Lava Rocks

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If I want to put a lot of lava rocks in my Fahaka tank, should I be concerned about the sharp edges of the rocks scratching and hurting my little friend?
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I have always worried about the sharpness of those rocks. Love them tho and want some
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I wouldn't risk it mate, the puffer could tear himself open
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What if you were to grab a file and take those sharp edges and corners out?
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I was at the LFS the other day. I picked up one big, round lava rock. It didn't feel nice at all because it as sharp all over. Does some of the live and base rocks feel the same way?
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I would not mix lava rock with any digger if I used it at all -which I used to do but rarely do anymore. Fahaka are/can be diggers, so no lava rock, NIMFT.
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I will swerve these then, often wondered about this
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