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bizzy928
03-17-2003, 6:35 PM
Hello, whenever I goto the beach I always check the area for washed up shells and coral. I have a small bucket full right now soaking. I was wondering if they were okay to put into my 10gal FW tank. Its still in the cyclying period.
Fishiebusiness
03-17-2003, 6:46 PM
What kind of fish do you plan on keeping in the 10 gallon? Coral and shells are calcium carbonate and will slowly dissolve in a tank, increasing pH. That can be desirable or undesirable depending on the fish you want.
bizzy928
03-17-2003, 7:42 PM
I am considering:
1 Dwarf Red Lobster
2 Algae Eaters of some sort
6-7 Green Tiger Barbs
Faramir
03-18-2003, 2:32 AM
No. Tiger barbs don't particularly go for hard alkaline water.
Mind you, they don't go for ten gallon tanks either. IMO they get too big for a tank that small.
Stock R
03-18-2003, 4:06 AM
Originally posted by bizzy928
Hello, whenever I goto the beach I always check the area for washed up shells and coral. I have a small bucket full right now soaking. I was wondering if they were okay to put into my 10gal FW tank. Its still in the cyclying period.
what country are you in to find coral?