Rocks found outside

[Dotty21690]

I know I've come across a thread, but can't find it for the love of anything! So the other weekend I went hiking along a riverbed near me (mostly river and slate rocks), and found some rocks i would love to add to my beardie's new tank. Any idea on how to properly clean them? I've heard stove, buuut I'm hesitant as the rocks may (?) shatter. If you can point me to the right forum where this has been discussed please do so! or feel free to respond. I am getting a rather large tank from a co-worker this weekend and have a week to put it together as my nephew is getting the current tank.


Thanks in advance!

 

[CooperDragon]

Wood and tile clean up well in the stove. I wouldn't put a rock in the stove though because air or water pockets could heat up causing the rock to crack or explode as you said. You could put the rock into a pot of boiling water or even just give it a good scrub and rinse with hot water and soap and that should be enough.