sale 2 bottles for $3.00.

@paulohad9955 6 жыл бұрын

Do you test them to see if they are acid?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 6 жыл бұрын

I have before. They are non-reactive.

@fleamarketmixtape3793 5 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly how do you test for that?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 5 жыл бұрын

@@fleamarketmixtape3793 Put them in (or pour some on) vinegar. If it reacts (bubbles) then it'll raise your pH. If nothing really happens, then it won't affect your pH.

@Myoldaccount-mu7of 4 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly, is this the only thing to check for?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 4 жыл бұрын

@@Myoldaccount-mu7of It's the only thing I ever checked for, for whatever that's worth.

@fleamarketmixtape3793 5 жыл бұрын

i grabbed a bunch of discarded snail shells and little rocks from the shore line and im boiling them right now... i rinsed them for a short time before boiling them. im wondering what else should i possibly do to these things???? i mean boiling the crap out of them and then rinsing them off tomorrow seems good to me but i will not add them to my betta tank untill i know i did the most that i can do.... i never done the assortment from gathering outside but it seems like it can be fun

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 5 жыл бұрын

They should be fine if you've boiled them. If you want to see if any of it will raise your pH, then put it in a cup of vinegar. if you get a reaction (bubbles) then it'll raise your pH. If nothing happens, then they won't affect your pH.

@fleamarketmixtape3793 5 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly thanks for replying have you ever boiled them and if so do you prefer baking instead and why?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 5 жыл бұрын

@@fleamarketmixtape3793 No preference. If you bake them, do it slowly, and keep the temp around 250 or less. super-heated moisture in certain rocks can cause them to "explode". It doesn't happen often, but it's something to be aware of. Just keep the temp reasonable. You don't need a 500 degree oven to kill algae. Lol

@fleamarketmixtape3793 5 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly i boiled them for up to an hour at least i was gonna maybe scrub them today and decide by looking at them if i should take any further action. i may bake them a bit more today

@donochetti2177 4 жыл бұрын

I love your nail varnish

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! (look up "polished man")

@donochetti2177 4 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly Nice! I've just used your video to help me put rocks in my new tank. Thanks alot 😉

@suzyq4433 4 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly do you wear a bra too?😂

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 4 жыл бұрын

@@suzyq4433 Do you?

@rileybenedict1804 3 жыл бұрын

@@suzyq4433 uh...

@arncj18 7 ай бұрын

test with muratic acid drops

@henrynguyen2952 6 жыл бұрын

did you paint your thumb nail :D

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, look up "polished man".

@suzyq4433 4 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly lol!😂why dude?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 4 жыл бұрын

@@suzyq4433 Did you read the response? Look up "polished man"

@zealdestroyer7600 10 ай бұрын

3 years ago someone was very bothered by some polished thumbs. Lol 3 years later, i see it, looking for some info on sterilizing rocks.

@roseliou5827 4 жыл бұрын

Can you boil?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 4 жыл бұрын

Sure, if the rocks can fit in a pan or something.

@Micarmn 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome info. Are there rocks to avoid placing in the oven?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 5 жыл бұрын

I think if the temp comes up slowly, and doesn't get too hot (say 250F or lower) you'll be ok.

@swpa8742 4 жыл бұрын

Sandstone

@Nanoscape30 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use chlorox bleach solution like 1/10 water or 1/20 water 💧?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can, but make sure it doesn't contain any detergents.

@Nanoscape30 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanHiteshew-oneandonly yeah chlorox is just straight bleach I put that stuff on everything 😆

@maxpowerful7992 2 жыл бұрын

So We need the hydrogen peroxide?

@leannepereira1680 Жыл бұрын

I boil mine

@marksguitars5617 6 жыл бұрын

wafer thin...Monty Python reference?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 6 жыл бұрын

Lol Mr. Creosote. "I couldn't eat another bite."

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 6 жыл бұрын

Lol Mr. Creosote. "I couldn't eat another bite."

@fatmanvidz 5 жыл бұрын

not that it matters, but i think the shiny bits in the rocks are quarts

@glub9075 2 жыл бұрын

quartz*

@dilfslayer2174 2 жыл бұрын

It’s mica

@guppybreeder2.011 6 жыл бұрын

Why do you paint your fingernail

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 6 жыл бұрын

Look up "polished man".

@guppybreeder2.011 6 жыл бұрын

Dan Hiteshew cool thanks just curious

@greyjustgrey2423 4 жыл бұрын

The audio AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

@odh3424 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use bleach instead of hydrogen peroxide?

@DanHiteshew-oneandonly 4 жыл бұрын

Sure, Just rinse it well.

@gazorpazorp9798 11 ай бұрын

Three bits of incorrect information in the first two minutes. I’m out.