Dumb Question Maybe...

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  1. strobel65

    strobel65 Plankton

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    But i can't find anything on the subject online so I thought i would pose the question... Will marbles hurt my saltwater fish or reef?
     
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  2. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Not if they're glass :)
     
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  3. strobel65

    strobel65 Plankton

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    great, thanks for the reply.

    But why not? I mean I totally believe you but now I'm curious. My fist tank is glass...
     
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  4. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    I think hes saying glass would be fine. Anything else poses the risk of leaching various chemicals into the water. Say for example they are plastic that has been dyed to whatever color you choose, that may leach toxins into the water that nuke the tank.
     
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  5. rainmkr07

    rainmkr07 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    glass marbles wouldn't. but the real question is ... why would anyone want to put marbles into their reef tank???
     
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  6. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Different strokes for different folks. :)

    As already mentioned, glass marbles will not hurt your tank.
     
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  7. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    +1 However I would see them catching alot of detritus in between them.Also if you are planning on sand underneath they may compact it too much. Not a good idea IMO.:(
     
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  8. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    +1 on glass marbles being harmless in a reef tank

    The only scenario I can imagine them harming the fish
    would be a particularly nasty game of Ker Plunk
     
    steve wright, Sep 30, 2011
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  9. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Steve, Steve, Steve... Only You.;D;D;D
     
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  10. Pastey

    Pastey Ritteri Anemone

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    Ultra-modern reef substrate. Glass marbles were sand at one point ;)
     
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