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Aquarist Forums => Freshwater General Discussions => Topic started by: Pisidan on February 23, 2004, 06:32:58 PM

Title: Shells from the dollar store!
Post by: Pisidan on February 23, 2004, 06:32:58 PM
Just wondering if anyone knew if these would be ok with my fish I dont see any chemicals added and it says decorative so was wondering what others though they r for my shellies!!
Title: Shells from the dollar store!
Post by: Eirikre on February 23, 2004, 06:51:36 PM
A lot of shells at the store may be varnished but I don't think that would affect your tank.
As a side note don't put a dried starfish in your tank.  I had one around the house and I put it in my tank.  Bad move.  Within a week it was all rotten and stinky and gross.   It also disintegrated when I tried to get it out.  I had to clean the whole tank.  Stupid beginner mistake.  Just thought I'd share the lesson learned.
Title: Shells from the dollar store!
Post by: Pisidan on February 23, 2004, 09:01:52 PM
Ok thanxs ..lol..starfish goo yuck LOL..lesson learned I guess!!
Title: Shells from the dollar store!
Post by: dpatte on February 23, 2004, 11:58:36 PM
perhaps im a purist, but i'd never put ocean shells in a freshwater tank.
Title: Shells from the dollar store!
Post by: artw on February 24, 2004, 10:40:52 AM
I'll bet that Pisidian is only one of two people in Ottawa who have authentic Lake Malawi lanistes snail shells in their tanks:D
Title: Shells from the dollar store!
Post by: Pisidan on February 24, 2004, 10:59:06 AM
Ohh yeah ;-) Now Im all into wanting to make a Tang tank I just need a 40 gallon long and money now LOL!!
Title: Shells from the dollar store!
Post by: artw on February 24, 2004, 10:59:46 AM
Jody has shells from Tanganikya I believe.

I have a 40 gallon long you can have if I am able to sell the fish separately.
Title: Shells from the dollar store!
Post by: Pisidan on February 24, 2004, 11:08:51 AM
I would love to have it...I will be doing my taxes and should get a return so maybe than I can buy it from you than..if you can sell your fishies separate!! Also would like some of those tang shells LOL!!