Seashells

[Southern Rebel]

my gf has several seashells , smaller ones that she got from the ocean years ago, if I boil them can I put them in my tank? I have PFS as substrate. thanks

 

[eklikewhoa]

Make sure the spine part of the shell isn't a long or winding one, if so it will create a stagnant void and create a toxic gas pocket.

Also small fish can get trapped in there and die.

 

[Southern Rebel]

well this tank will have a oscar only

 

[barberking12]

+1

 

[CoryWM]

You should be fine, if you have soft water it'll dissolve and harden it ever so slightly.

 

[Southern Rebel]

LOL idk if it's worth it...paid 110 for this oscar...scared to try it now, speaking of toxins and such..

 

[DariusAmurdarja]

i would say you are safe. wash it and put it into the tank, it will cause no harm. But why put a saltwater shell in a freshwater simulation environment? that would look weird

 

[Southern Rebel]

cause i have sand as a substrate, so it'd be kind of cool all it is is sand, 1 big driftwood, i think seashells laying around would be awesome

 

[DariusAmurdarja]

put it in man. it will cause no harm and look great. you have pics of your oscar?

 

[Southern Rebel]

I'll have pics once I get it, bought it online