catcher Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 G'day all, I've come across a significant pile of various shells, they were from a beach excavation down the coast. It was done fairly reciently, so, I've been rinsing and soaking in fresh water for a few days now and did the "taste" test, no salt detectable. The question is, is there any reason why these wouldn't be safe to put in the tank now? Cheers Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nornicle Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 G'day all, I've come across a significant pile of various shells, they were from a beach excavation down the coast. It was done fairly reciently, so, I've been rinsing and soaking in fresh water for a few days now and did the "taste" test, no salt detectable. The question is, is there any reason why these wouldn't be safe to put in the tank now? Cheers Glenn who cares if there is salt in your shells? I ADD salt to my water :D Cheers Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcher Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 G'day all, I've come across a significant pile of various shells, they were from a beach excavation down the coast. It was done fairly reciently, so, I've been rinsing and soaking in fresh water for a few days now and did the "taste" test, no salt detectable. The question is, is there any reason why these wouldn't be safe to put in the tank now? Cheers Glenn who cares if there is salt in your shells? I ADD salt to my water :D Cheers Richard Yes, fair call Richard. I was also interested if anyone has used shells as a complete substrate, any reasons why I shouldn't. I'm really keen to do it as the colours in these shells are brilliant. Cheers Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAL05T Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Has been done before, depends on the fish, if the shells are too large for them to "dig" in or move around its a bit unfair, otherwise I have known folks to crush shells up (oyster leases are a good source) and put them in stockings or onion bags to use a buffering tools as the calcium carbonate breaks down.....should be fine Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannula Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 My mainly Adrican tank in the bedroom has baby pipi shells as substrate, it works great. I got them from near Brooklyn in the river, should be about the same as the beach. Just give a good wash, should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catcher Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Well I've put nearly all the shells in after a water change and clean today. I'll post pictures once the water clears. Thanks to those that responded glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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