M mling Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Apr 4, 2004 #1 My 5 year old would like to put shells, etc that she picks up from the beach in the reef tank. Is this ok ? Would coral pieces be ok too ?
My 5 year old would like to put shells, etc that she picks up from the beach in the reef tank. Is this ok ? Would coral pieces be ok too ?
J jandree22 Advanced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Apr 4, 2004 #2 In my opinion, I don't see any harm in it. I would just clean them off really thouroughly first, though. Of course, don't use soap :wink:
In my opinion, I don't see any harm in it. I would just clean them off really thouroughly first, though. Of course, don't use soap :wink:
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Apr 4, 2004 #3 use hot water..ie boil..this way you kill any bacteria/microorganism that has hitch hiked its way on that shell/coral...
use hot water..ie boil..this way you kill any bacteria/microorganism that has hitch hiked its way on that shell/coral...
