Shells from the beach

[madman133]

Hey there guys i jst got back from my trip to florida. While i was there i found quite a few neat shells on the beach. Are these safe to put in my tank? mostly there are small conch shells and some larger clam shells. Thanks Mad

 

[pbienkiewi]

I picked up shells from the ocean too. I boiled them then put them in a cup with a little bleach to kill anything in or on them. Soak them for a day, rinse them out good, then boil them good.

 

[madman133]

ok ill try that. I just though they might look nice in there.

 

[pbienkiewi]

my problem was that my crabs were getting big and I could not find shells big enough for them.

 

[crazyaqua]

Thats one of the shells I got off the beach just threw it in boiling water and cleaned been a good base

 

[madman133]

ok also when i clean my dead corals and my shells what is the ration for a good bleach mix as i dont really want to use 5 gallons of it. Thanks and nice pic!

 

[1journeyman]

I'd go light on the bleach and just boil it good.

 

[mudplayerx]

After the hurricanes hit the Gulf Coast, there were many wonderful shells all over the beaches. I must have gathered enough shells to last my hermits a lifetime. I just boiled some water and dumped the shells in for 3 minutes. That should be sufficient to kill anything.

 

[madman133]

ok awesome thats what ill do then! Thanks!