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paperdragon
01-01-2009, 3:57 PM
Ok, I got some generic tums (equate brand) for my snails as a calcium supplement, tossed one in the tank, and the dojos had a field day with it. I think about half dissolved into the water, but the dojos gobbled the rest down before the snails could get near it... so, is it safe for them to eat? I would assume it is if it's safe for snails, but I just want to be sure.

Lupin
01-02-2009, 1:45 AM
Yes, it is. But my dojo ignores the snail jello which has tums added and then the tums itself.lol

paperdragon
01-02-2009, 8:12 AM
Ok, thanks. :)

All my fish except the male betta are little pigs that eat anything that hits the water. lol

toddnbecka
01-03-2009, 5:21 PM
Hmm, would the antacid in tums help buffer your water chemistry?

paperdragon
01-03-2009, 5:40 PM
Hmm, would the antacid in tums help buffer your water chemistry?


Well, I know it hasn't changed my pH any. It does increase dissolved solids though

Lupin
01-04-2009, 7:08 AM
Hmm, would the antacid in tums help buffer your water chemistry?
Tums is pure calcium carbonate and can alter your water chemistry. It's just any calcium dosing that does.lol