Shells Taken From The Ocean 2 Days Ago

[ColbytheClown]

Hi Guys: I have some beautiful shells that I brought home from down south that I would like to put into my aquarium. I have read a number of different opinions on what, if anything, I should do to the shells before putting them in my tank. Can other's please share your advice? Thanks

 

[Canadianeh]

IMO rinsing them with regular tap water should be enough. They are just empty shells with no dead tissue I assumed.

 

[nathan]

Hi Guys: I have some beautiful shells that I brought home from down south that I would like to put into my aquarium. I have read a number of different opinions on what, if anything, I should do to the shells before putting them in my tank. Can other's please share your advice? Thanks

I would boil them to kill any bacteria that maybe attached to the shell and rinse with saltwater really well. Just my opinion though

 

[ColbytheClown]

Thanks. I am going to boil them. I read this on other sites-but prefer to check our site before I proceed.

 

[SamB]

I've brought shells back from the caribbean and put them in my tanks with no issues
Definitely boil them
AND Definitely check them inside ! One time I found a hermit crab in one of the shells !!

 

[ColbytheClown]

LOL. Thanks!