beach sand

[Danny Monster]

is it a good idea if i go to the beach and grab alot of sand and clean it, and then put it into my fish tank?

 

[Lupin]

Beach sand is mostly calcium carbonate so it'll increase hardness levels easily. It shouldn't hurt if none of your fish is intolerant of the elevated hardness.

 

[HarlanAshmore]

it should be good as long az your not trying to breed discus or something

 

[Danny Monster]

oh alright thanks for the info!! =) oh ya 1 more thing i was planning to put beer bottles in my fish tank to decorate the tank. since its class and i just rinse the bottle really well and then boil it in hot water?

 

[HarlanAshmore]

make sure the label comes off good you can get it off by soaking it in hot water

 

[Lupin]

oh alright thanks for the info!! =) oh ya 1 more thing i was planning to put beer bottles in my fish tank to decorate the tank. since its class and i just rinse the bottle really well and then boil it in hot water?

Don't use boiling water. Hot water and salt work just fine.

 

[Danny Monster]

make sure the label comes off good you can get it off by soaking it in hot water

of course lol

Don't use boiling water. Hot water and salt work just fine.

umm doesnt it kill the bateria if i let it boil in hot water?

 

[Thow428]

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Yes it will kill bacteria if you boil it, but glass can break from the rapid change of temperature.... Trust me, you don't wanna try it. lol

 

[HarlanAshmore]

theres no bacteria you need to worry about thats gunna come off a beer bottle

 

[Danny Monster]

^^^
Yes it will kill bacteria if you boil it, but glass can break from the rapid change of temperature.... Trust me, you don't wanna try it. lol

haha thanks i wonder if it will look nice i also wanted to used those small kegs ! thanks for all the information guys! its helping out alot!