novafishy Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Hey guys, tried to go fishing at Cabarita wharf yesterday, but the tide was sooo low and the water was so dirty and murky. Also there were quite a few ppl on the wharf as well...so i guess fishing there will only tangle lines up. Anyway, since it was low tide, i found some shells, similar to the mystery snail shells, that were empty and perfect for some small shelldwellers like multifasciatus. so if any of you want free shells - head down to cabarita wharf after you reply to this post. my question is are these shells safe to use after soaking them in tap water for a few days? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burek Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Hi Where is this cabarita wharf situated in? Sounds good If theres nothing in the shells, then i guess you can use them after they are in tap water. I use shells from the beach in my tank for decoration and they are going good so far! Cheers Daniel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 A good clean and they should be fine. Provided there isn't any heavy pollutants where you collected them. Just so you know, I am pretty sure taking them is illegal though. So dont tell anybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I would boil them first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted January 27, 2005 Author Share Posted January 27, 2005 ok thanks guys! and John - shhh! just between u and me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeyBoyR Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Im off to 'rita myself on Saturday. I guess I'm not the only one who ignores that "no fishing" sign huh? Last time I went I did ok, caught some whiting, bream and flathead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Hi nova, If I were you I would boil them for 10 mins or so in salted water just for extra assurance merjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 I would have thought that marine shells would be OK if cleaned well. It is the other type of shells that you have to be careful of. One type in particular can be quite dangerous to your health and reputation if not handled and treated properly. (sorry, couldn't resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersJester Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Quote "I would have thought that marine shells would be OK if cleaned well. It is the other type of shells that you have to be careful of. One type in particular can be quite dangerous to your health and reputation if not handled and treated properly. (sorry, couldn't resist) " - from Shell Just a heads up to all that haven't met her yet - This shell should also be boiled in salted water before safe to handle SHELL: I could resist that one either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katanaone Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 ah cabarita, once a favourite of mine for a quick getaway. haven't had much luck there lately. caught a pretty big ray there once on live krill...with a float anyways yeah wash them shells well...parramatta river...need i say more then again i do eat the fish i catch there ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 The best place I've seen for shells like the ones said above is Brighton le sands beach. In the winter time is better as it seems heaps of people collect the shells there in summer. I've seen the mystery snail style shells there up to 7cm wide. Never used them though as I'm not an African fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 caught a pretty big ray there once on live krill...with a float on a FLOAT??? haha! that's bizarre! ok thanks for the replies guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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