Sea Shells in Fresh water Tank

[coalcut]

Are there any problems with placing Sea Shells (of various sizes/types) in a fresh water tank?

 

[Flossie]

Are there any problems with placing Sea Shells (of various sizes/types) in a fresh water tank?

It's ok if they are really clean but I believe it can raise ur ph. I know crushed sea shells will...

 

[fishnewbe420]

I have had many different kinds of seashells in my fw tank. With nothing crazy happening.

 

[tarpon]

You just have to rinse them down very thoroughly. Maybe even boil it

 

[coalcut]

Thanks for the info

 

[tarpon]

Yepp. And I didn't boil mine by the way. I just thoroughly rinsed it under the tap. Its been in a few different tanks with no problems

 

[enid_b]

I put half a dozen in one of my old tanks to raise the ph a little. Just rinsed thoroughly beforehand, saw no adverse effects. Worked a treat.