Texas Holey Rock

[armthehomeless]

Does anyone know where exactly I would need to go to in order to gather my own THR? I have been told the "Hill Country" between Austin and San Antonio. If someone would divulge the secret location of this precious rock, I would be very grateful and willing to birng you back some as well!

[mycoolhoney]

Re: Texas Holey Rock

i was at this LFS on state hwy 3 near  el dorado and he had the nicest THR i have seen

[PhishPhreek]

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http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/tx_holey_rock.php

http://www.ohiexchange.com/armke/fishpages/rpage_limestone_1.html

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_ceramic_caves.php

[armthehomeless]

Re: Texas Holey Rock

Thanks PhishPhreek and mycoolhoney, but I actually have already been to those websites. I don't particularly want to order any from a wholesaler (if I were going to buy THR, I would choose a local store to support). I have thought about making my own ceramic version, especially since I have access to a kiln. Does anybody have experience doing this? I would still prefer to go on an expedition to central Texas and scavenge for my own if anybody knows a good location...

[mycoolhoney]

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in the past i have found places that you could search for your own THR i'll see if i can find them again

[armthehomeless]

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sounds great! thanks!

[rrocket2002]

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Holy Rock Safari?

[armthehomeless]

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Indeed! It is the new holy grail...

[SCOTT]

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That would be holey grail, hehe

[Delock]

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You could try local rock yards. They have nice holey rock.

[armthehomeless]

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I already tried a few but to no avail. I know that landscapers call it holey limestone. Do you know of a local rock yard that has it, delock?

[rrocket2002]

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I've been communicating with a person from the Houston Geological Society and they said that the closes area that this type of rock is located is in New Braunfels.  

I'm trying to see if they can be more specific as to where in New Braunfels.  

Raul

[armthehomeless]

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Much thanks, Raul! :bsty:

...I feel a road trip this weekend...

[geoff_tropheus]

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I have a Aunt by marriage, whose brother owns land in the Burnet Area.  Everytime he clears land for farming, tons of the holey rock appear.

If the Burnet area is not to far for you, I can try to arrange something, or even just go to the Burnett Area and start digging on the road side.

A MOST EXCELLENT idea would be to go to Lake Buchanan which is about 20 miles west of Burnett for the 4th of July weekend and get all the Holey Rock you can find.

[armthehomeless]

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Lake Buchanan sounds like a great area. I'll check it out. If your aunt's brother needs or would ever like clearing land over a weekend, I can be free labor for the day. Is there rock just sitting around, or will I have to do some digging? Thanks geoff_tropheus. I'll bring some back for you if you want any.