Live rock in discus tank?

[mjb18]

hello
i have some old (dead) live rock laying around. can i use it in a freshwater tank? can i use it in a discus tank? im concerned it might disolve or make the water hard.

appreciate any advice and shared experiences. thanks!
mjb

[lipadj46]

It would increase KH and GH also discus get spooked easily and would really hurt themselves on the rock. I don't think the rock would work, look at manzanita driftwood that works great.

[brewmaster15]

I'd avoid it.. Don's suggestion on Driftwood is a better one. If you must have rocks, try to find round ones, no sharp edges and something thats pH neutral .

hth,
al

[mjb18]

thanks for the advice. i will stick to driftwood.

[mjb18]

just as a follow up. I ordered some manzanita driftwood, took the dead rock out and it looks great.