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are seashells & glass figures safe for freshwater tank?

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Leslie, Jul 30, 2008.

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  1. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:22 pm
    If you do that you HAVE to take pictures and post them ! LoL
     
    Anthony, Dec 30, 2009
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  2. eeyipes

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    Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:28 pm
    Bet they'll be in there for a month before anyone says, "Mom, why is my tank in with your fish ?!?"
     
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  3. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:32 pm
    Just tell them the fish were at war :)
     
    Anthony, Dec 30, 2009
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    Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:00 am
    yo shells are calcium . very good to raise ph in tanks great for most african chiclids bad for fish that require a lower ph
     
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  5. Jake

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    Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:07 am
    most pet store fish are kept at a ph of 7 and shells and coral in freshwater will only start to break down if the ph is below 6 i believe

    but yeah dont use shells in tanks where you want a low ph
     
    Jake, Dec 30, 2009
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    Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 5:14 pm
    I hope they don't have lead in them. I have heard that shells helps to keep the water kind of hard, but I don't know that for sure. I used some onetime but had to take them out because my ph dropped, but it may have not been from the shells, but just incase it was, I took them out.
     
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  7. MOD_Dawn

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    Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:43 am
    5:1 bleach solution, rinse well, air dry. or you could soak them overnight in some clean water and then allow them to airdry.
    I used the big conch shells in my saltwater tank when I had it, my cleaning shrimp set up shop just outside of it and would hide inside it when they were done :)
     
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