Sea Shells In Aquarium ?

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  1. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

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    Hiya, I was wondering could I put sea shell's that I picked up from a beach abroad into my aquarium once there thoroughly cleaned?
     
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  2. frkid247

    frkid247 Sea Dragon

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    im pretty sure yeah
     
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  3. exoticsteve2001

    exoticsteve2001 Feather Duster

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    yes clean with warm white vinegar water and rinse well.
     
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  4. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Just clean them really well. They will look great in your tank!
     
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  5. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    I would boil them for a few minutes first to be sure you kill any hitchhiking organisms. I pick up snail and crab shells from the beach where I live and add them to my tank for extra homes for the hermits.
     
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