Dead Coral & Seashells

[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.

 

[Fishiebusiness]

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]

I am considering:

1 Dwarf Red Lobster
2 Algae Eaters of some sort
6-7 Green Tiger Barbs

 

[Faramir]

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]

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?