likadeefeesh Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi all!I'm looking for some slate for my tank but can't find it anywhere in Sydney!! Anyone know where I might find it?Also, everything I've read sais it's aquarium safe....does anyone have any experience with it?Looking forward to hearing from you guys and thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjmowens Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 sorry cant help you with where to find it but yes i have used it before without any side effects. i think from memory shale isnt able to be used in tanks, possibly due to containing traces of oils or something similar.hth Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogboy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 slate is fine to use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsessed1 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 sorry cant help you with where to find it but yes i have used it before without any side effects. i think from memory shale isnt able to be used in tanks, possibly due to containing traces of oils or something similar.hth PatrickI've had purple shale in with my Tangs for about 2 months now and I haven't had any dramas? Is there anywhere to get any info on the downsides of it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaholic Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hi all!I'm looking for some slate for my tank but can't find it anywhere in Sydney!! Anyone know where I might find it?Also, everything I've read sais it's aquarium safe....does anyone have any experience with it?Looking forward to hearing from you guys and thanks for any help!Do you mean find it or buy it. Plenty of tile shops have slate. You won't find it lying about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likadeefeesh Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks everyone for your feedback, much appreciated.Aquaholic, was looking to buy it. I've called a couple of nursery's but no luck, i'll keep banging away at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Roofing supply companies have it (This is the thinnest version. Also places like amber tiles have the thicker cuts. Just make sure that it has not been sealed.There is a 2nd hand roof tile recyler at 79 long st, smithfield. His number is 97563351. He usually has them as well. (about $3.00 each) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likadeefeesh Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Thanks cp! That's awesome, might try the guy you suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saroon Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Bunnings have slate tiles, i bought some of them an smashed them up for my tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowie Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Demolition companies I got all my slate from an old kitchen floor that a mates demo company ripped upAll for the perfect price free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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